Mountain Home High School’s Bombers basketball team is set to tip off the 2026-27 season with high expectations and a roster of 24 players ready to compete. Now entering his 11th year as head coach, Josh Fulcher is building on a successful 2025-26 campaign that saw the Bombers advance to the state tournament and secure a third-place finish in the 5A-West Conference.
While the team graduated key contributors Drew Haney, Jackson Corp, and Rhett Gilbert, Fulcher remains optimistic. “We have more than enough returning pieces to have a good season,” Fulcher said, crediting the team’s hard work over the summer and offseason.
The Bombers’ non-conference schedule includes matchups against Nettleton, Blytheville, Paragould, and several other schools across Arkansas. In conference play, the 5A-West lineup remains mostly unchanged, with one major adjustment: Shiloh Christian joins the mix, replacing Harrison, which moved down to Class 4A.
Fans attending games at Mountain Home’s gym, affectionately known as The Hangar, will notice a small change this year. Following a directive from the Arkansas Activities Association, the Bombers and Lady Bombers will now sit on the bench closest to the student section. Fulcher hopes the shift maintains the energetic atmosphere the venue is known for.
Fulcher also emphasized the stability within the basketball program’s coaching staff, noting that the department has retained its coaches from seventh through 12th grade. “That consistency is important for what we’re trying to build,” he said.
The Bombers open their season on Monday with a home game against the Paragould Rams. The evening will include both junior varsity and varsity boys’ games, starting at 5 p.m. Fans can attend in person at The Hangar, listen live on Classic Hits 101.7, or view the livestream on the Bomber Sports Network via YouTube, MHBomberSports.com, or the Mountain Home Athletics App.