Mountain Home Junior High’s basketball teams clinched spots in the finals of the Southside Invitational after winning their semifinal games Thursday evening in Batesville.
The Lady Bombers defeated host team Batesville Southside with a dominant 44-14 victory. Leading the charge were Karley Farris, who scored 16 points, and teammate Samira Gassama, who added 11. The Lady Bombers will now face Greene County Tech in the championship game scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m.
The junior boys team also earned a win, defeating their Southside opponents by a narrow 47-42 margin. Rhys Scott, recognized as the game’s Most Valuable Player, played a key role in the victory. The Bombers will compete in the boys’ championship game on Saturday at 6:45 p.m., with their opponent yet to be announced.
The Southside Invitational tournament has brought together some of the region’s toughest competitors, and Mountain Home’s teams are in strong position heading into the finals.