Gainesville Jr. High girls win conference tourney

The Gainesville junior high Lady Bulldogs' basketball team captured first place last week in the Summit Conference Tournament. Gainesville received a third seed in the tournament, even though they were 11-1 with their only loss being to Fordland. Gainesville avenged that loss in the championship game by beating Fordland 33-31. This team has a record of 29-3 over the past two years. Shown are (front row, left): Natalie Kiger, Shelby Smith, Aspyn Britt and Quincy Humphries. Back row, Julia Grant, Shai Meek, Sierra Heriford, Annie Noah, Bailey Cunningham, Cassie Carlo, Sidney Swanson and Emily McKenzie

<p>The Gainesville junior high Lady Bulldogs' basketball team captured first place last week in the Summit Conference Tournament. Gainesville received a third seed in the tournament, even though they were 11-1 with their only loss being to Fordland. Gainesville avenged that loss in the championship game by beating Fordland 33-31. This team has a record of 29-3 over the past two years. Shown are (front row, left): Natalie Kiger, Shelby Smith, Aspyn Britt and Quincy Humphries. Back row, Julia Grant, Shai Meek, Sierra Heriford, Annie Noah, Bailey Cunningham, Cassie Carlo, Sidney Swanson and Emily McKenzie</p>