Jonesboro team to play for first at state

<p class="p1">The Jonesboro Lady Bulldogs basketball team will be playing for first place at the SIJHSAA state tournament in the Class M division. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Rend Lake College at Ina.</p><p class="p1">Last year, the Bulldogs went to state and placed fourth, but this year marks the first year in the Jonesboro School’s history that the Lady Bulldogs will play in the championship game. The Lady Bulldogs are heading into the state title game with a 23-1 record. Fans are being encouraged to come and support the Lady Bulldogs. Jonesboro School will be providing a fan bus for the junior high students. </p><p class="p1">Team members are, in the first row, from left, Olivia Bowen, 7th grade; Kaya Coleman, 6th grade; Heidi Jones, 7th grade; Tae DeWitt, 7th grade; Libby Smith, 7th grade, Chloe McFarland, 6th grade; and Marlee Smith, 6th grade. In the second row are, from left, starting varsity players Jaley Watkins, 7th grade; Mikayla Bundren, 8th grade; Sydnie Ralls, 8th grade; Hannah DeWitt, 8th grade; and Anna Hess, 7th grade. Jera Reynolds, 7th grade, could not be present for the picture. Beth Miller is the team’s coach. Julia Ellis is assistant coach. Jacqueline Wilkins is the manager. Photo provided.</p>

Jonesboro team to play for first at state