Jackson signs with Evangel for volleyball

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Mountain Home High School’s Athletic Department is continuing its run of seniors signing to compete on the collegiate level. Leah Jackson signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to join the volleyball program at Evangel University.

Jackson says her decision to become a Crusader came after visiting the Springfield campus.

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Jackson says Evangel is lacking in the setter position, so she is hoping to have an impact on the team soon.

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Jackson is coming off a senior season in which she was named to the All-State volleyball team. She helped lead the Lady Bombers to a 5A-East runner-up finish and the quarterfinals of the Class 5A State Tournament. Jackson was also a part of Mountain Home’s girls’ basketball program that advanced to the state semifinals during the last two seasons. She says being a part of the Mountain Home athletic program has prepared her for the next level.

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The Mountain Home senior is the daughter of Craig and Lee Anne Jackson of Mountain Home.

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