The 2007 Mountain Home High School boys tennis team, a group that made history with their record-breaking season, will be formally inducted into the Mountain Home Athletic Hall of Honor this Saturday at 1.Thanks to the hard work, dedication, and talent of both players and coaches, the Bombers dominated the 2007 season. Normally, Jonesboro controls the competition, but that year, Mountain Home rose to the top, capturing the Conference title for the first time in school history. Players, coaches, and parents traveled extensively to tournaments, with preparation and training serving as key components of their success.
KTLO News spoke with head coach Jonathan Bullington who shares what he remembers about the state tournament that year.
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Bullington says the community support played a big role in the success of the team.
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At the conference tournament, seven players qualified for state. While the varsity doubles teams were the highest seeds, they fell short of advancing. At the state tournament, teammates Gray and Sam faced each other in an epic semifinal match. Gray went on to win the state championship, while Sam finished fourth, securing the points necessary for the Bombers to claim the team title, a historic achievement for Mountain Home tennis.
The team’s success was built on countless hours of practice, determination, and pride, guided by the leadership of Coach Bullington, Coach Colton, Coach Garretson, and Coach Beavers. Their dedication, along with the support of the community, made the 2007 team’s remarkable accomplishments possible.
The Hall of Honor induction celebrates not only their victories but the enduring legacy they left for future Mountain Home athletes.
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