Girls Basketball

Mitchell senior Paige Johnson backs down a Polk defender on Friday, Feb. 12 during a home game in Ledger. Johnson scored 11 points and helped the Mountaineers win the game 62-41 to move to 12-0 on the season. (MNJ photo/Cory Spiers)

Mitchell girls roll on to 12-0 record

Cory Spiers

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

LEDGER — The Mitchell High varsity girls’ basketball team kept its perfect season intact with a pair of double-digit wins this past week. The Mountaineers moved to 12-0 on the season, including 9-0 in Western Highlands Conference play, by winning 73-39 at Madison on Tuesday, Feb.

Jill Pittman looks for an opening in which to inbound the ball during a game in 2019. (MNJ file photo/Tessa Taylor)

Mitchell girls continue hot start, win pair to move to 3-0

Cory Spiers

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

LEDGER — The Mitchell High School varsity girls’ basketball team continued its strong start by registering a pair of wins this past week over R-S Central and Owen. The Mountaineers (3-0) beat visiting R-S Central 52-45 on Wednesday, Jan.

Paige Johnson puts up a shot against Murphy during the 2019-20 season. (MNJ file photo)

Mitchell High 2021 hoops preview

Cory Spiers

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

If you’re anything like me, you truly missed heading down to the gym in Ledger on a chilly night and hearing the sound of squeaking sneakers, the basketball hitting the hardwood and coaches barking strategy across the court. Finally, it’s that time again— high school basketball is back.