Lady Ironheads achieve Heartland Conference honors

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March 25, 2026

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

Several Eufaula Lady Ironhead basketball players receive top honors in the Heartland Conference. The Lady Ironheads surprised a lot of people this year finishing 16-13 on the season before falling by four points in Area play. Led by Coach Jason Radomski and Coach Efurd, they have groomed this team to be competitive for seasons to come.

Eufaula senior Johna Bumgarner was named Heartland Conference Player of the Year. Lauren Gray, Olivia Hamby, Ayana Siers, Ava Neill, Hannah Needham and Ariel Greenlee each received honors.

Heartland Conference Player of the Year Sr. Johna Bumgarner

1st Team All Conference (As voted on by Conference coaches) Sr. – Lauren Gray So. – Olivia Hamby Fr. – Ayana Siers Fr. – Ava Neill

Honorable Mention Sr. – Ariel Greenlee So. – Hannah Needham

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