The Fairfield Lions set a goal in the preseason to overcome their district semifinal defeat of last season, and four months later, that is exactly what they did.

The Fairfield Lions set a goal in the preseason to overcome their district semifinal defeat of last season, and four months later, that is exactly what they did.

The crowd noise was loud and fierce at the start of the Division III Regional Semifinal game between the McClain Lady Tigers and Fairland Lady Dragons, but the offense of the Lady Tigers was held silent for most of the game as they were eliminated from the postseason by a 64-42 score Wednesday at Logan High School.

The crowd noise was loud and fierce at the start of the Division III Regional Semifinal game between the McClain Lady Tigers and Fairland Lady Dragons, but the offense of the Lady Tigers was held silent for most of the game as they were eliminated from the postseason by a 64-42 score Wednesday at Logan High School.

The crowd noise was loud and fierce at the start of the Division III Regional Semifinal game between the McClain Lady Tigers and Fairland Lady Dragons, but the offense of the Lady Tigers was held silent for most of the game as they were eliminated from the postseason by a 64-42 score Wednesday at Logan High School.

Nineteen Highland County basketball players were voted onto the Associated Press SE All-District team this week, with McClain junior Shania Massie and Fairfield senior Heather Cox named to the Division III and IV girls first teams, respectively, as selected by media members from across the Southeast District.

Nineteen Highland County basketball players were voted onto the Associated Press SE All-District team this week, with McClain junior Shania Massie and Fairfield senior Heather Cox named to the Division III and IV girls first teams, respectively, as selected by media members from across the Southeast District.

Nineteen Highland County basketball players were voted onto the Associated Press SE All-District team this week, with McClain junior Shania Massie and Fairfield senior Heather Cox named to the Division III and IV girls first teams, respectively, as selected by media members from across the Southeast District.

The McClain Lady Tigers thus far are 3-for-3 in the 2014 postseason with wins over Rock Hill, Crooksville and Wellston en route to their sectional and district crowns.

The McClain Lady Tigers thus far are 3-for-3 in the 2014 postseason with wins over Rock Hill, Crooksville and Wellston en route to their sectional and district crowns.

The McClain Lady Tigers thus far are 3-for-3 in the 2014 postseason with wins over Rock Hill, Crooksville and Wellston en route to their sectional and district crowns.

It may have taken a little longer than usual, but the Fairfield Lions finally had their regular season come to a close on Saturday night, defeating the Ripley Blue Jays, 71-49 at Grandle Gymnasium.

It may have taken a little longer than usual, but the Fairfield Lions finally had their regular season come to a close on Saturday night, defeating the Ripley Blue Jays, 71-49 at Grandle Gymnasium.

This season, the McClain Lady Tigers have proven it is their time, becoming a part of McClain history by winning a Division III District Championship and moving onto the Sweet 16 by defeating the Wellston Lady Golden Rockets, 57-31.

This season, the McClain Lady Tigers have proven it is their time, becoming a part of McClain history by winning a Division III District Championship and moving onto the Sweet 16 by defeating the Wellston Lady Golden Rockets, 57-31.