By Jeff Halpern | Photos by Tommy Land 

HOT SPRINGS — To Baptist Prep head coach Krista Spoon, the Lady Eagles’ Class 3A state championship was six years in the making.

The Lady Eagles lost to Shiloh Christian six years ago when the seniors were in seventh grade. A year ago, Baptist Prep lost to Hackett 3-0 in the semifinals and vowed they would win a state championship this season.

The dream came true for the No. 15-ranked Lady Eagles (26-4), who defeated No. 9 Hackett (28-2) 25-16, 25-22, 25-22 Saturday afternoon at Bank OZK Arena.
