Mountain City Lions Win State Championship

0:00It's March 23rd. Anchorage news today starts now. AI powered and ready. I'm Corey with the story. Mountain City Christians girls basketball team captured the 4A State Championship with a 55 to 45 victory over Bartlett at the Roundham. Alaska Airlines Center. Coach Lonnie Ridgeway shared the court with his daughter Brooklyn who starred with 22 points and earned player of the game honors. It marked a special father-daughter milestone in their final game together this season. The Lions built their success through early morning workouts starting at 6 a.m. intense conditioning and team bonding in the gym. This hard work paid off, securing the program's third title since moving to 4A in 2022 and ending a two-year run by other top teams. Players drew motivation from last year's semifinal loss, fueling a determined mindset. Brooklyn channeled that fire to lead from tip off to buzzer while the team maintained control even when Bartlett threatened comebacks. Senior guard Keeley Cronberger added 20 points

1:02in her last high school game, bookending her career with championships from freshman year to now. She thrived under pressure, including a 45 points semifinal outburst and heads to Oral Roberts University next. The Lions preparation and unity proved key against a tough opponent. They beat three times this season, setting a strong foundation for the programs. Future triumphs.