Vienna Lady Eagles Claim Share of Black Diamond West Title

Dominant win over Johnston City secures conference championship for Vienna squad

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Vienna Lady Eagles secured a share of the Black Diamond Conference West championship with a commanding 71-23 victory over Johnston City on Monday night. Led by a 34-point performance from senior Iris Mount, Vienna jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, outscoring Johnston City 45-11 in the first half. The win caps a successful season for the Lady Eagles, who lost seven seniors from last year's team but were able to win 9 conference games and claim a portion of the title.

Why it matters

Vienna's victory highlights the team's resilience and ability to overcome roster turnover, cementing their status as a force to be reckoned with in the postseason. The win also marks a significant accomplishment for head coach Rick Metcalf, who guided his squad to the conference championship despite the loss of key players from last year.

The details

Vienna opened the game on an 8-0 run and led 20-8 after the first quarter. The Lady Eagles then exploded for a 25-3 run in the second quarter to take a commanding 45-11 halftime lead. Mount scored 22 of her game-high 34 points in the first half, while Jenna Waters added 16 points. Vienna continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring Johnston City 19-11 in the third quarter to trigger a running clock in the fourth.

  • Vienna closed out its regular season on Monday, February 12, 2026.
  • The Lady Eagles needed a win to claim a share of the Black Diamond Conference West championship.

The players

Iris Mount

A senior on the Vienna Lady Eagles, she scored a game-high 34 points in the win over Johnston City.

Jenna Waters

A Vienna senior who scored 16 points to help the Lady Eagles secure the conference title.

Rick Metcalf

The head coach of the Vienna Lady Eagles, who guided his team to a share of the Black Diamond Conference West championship despite losing seven seniors from last year's squad.

Adrianna Wilkening

A player for Johnston City who provided early scoring for the Lady Indians.

Ryan Shick

The head coach of the Johnston City Lady Indians, who acknowledged his team's fatigue after playing five games in seven days.

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What they’re saying

“This is one I wanna enjoy. We lost 7 seniors last year and really didn't know what we were gonna have coming into the season. For us to go out and win 9 conference games. And to win the conference just puts the biggest smile on my face tonight.”

— Rick Metcalf, Head Coach, Vienna Lady Eagles (wjpf.com)

“My teammates really gave me some great looks. My performance tonight is all thanks to them and God.”

— Iris Mount (wjpf.com)

“We've played five games in seven days. Our girls were just gassed, and it really showed tonight. We can't sleepwalk through games or this is gonna happen, but hopefully over the next week, we can rest and get healthy before regionals.”

— Ryan Shick, Head Coach, Johnston City Lady Indians (wjpf.com)

What’s next

Vienna earned the No. 2 seed in one of the subsectionals that feeds into the Chester Sectional. They are a regional host and will have a first-round bye before facing either Anna-Jonesboro or Johnston City once again.

The takeaway

Vienna's conference championship victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to overcome roster turnover, positioning them as a formidable contender in the upcoming postseason. The win also highlights the coaching prowess of Rick Metcalf, who has guided the Lady Eagles to success despite the loss of key players from last year's squad.