The Eureka Springs senior high basketball team defeated Lavaca 64-55 in the 2A West Region Championship last night. The 34-3 Highlanders swept the conference regular season going undefeated 18-0 and then added the 1-2A District Tournament Championship last week. And now the Highlanders are going to the 2A State tournament as the 2A West Region Champions. Eureka Springs trailed Lavaca by as many as 8 points in the first half and the Highlanders took their first lead 35-34 in the third quarter and started the fourth leading 43-40. The Highlanders finished off Lavaca by a final score of 64-55. Dyaln Johnson led the way with 26 points and Shane Holloway added 14 in the win. Eureka Springs will travel to Junction City at approximately 2pm today and the Highlanders will play Rector Thursday March 3 rd beginning at 8:30pm. The state tournament first round against Rector will be broadcasted on 100.9FM KESA, Congratulations to the Highlanders winning the 2A West Region Championship over Lavaca by a score of 64-55 and Good luck in the Berryville Boys 2A State Tournament this week!