It came down to the final seconds, but the Highlands girls junior varsity basketball team lost to Hiwassee Dam in the second round of the Little Smoky Mountain Conference tournament held at Blue Ridge Early College on Thursday. The final score was 31-29.
Playoff schedules are expected to come out Feb. 24. Stay tuned to Plateau Daily News for updates.

Madi Drummonds takes the ball from the outside perimeter against Hiwassee Dam in the second round of the LSMC tournament on Wednesday. Highlands lost by 2 points.

Highlands Erin Sanborn waits to jump in and box out against Hiwassee Dam on Thursday.

Highlands Ava Schmitt brings the ball up court against Hiwassee Dam on Thursday.

Highlands Alyson Dayton cuts off any option to pass inside the paint against Hiwassee Dam.

Highlands Head Coach Jake Page discusses a questionable call with a referee against Hiwassee Dam on Thursday.

Highlands Brandy Zagal under a full press on Thursday against Hiwassee Dam.
Photos by Brian O’Shea
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