By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News
Highlands boys junior varsity faced off against Hiwassee Dam in the LSMC Championship on Feb. 16 in Nantahala but lost 54-40.
JV teams did not play a first round of the tournament.

Highlands Paulo McRae sinks a 3-pointer against Hiwassee Dam during the LSMC Tournament Championship in Nantahala on Feb. 16.

Highlands Aiden Crook sinks a long jumpshot.

Highlands Aniah McKim makes a quick save against Hiwassee.

Highlands Andrew Reyes snags a rebound and sends a long pass down the court.

Highlands Coach Cole Lamb talks to the team during the final minutes of the LSMC Championship game against Hiwassee Dam.

Highlands Bryan Juarquin attacks Hiwassee’s offense.

Highlands Isaiah Vilardo drains a free-throw at the LSMC Championship in Nantahala. Also pictured at the top of the article diving to make a save.

Highlands Paulo McRae makes his move to the hoop against Hiwassee Dam.

Highlands Andrew Reyes watches the ball hit the rim and launches for a rebound.

Highlands Aiden Crook keeps the ball moving around the perimeter.

Highlands Bryan Jarquin calls a play while bringing the ball down the court.

Highlands Aniah McKim spots Pao McRae’s pick and drives in that direction.