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Eureka Springs coach Brian Rambo was still frustrated Monday about how the Highlanders’ season ended last Friday — and it had nothing to do with his team’s performance on the court. The Highlanders lost to Arkansas Arts Academy 64-57 on the Diamonds’ home floor in Rogers in the first round of the 2A-1 district tournament, despite 31 points from junior guard Matthew Lester...

Ryan Sanchez knew when he became Eureka Springs’ girls head basketball coach in June 2018 that this would likely be a rebuilding season for the Lady Highlanders. After guiding Eureka Springs to 41 wins and a state tournament in his first two seasons, Sanchez expected a bit of regression with just one player on this season’s roster who had seen significant playing time. ...