Decatur boys seal conference championship

February 11, 2015 at 9:35 a.m.

by Staff Reports

As Highlander player Reggie Sanchez goes for a jumper, Bulldog Mario Urquidi jumps and blocks his shot during the Decatur-Eureka Springs matchup Feb. 10 at Eureka Springs High school. Decatur took the victory, 62 to 38, and won the regular season championship with its 12 and 1 record. Decatur’s final game of the season is Feb. 12 at home in Peterson Gym against the Leftwich Rattlers. Game time is 6 p.m. for the girls and 7 p.m. for the boys.
As Highlander player Reggie Sanchez goes for a jumper, Bulldog Mario Urquidi jumps and blocks his shot during the Decatur-Eureka Springs matchup Feb. 10 at Eureka Springs High school. Decatur took the victory, 62 to 38, and won the regular season championship with its 12 and 1 record. Decatur’s final game of the season is Feb. 12 at home in Peterson Gym against the Leftwich Rattlers. Game time is 6 p.m. for the girls and 7 p.m. for the boys.

EUREKA SPRINGS — Mario Urquidi scored 25 points and Victor Urquidi added 13 as the Bulldogs defeated Eureka Springs, 62-38, to claim the Class 2A-4 Conference championship on Tuesday night in Eureka Springs.

Mario Urquidi scored all 25 of his points in the first three quarters, including 11 in the third quarter. Decatur (19-7, 12-1) led 30-18 at halftime and 50-27 going to the final eight minutes.

Other Games

In other games last night, Gentry boys' and girls' teams came home with victories over Lincoln

The Gentry boys defeated Lincoln, 58 to 51. Cole Cripps led in scoring with 17. Wally Dane had 12.

The girls beat Lincoln, 42 to 33. With the score 22-20 at the half, the Lady Pioneers played a strong final half to pull away and gain another victory. Haley Borgeteien-James led the Gentry girls in scoring, with 13. Rachel Lawrence and Mallory Morris each had nine. Bailey Bills had eight.

Gravette results will be included as soon as they become available to the Eagle Observer.