For 29 minutes, Eastview controlled the game and led the visiting Eagles, but it was the Lightning's inability to finish the game in the last three minutes that cost them the victory versus their cross-town rivals.

Up six points with three minutes to play, starting center Sean Thissen fouled out. With the paint now open without the presence of Thissen, Apple Valley went to work down low and converted inside. A late 10-0 spurt helped them gain control and put the Eagles up 4 with 10 seconds to play.

Eastview managed to get the ball up the court and find an open Max Bolger in the corner, he drilled the three pointer as time expired, but ultimately, the Lightning fell one point short.

Brady Miller and Bolger led all scorers with 18 each. The Lightning next battle rival Rosemount on Jan. 5.