The Keota boy’s basketball team qualified for the state basketball tournament last night for the first time since 1989, and only the second time in school history.

The Eagles beat Van Buren 53-42 at Oskaloosa high school, and were led by 17 points from Nate Owen.

Tune into AM and FM KCII and KCIIradio.com for the local sports page tomorrow during your morning midday and evening magazines to hear a full write up of the game, and comments from Keota head coach Dan Stout.