The Downers Grove South boys basketball team welcomed Proviso East Friday for a matchup on the hardwood.

Batavia saw a 22-point lead in the third quarter trimmed to six, but the Bulldogs held on to beat Proviso East to claim the Class 4A Batavia Regional championship.

Downers Grove North faced Proviso East in a 4A Downers Grove North Regional final on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.

Akron recruit Tavari Johnson scored 26 points and Will Carroll added 10, and Lyons shot a blazing 64% from the field with six three-pointers to beat regional host Proviso East 88-71 in Friday's regional final in Maywood.