Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Smithville couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 45-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Jarrell Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 498th, while the Cougars are ranked 198th).
Jarrell found their leader in sophomore Aniya Taylor, who posted 22 points along with six boards and three steals. The matchup was Taylor's 20th in a row with at least 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Lamyre' Fitch, who scored nine points and five rebounds.
Smithville's defeat dropped their record down to 25-10. As for Jarrell, they are on a roll lately: they've won 19 of their last 20 games, which provided a nice bump to their 30-6 record this season.
Smithville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Jarrell, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Cougars duke it out with the Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bridge City will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Jarrell surely won't give up without a fight.
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