Rouse had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was the Raiders who were credited with the win on Friday. The Rouse Raiders got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the Smithson Valley Rangers's two. Rouse were shut out 1-0 the last time they took on Smithson Valley, so Rouse were just returning the favor.

Raiders
| 03/20/26 vs Smithson Valley | 0-0 |
| 03/13/26 vs Elgin | 4-1 |
| 03/10/26 vs Lockhart | 3-1 |
| 03/06/26 @ Lehman | 1-0 |
The victory was the fourth in a row for Rouse, bringing their record up to 18-3-3. As for Smithson Valley, they moved to 14-9-3 with that defeat, which also ended their three-match winning streak.
Looking ahead, Rouse will take on Southwest Legacy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Smithson Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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