Lady Tigers’ rally stopped in last-second loss

The Smithville Lady Tigers came up just short Dec. 30, falling 42-40 to Fayetteville after two potential game-winning shots were blocked in the closing seconds.

Smithville trailed by two with one final possession but could not get a clean look as time expired. The loss dropped the Lady Tigers to 10-10 overall.

The girls varsity basketball team struggled early, falling behind 12-6 after the first quarter. Smithville adapted before halftime and outscored Fayetteville 12-8, heading into the break 20-18.