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Tigers fall short in pivotal game, Lady Tigers make playoffs

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Colton Lastivica lets his offense set up before making a post-entry pass. Photo by Quinn Donoghue

​Massive playoff implications were on the line as the Smithville Tigers hosted the Taylor Ducks last Tuesday, Feb. 7, in a fight for the final playoff spot. ​Right from the get-go, there was a sense of urgency on both ends of the court. Each team traded punches, resulting in a 10-10 tie after the first quarter. The intensity only increased in the second quarter. Neither squad was able to pull away from the other, and Taylor had just a 1-point lead at the break.​The Ducks looked like the sharper team to open up the second half. They outscored the Tigers 18-9 ...

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