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Rossview High girls' basketball defensively hounds Kirkwood to earn district title birth
The Hawks defeated the Cobras 35-20 in the district 13-4A tournament semifinals
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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The number two-seeded Rossview High Hawks traveled to Kirkwood High School for the district 13-4A tournament semifinals against the Cobras. The Hawks were defensively dominant, allowing only 20 total points en route to a 35-20 win, led by Ellie Hankemeier's 21 points.
Why it matters
This victory sends Rossview High back to the district title game, where they have fallen to the Wildcats in the last four seasons. The Hawks are looking to finally change that outcome and win their first district championship in several years.
The details
The first half was a low-scoring affair, with only 29 total points scored. Rossview freshman guard Miliani Peek hit three 3-pointers in the first half to keep the Hawks in the game. The third quarter was the difference-maker, as Rossview outscored Kirkwood 12-3 to take a commanding lead. Hankemeier led the Hawks with 21 points, including 9 from the free-throw line.
- The district 13-4A tournament semifinals took place on February 20, 2026.
The players
Ellie Hankemeier
The leading scorer for Rossview High, pouring in 21 points in the victory.
Miliani Peek
Rossview freshman guard who hit three 3-pointers in the first half to keep the Hawks in the game.
Drew Smith
Head coach of the Rossview High girls' basketball team.
Tenisha Lockridge
Head coach of the Kirkwood High girls' basketball team.
Chloe Mitchell
Rossview backup post player who did not see any minutes in the game but helped prepare the team in practice.
What they’re saying
“It was probably the best execution of a game plan I've seen from our girls on any given night. We knew how dangerous Kirkwood was. There are so many things that aren't going to show up in the stats, little moments that our girls really just bought in and wanted it.”
— Drew Smith, Hawks head coach (ClarksvilleNow.com)
“Give credit to Rossview, they came out and wanted it more. Our girls are still kind of young, so this is a learning point for us. Offensively, we really just couldn't get going. It sounds simple, but the teams with the most points win, and we just couldn't score points. Now, we have to regroup and come out to respond on Monday.”
— Tenisha Lockridge, Cobras head coach (ClarksvilleNow.com)
What’s next
The Rossview High girls' basketball team will face the Wildcats in the district 13-4A championship game on Monday, February 24, 2026.
The takeaway
After a slow start to the season, the Rossview High girls' basketball team has found its stride and is back in the district title game, where they will look to finally defeat the Wildcats and win their first district championship in several years.
