Lady Antlers clinch playoff spot with win over Smithson Valley

Tivy High School girls basketball team secures 15th straight postseason berth

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Tivy Lady Antlers basketball team has clinched a playoff spot for the 15th consecutive season after defeating Smithson Valley 53-49 on Friday. The win was Tivy's third in four games and completed a season sweep of the Rangers in District 26-5A play.

Why it matters

Making the playoffs for 15 straight years is an impressive accomplishment for the Tivy girls basketball program, showcasing their consistent excellence and ability to compete at a high level year after year in their district.

The details

The Lady Antlers were able to hold off Smithson Valley in a close game, winning 53-49 to secure their playoff berth. This victory marked the third time in four games that Tivy has come out on top, and it completed a season sweep of the Rangers in their district matchups.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Tivy Lady Antlers

The girls basketball team from Tivy High School, who have now made the playoffs for 15 consecutive seasons.

Smithson Valley Rangers

The girls basketball team from Smithson Valley High School, who were defeated by Tivy in both of their district matchups this season.

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The takeaway

The Tivy Lady Antlers' ability to consistently make the playoffs over the past 15 seasons is a testament to the program's strong coaching, player development, and commitment to excellence, setting a high bar for girls basketball in the region.