Lady Hornet bball loses to Smithville in a heartbreaker

Lady Tigers come from behind to win 49-46

CALDWELL FRESHMAN POINT guard Ja’Asia Mathis led Caldwell in scoring against Smithville in Friday’s night home game with 18 points. The Lady Hornets lost 49-46. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders
CALDWELL FRESHMAN POINT guard Ja’Asia Mathis led Caldwell in scoring against Smithville in Friday’s night home game with 18 points. The Lady Hornets lost 49-46. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

The Lady Hornet basketball team fell to Smithville 49-46 at home Friday night in a heartbreaker district game.

Caldwell was leading at halftime 28-23 after a strong second quarter, scoring 16 points to take the five-point lead into the locker room.

The Lady Tigers then tied the score at 36-36 by the end of the third quarter before pulling away in the fourth for the three-point win.

Caldwell was led i…