Smithville controls 2nd half to defeat Caldwell

Tigers win 21-2 to clinch playoff berth

CALDWELL’S LARRY DAVIS reaches for this pass last Friday against Smithville in Caldwell. The Hornets lost 21-2 to conclude their season. Smithville advanced to the playoffs. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders
CALDWELL’S LARRY DAVIS reaches for this pass last Friday against Smithville in Caldwell. The Hornets lost 21-2 to conclude their season. Smithville advanced to the playoffs. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Caldwell wanted to use its running game to control the clock and play the game of their lives on defense.

Through most of the game, the plan worked.

But Smithville cashed in on some scoring opportunities in the second half, rallying from a 2-0 halftime deficit to defeat Caldwell 21-2 last Friday in Caldwell.

The Tigers finished 6-4 overall and 3-2 in district play to secure the final, fourth playoff …