SPRING BRANCH — The Rangers’ early onslaught on Friday night wasn’t quite enough to break New Braunfels’ will, but it allowed Smithson Valley to punch its ticket to the postseason for the 10th year in a row.

SPRING BRANCH — The stage has been set for yet another dramatic finish to the District 26-6A schedule.

SAN MARCOS — Smithson Valley ensured that the San Marcos Rattlers had a disappointing homecoming night on Friday.

Smithson Valley came into Tuesday night’s regular season finale needing a win to prolong its hopes of qualifying for the 2019 postseason.

SCHERTZ — The Smithson Valley Rangers’ offense was thwarted all night by the visiting Steele Knights Friday during a 35-10 loss in District 26-6A play.

CIBOLO — In a season full of dramatic rallies, the Lady Rangers nearly completed the greatest one of all.

CONVERSE — A fast start gave way to a disappointing finish Friday night in Converse as the Rangers fell 30-13 to the Judson Rockets.

CONVERSE — When Judson and Smithson Valley meet on the gridiron, there’s usually something sizable at stake.

SPRING BRANCH — Led by a stout defensive and hard-nosed run game, the Smithson Valley Rangers handled their invaders, the East Central Hornets, with ease on Friday night.

SPRING BRANCH — No lead is safe when the Cougarettes are on the other side of the net.

Smithson Valley head coach Larry Hill still keeps up with his alma mater and wishes them well each time they take the field.

SPRING BRANCH — In the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, New Braunfels’ string of consecutive wins against Smithson Valley reached 16 Friday night in Spring Branch.

CIBOLO — The Cougarettes won their third District 26-6A match in a row Tuesday night in Cibolo after sweeping past Steele 3-0.

The Canyon Cougars had a tough outing against Smithson Valley on Friday night.

The Canyon-Smithson Valley gridiron matchup has become known as the Comal Bowl, but the 2019 edition could very well be dubbed “The Rebound Rivalry.”