VI regional final at 7 p.m. at Lake High School, and not much has changed. “Defense is our key, it’s Smithville basketball,” said coach Eric Nickles. It’s something this group takes an immense amount ...

SMITHVILLE - At the outset of the season ... team that I’ve coached in my 11 years — they defend at such a high level.” For seniors Madi Singer and Aly Wickens, this one was about as ...