The Tyler Lions came into the playoffs riding high, but their season ended a week later.
Midlothian beat Tyler 42-35 in the bi-district round on Friday night at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium, ending a season that had included a district title.
A Big Week Before a Hard Loss
Just a week earlier, Tyler had clinched a share of the District 7-5A Division I championship, which it split with the West Mesquite Wranglers. That gave the Lions some real momentum heading into the postseason, and the program hoped this would be the year it got back to winning playoff games.
Midlothian had other plans. In a game that was close the whole way, the Panthers did just enough to escape with a seven-point win.
Tyler’s Playoff Drought Continues
The loss stings for Tyler. The Lions haven’t won a playoff game since 2018, and that streak now runs another year. They finish the season 8-3, which is still a strong record and comes with a district title.
What’s Next for Midlothian
With the win, Midlothian improves to 7-4 and moves on to the area round. The Panthers will face the winner of the Highland Park vs. McKinney North game. The date, time and location for that matchup have not been announced yet.