CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Rossview Hawks hosted the Northwest Vikings on Friday night in the Region 7-4A tournament quarterfinal, and a win or go home matchup. The two teams played a defensive game until Rossview pulled away late to advance to the semifinals, ending the Vikings’ season.

The intensity from both squads was all the way up from the beginning, with both squads knowing their seasons were over with a loss. It showed most on the defensive end, as the score was only 16-15 at the half, with the Hawks holding a slim one-point lead.

The Rossview Lady Hawks defeated the Northwest Lady Vikings on Febraury 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Rossview Lady Hawks defeated the Northwest Lady Vikings on Febraury 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#15 Ivy Down of the Northwest Lady Vikings powers through the defense of the Rossview Lady Hawks for two on February 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Rossview Lady Hawks defeated the Northwest Lady Vikings on Febraury 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#4 Jalaysia Hunt of the Northwest Lady Vikings for three against the Rossview Lady Hawks on February 28 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Rossview Lady Hawks defeated the Northwest Lady Vikings on Febraury 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#1 Baylee Williams of the Rossview Lady Hawks takes aim for three against the Northwest Lady Vikings on February 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#15 Ivy Down of the Northwest Lady Vikings for three against the Rossview Lady Hawks on February 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#15 Ivy Down of the Northwest Lady Vikings takes a jump shot against the Rossview Lady Hawks on February 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#5 Riyah Reed of the Northwest Lady Vikings for two against the Rossview Lady Hawks on Febraury 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#12 Ellie Hankemeier of the Rossview Lady Hawks for two against the Northwest Lady Vikings on February 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#23 Jia Jordan of the Rossview Lady Hawks takes her free throw against the Northwest Vikings on February 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Rossview Lady Hawks defeated the Northwest Lady Vikings on Febraury 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#11 Imani Evans of the Rossview Lady Hawks for two against the Northwest Vikings on February 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#23 Jia Jordan of the Rossview Lady Hawks with the layup against the Northwest Vikings on February 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Rossview Lady Hawks defeated the Northwest Lady Vikings on Febraury 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#11 Lanayja Lyons of the Northwest Vikings for three against the Rossview Lady Hawks on Februaury 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
The Rossview Lady Hawks defeated the Northwest Lady Vikings on Febraury 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)
#23 Jia Jordan of the Rossview Lady Hawks drives the ball downcourt against the Northwest Vikings on February 28, 2025 (Jeff Danault)

“We came out slow offensively,” said Rossview head coach Clay Head. “We told them at halftime we need to be more aggressive and get up and down the floor, and that’s what we ended up doing. Give credit to Northwest, they always play hard, and we knew it was going to be a tough test.”

The start of the second half was more of the same, until the Hawks offense came alive, powered by 18 points from Ellie Hankemeier, who led all scorers. Rossview outscored Northwest 35-12 in the second half.

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“I was really proud, they played our kind of game for a half,” said Northwest head coach Ben Wallace. “We executed things as best as we could; we just didn’t shoot it well. Our quality of shots weren’t bad, they just didn’t fall. I was hoping that we could get further, but it is what is. This team is resilient, they have had moments where we could’ve quit, but we never did.”

Rossview advances to the Region 7-4A semifinals, and will match up with Henry County on Monday night. For Head and his squad, it’s all about continuing to stay alive, one game at a time.

“Tonight we knew we didn’t have another one if we lost, so we had to execute well enough to earn another practice and another game,” said Head. “Every game is a new game, and just go out and have fun. That’s what it all about, enjoying being out there with your teammates, and that’s the message we had for the girls.”

Elsewhere in Clarksville

Clarksville Girls Basketball defeated Kenwood, 64-48, ending the Knights’ season.

Kirkwood fell to Dickson County, ending the Cobras’ season.