Rains Lady Cats’ Colton Smith on a 33–4 Run & a Big Mineola Playoff Win

Kyle Owens welcomes Rains Lady Cats girls basketball head coach Colton Smith to East Texas Sports Now after a statement season in East Texas high school hoops. In his first year leading the Lady Cats, Coach Smith’s squad has surged to a 33–4 record—and he recaps the journey, the growth, and the daily standards that built a winning culture.

The conversation centers on Rains’ big playoff win over Mineola (49–42) and what it took to close out a high-pressure game to advance to the regional finals. Coach Smith shares how the team stays locked in, what “doing the right thing every day” looks like inside their program, and the competitive habits they emphasize to keep stacking wins.

Kyle and Coach Smith also talk postseason preparation—handling the moment, staying composed, and focusing on the details that matter when the competition gets tougher. If you’re following East Texas girls basketball, the playoff bracket, or you love hearing how coaches build belief and consistency, this episode is a must-listen.

East Texas Sports Now, hosted by Kyle Owens, delivers fast-paced coverage of East Texas high school sports. Featuring game recaps, weekly matchups, player spotlights, and coach interviews across football, basketball, baseball, softball, and more. Stay locked in for scores, rankings, highlights, playoffs, and recruiting buzz with expert analysis and local sports talk for fans across the region.