Despite a strong start, the Colfax-Mingo boys basketball team’s season came to an end in the first round of Class 2A district play Monday night.

The Tigerhawks got off to a 9-0 lead to start the game, but eventually fell 57-51to host Van Meter. The teams battled to an 11-11 tie at the end of the first quarter before the Bulldogs took a 23-21 lead at halftime. After another tie, 13-13, in the third quarter, Van Meter pulled away with a 21-17 fourth quarter to seal the victory.

Colfax-Mingo finishes the season with a 7-16 record overall and won four out of its last six games.