Basketball Recap: Crestview Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Tyler Savage and Jonathan Best

If Crestview was riding high fresh off their 67-46 takedown of Southeast last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Crestview Rebels came up short against the South Range Raiders on Friday, falling 83-57. The Rebels haven't had much luck with the Raiders recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.

Crestview's loss came despite strong showings from Jonathan Best and Tyler Savage. Best posted 15 points, while Savage went 5-for-9 en route to 11 points and three steals. That's the most steals Savage has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jameson English, who earned eight points.

Crestview's defeat dropped their record down to 9-14. As for South Range, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 17 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-4 record this season.

Crestview does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for South Range, they will welcome Crestwood at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in South Range's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.