Crestview proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 24) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Freeport Bulldogs out 45-43. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 67-65 back in December of 2024.
Natalie Toney
| 01/28/25 @ Freeport | 20 |
| 01/27/25 vs Laurel Hill | 27 |
| 01/20/25 vs Pensacola Catholic | 21 |
| 01/17/25 vs Navarre | 15 |
| 01/16/25 @ South Walton | 21 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Crestview to victory, but perhaps none more so than Natalie Toney, who went 11 of 27 on her way to 20 points and six boards. The match was Toney's seventh in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Madyson Hankerson, who posted eight points and six steals.
Crestview smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.
Despite the loss, Freeport still got an impressive performance from Emma Ludwig, who went 6 for 15 en route to 21 points and five steals. The dominant performance gave Ludwig a new career-high in points. Jasmine Miles was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Crestview has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 13-8 record this season. As for Freeport, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.
Crestview will take on Pace at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Crestview is facing Pace at the right time seeing as Pace is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Freeport, they will face off against Ponce De Leon at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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