Basketball Recap: Cal Pass Jr. Key Part of a Team Effort in Chargers Win

Crest won the last time they faced Forestview and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Crest Chargers skirted past the Forestview Jaguars 73-70. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Chargers have posted since December 26, 2024.

Crest got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Cal Pass Jr. out in front who went 5 for 7 en route to 14 points in addition to eight boards and seven assists. Pass Jr. is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games he's played. Lyrik Pettis was another key player, going 5 of 10 on his way to 15 points and seven boards.

When it comes to explaining why Forestview lost, don't look at Quinton Rybczyk. Despite the final result, he went 5 for 8 en route to 19 points along with eight assists and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Helton, who posted 13 points.

Crest's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.3 points per game. As for Forestview, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.

Crest will take on Huss at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Huss is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 67.2 points per game this season. As for Forestview, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 66-54 victory against Stuart W. Cramer on the 29th.