Basketball Recap: Evan Neff's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Crestview over Garfield

Crestview played a tough game on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against the Garfield G-Men, falling 60-35. While losing is never fun, the Rebels can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 686th, while the G-Men are ranked 328th).

Crestview's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Evan Neff, who posted six points and nine rebounds. Neff is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jameson English, who put up seven points and seven rebounds.

Even though they lost, Crestview smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.

Preston Gedeon was his usual excellent self, putting up 19 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals for Garfield. That's the most boards Gedeon has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Aidan Hill, who had 12 points and seven rebounds.

Crestview has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Garfield, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crestview will head out to challenge LaBrae at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Garfield, they are taking a road trip to take on Brookfield at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Garfield is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 64.8 points per game this season.