A well-balanced attack led Crestview over St. John in every quarter on their way to victory on Saturday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Crestview Knights blew the St. John's Bluejays out of the water with a 58-26 final score. With the Knights ahead 31-10 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Crestview's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Josie Kulwicki led the charge by scoring eight points plus five rebounds and five steals. Kulwicki has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Peyton Hoffman was another key player, earning nine points plus four steals.
Crestview smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Crestview's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.8 points per game. As for St. John's, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crestview will host Spencerville at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. John's, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Columbus Grove at 6:00 p.m. Columbus Grove will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something St. John's surely won't give up without a fight.
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