Crestview had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 20.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 60-18 win over the Champion Golden Flashes. Given the Rebels' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 124th, while the Golden Flashes are ranked 646th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Leading Crestview to victory were Luvrain Gaskins and Addison Rhodes. Gaskins dropped a double-double on 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Rhodes posted 17 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds. Rhodes' evening made it seven games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Bri DiCross, who had four points in addition to six assists, six boards, and five steals.
They weren't the only one working in the assists department: Crestview was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive matches.
Kennedy Caldwell and Mackenzie Braham certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Caldwell put up eight points and three blocks, while Braham posted two points.
Rebels
| 01/07/25 vs Champion | 60-18 |
| 12/30/24 vs Struthers | 57-29 |
| 12/20/24 vs Newton Falls | 50-11 |
| 12/03/24 vs Springfield | 67-24 |
| 11/26/24 vs Howland | 70-39 |
| + 14 more games |
Crestview's victory was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.4 points per game. As for Champion, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crestview will host Garfield at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Crestview has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Champion, they will welcome Liberty at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Champion is facing Liberty at the right time seeing as Liberty is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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