Boardman entered their matchup against Crestview on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Boardman Spartans received a blow as they fell 60-43 to the Crestview Rebels. The Spartans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Boardman's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sarah Bero, who earned 12 points in addition to seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Victoria Strines, who went 5 for 8 en route to 10 points plus five rebounds.
Crestview was led to victory by Addison Rhodes and Luvrain Gaskins. Rhodes had 26 points plus eight rebounds and five assists, while Gaskins dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Rhodes has scored at least a third of Crestview's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Myer Miller, who scored ten points.
Boardman's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Crestview, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Boardman will face off against Chaney at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Chaney is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59 points per game this season. As for Crestview, they and Southeast are set to duel on Wednesday.
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