The Crest Chargers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Huss Huskies at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Crest's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 20 games.
Crest scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past Stuart W. Cramer, posting a 85-55 win at home. Crest has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Crest found their leader in underclassman King Rhodes, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 12 rebounds. Rhodes hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for three straight games. Aj Adams was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Huss was able to grind out a solid win over South Point on Monday, taking the game 53-44.
Huss' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trimell Dunlap, who scored 12 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Zaiyir 'Zii' Phillips, who scored 13 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Crest's victory bumped their record up to 18-3. As for Huss, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-12.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Crest have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 38.1 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Huss struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30.7 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Crest couldn't quite finish off Huss in their previous matchup back in January and fell 62-60. Will Crest have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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