Liberty-Benton lost against Crestview back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Liberty-Benton Eagles fell to the Crestview Knights 49-44. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 268th, while the Knights are ranked 57th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Crestview to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kennedy Crider, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. Those 15 points gave Crider a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ellie Kline, who went 6 for 14 on her way to 17 points and five boards.
Liberty-Benton has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. As for Crestview, they pushed their record up to 19-3 with the win, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Liberty-Benton Eagles take on the Riverdale Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Crestview, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Antwerp at 7:00 p.m.
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