COLONY — Crest High’s boys entered the win column with authority Tuesday.
The host Lancers erupted for 20 points in the first quarter, and cruised from there in a 68-44 win over Jayhawk-Linn.
“We played pretty ugly at times, but getting the monkey off our back made it a beautiful game in my eyes,” Lancer head coach Travis Hermreck said. “Hopefully this gives us a little boost headed into the long break. I am proud of our effort and the way we shared the ball. It was a very good team win.”
Crest extended its 20-11 first-quarter lead to 38-22 at the break. The Jayhawks kept pace through the third quarter before Crest ended the contest with an 18-8 run.
The one-two punch of Kobey Miller and Tyson Hermreck did most of the damage offensively. Miller scored 23 points with seven rebounds, and Hermreck 20 points and nine boards. The Lancers were a sizzling 20 of 34 from inside the arc.
Keaton Davis had three steals. Miller had four assists. Jacquez Coleman chipped in with three assists.
The Lancers limited Jayhawk-Linn to a cool 30% shooting night and forced 19 turnovers.
The Lancers next pick up action after the Christmas break, on Jan. 8.
