CHEROKEE — Crest High’s boys are finding their groove at just the right time.
The Lancers pushed above .500 for the first time this season, taking control in the second half 44-30 over Southeast.
“This was a huge road win for us,” Crest head coach Travis Hermreck said. “I was very pleased with our effort and toughness at both ends of the floor. This team is starting to realize that when we dig down and grind games out we are more successful. At times we’ve simply tried to outscore other people, but tonight we got down and guarded.”
The game was a standstill through the first two quarters, with the score knotted at 6-6 after one and 19-19 at the break.
Crest outscored Southeast 14-2 in the third quarter to take a 33-21 lead.
A familiar duo led the way. Kobey Miller scored 22 points with 12 rebounds, while Tyson Hermreck had 10 points and 19 boards. Ethan Prasko chipped in with five points, Stetson Setter scored four and Keaton Davis three. Miller also had three blocks, Stratton McGhee dished out three assists and Prasko had two steals.
A COLD start did in Crest’s girls as they trailed 7-0 after one and 24-4 at the break in a 38-17 defeat. Crest limited Southeast to three points in the third quarter but only scored a combined 13 points in the second half.
Kayla Hermreck and Lindsay Godderz scored five apiece for Crest, Anna Hermreck had three and Lonna Ayers two. Anna Hermreck also had three blocks. Kayla Hermreck and Vivian Noah both pulled in 10 rebounds, while Godderz had nine boards.
Crest travels to Central Heights Tuesday.
