COLONY — Even minus a key senior and their head coach, Crest High’s boys were able to notch another win in the victory column Friday.
The Lancers pulled away down the stretch, outscoring visiting Altoona-Midway, 60-47.
Crest’s Lady Lancers also were victorious, defeating the Jets, 40-34, behind Aubree Holloran’s 28-point effort.
Crest ended the game on a 20-11 run to break open a 40-36 lead.
The Lancers were without the services of head coach Travis Hermreck and senior Tyson Hermreck — Coach Hermreck’s son — due to COVID-19 protocols.
“Everybody had to step up to get a win,” said assistant coach Dakota Sporing, who filled in for Coach Hermreck. “Our players did just that. I’m proud of the way we competed.”
The Lancers utilized a balanced scoring attack to come away with the victory.
Kobey Miller notched 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the way. Ethan Prasko scored 16 points to go with eight boards.
Stetson Setter added 12 points, Jacquez Coleman scored six, Karter Miller five, Keaton Davis three and Stratton McGhee two.
Davis had six steals and three assists, while Coleman and Setter pulled in three thefts apiece.
KEYED BY Holloran’s monster night, the Lady Lancers grabbed the early lead and never relented.
Holloran poured in 28 points, ripped down 18 rebounds, blocked four shots and had five steals in victory.
She led the way as Crest led 10-6 after one period and 22-17 at the break. The Jets closed to within 30-26 after three before the Lady Lancers ended the night on a 10-8 run down the stretch.
Caty Nolan added three points and Haylee Beckmon four. McKenna Hammond chipped in with four steals and two assists, while Vivian Noah scored one.
Crest resumes play Tuesday at Marmaton Valley.
