COLONY — Crest High’s Lady Lancers picked up a crucial victory against Three Rivers League rival Marmaton Valley Thursday.
In a game postponed from earlier in the month due to wintry weather, Crest took the lead in the second and third quarters and held off Marmaton Valley down the stretch to win, 40-33.
The victory lifts Crest (10-4) one game ahead of Marmaton Valley (9-5) in the Class 1A-I Substate standings. Crest holds third place in the standings; Marmaton Valley is fourth.
The Wildcats — who defeated Crest 27-12 at the War on 54 Tournament earlier this month — got the early jump on things Thursday, leading 13-6 after one quarter.
But Crest responded, pulling to within 20-19 at halftime and then outscoring Marmaton Valley 10-4 in the third quarter to take the lead for good.
Kaelin Nilges hit a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the second half for Crest, which also hit 4 of 5 free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
Kayla Herrmeck led Crest with 13 points. Aylee Beckmon was next with 10 and Nilges wound up with eight.
Payton Scharff led Marmaton Valley with 12 points before fouling out. Janae Granere added eight.
Crest also prevailed, 18-3, in a two-quarter junior varsity contest.
Brooklynn Jones scored six to lead the Lady Lancer JV. Jaycee Schmidt and Kaylee Allen both scored four. Hanna Schmidt and Allison Weatherman scored two each.
Taylen Blevins accounted for Marmaton Valley’s JV scoring.
Both Crest and Marmaton Valley celebrated their winter homecoming games Friday evening, but those games were not finished by press time.
Crest travels next to Burlingame Tuesday and St. Paul Friday. Marmaton Valley hosts Northeast-Arma Tuesday and visits Altoona-Midway Friday.
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Marmaton Valley (13-7-4-9—33)
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