OSWEGO — The road was kind for Crest High’s basketball teams Friday as both the boys and girls squads picked up victories.
In both instances, the Lancer squads took control early and never looked back.
The Lady Lancers (8-4) took a 12-2 lead, before expanding the margin to 24-5 at the break of a 48-25 romp.
On the boys’ side, Crest was strong at the start and the finish in a 53-41 romp.
The wins set up a busy week for the Lancer squads. On Tuesday, Crest travels to Pleasanton before hosting Marmaton Valley Thursday in a makeup game from earlier this season. On Friday, the Lancer teams travel to Cherokee to take on Southeast.
The Lady Lancers had a balanced scoring attack to lead the way against Oswego. Kinley Edgerton led the way with 15, followed by Kayla Herrmeck with 11 and Aylee Beckmon with 10.
By the time the third quarter ended, Crest led 48-13, allowing coach Steve Zimmerman to sit his starters for the entire fourth quarter.
The Lancer boys (6-6) led 11-4 after the first period before Oswego made things interesting, paring Crest’s lead to 21-18 at the break. Crest led 38-32 after three quarters.
Ryan Golden led the Lancers with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Levi Prasko and Jacob Zimmerman added 12 and nine points, respectively. Denton Ramsey had three steals. Rogan Weir had three assists.
Girls
FG/3pt FT F TP
Crest (12-22-14-0—48)
J. Schmidt 1 0 0 2
Nilges 0 1 2 1
Beckmon 3/1 1 1 10
