Late bucket not enough as Lancers fall in overtime

Crest's Lane Yocham and Rogan Weir both hit clutch shots late in regulation, but host Pleasanton had just enough in overtime to eke out a 53-51 victory. Crest hosts Marmaton Valley Thursday.

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January 31, 2024 - 3:42 PM

Crest High's Drake Weir, right, fights for rebound position in a game earlier this season. Photo by Richard Luken / Iola Register

PLEASANTON — Some late heroics from Crest High’s Rogan Weir and Lane Yocham were not enough for the Lancers to come away with a win Tuesday.

Weir’s bucket at the buzzer sent Tuesday’s battle against Three Rivers League opponent Pleasanton into overtime, not long after Yocham had drilled a clutch 3-pointer to give Crest a chance.

Alas, the host Blu-Jays did just enough in overtime to secure a 53-51 victory.

Crest doesn’t have much time to dwell on the contest, with a home tilt against rival Marmaton Valley on tap Thursday.

Tuesday’s matchup was tight throughout. Pleasanton led 16-12 after one quarter and 22-19 at the break. Crest nudged closer still, 36-35, by the end of the third quarter.

Crest’s Ryan Golden had a monster game inside, with 14 points and 20 rebounds. Jacob Zimmerman followed with nine points and 10 rebounds. 

Rogan Weir scored 10 points with six assists, Levi Prasko had seven and Drake Weir scored five. Denton Ramsey and Yocham had three points each. Ramsey added three steals and four assists.

In girls play, the Lady Lancers secured a 39-30 victory. No other details were immediately available.

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