BUSINESS IS BOOMIN; REBS BOP BROOKFIELD

COLUMBIANA, OH- What a difference a year makes.  A team that has been yearning for experience and leadership has now found it under the tutelage of veteran coach, Rick Gates.  More importantly, though, Coach Gates has his team believing they can step toe-to-toe with anybody they face.

On Friday night, Brookfield had a firsthand glimpse of the new-look Rebels in the Rebeldome.

In a game that went down to the wire, Crestview was able to hang on for a 56-54 victory that featured the Rebs going 19 of 25 from the free-throw stripe.  Junior, Drake Golden led the Rebels with a 23 point effort, while Jack Yerkey was clutch in a 9-point performance.

Connor Stevens had 19 for the Warriors, while Haden Gibson added a dozen.

Crestview now gears up to head to Springfield on Saturday to take on the Tigers.  Game is set for 7pm.

GAME PHOTOS: HERE