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REBELS OUTLAST BLUE DEVILS IN DEFENSIVE BATTLE

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LISBON, OH – On a night where both teams were in search of a season turning win, it was the Crestview Rebels that traveled down to Lisbon and came home with a 49-43 victory over the Lisbon Blue Devils.

The two teams were almost perfectly matched with one another throughout the entire game as the lead for either team did not grow beyond 6 points up until the final quarter. The Rebels and Blue Devils both matched each other in the first quarter, 10-10. Lisbon then started off the second quarter with two quick scores but the Rebels chipped away and drew even once again at the half, 21-21. The third quarter saw the two squads battle it out and trade buckets, drawing even once again at the end of the third, 32-32. The final frame had the action everyone was waiting for as the Rebels turned up the defense and hit a few key shots in route to the victory.

The Crestview Rebels were led by Drake Golden who finished the night with 22 points on 9/12 shooting and 8 rebounds.

The Lisbon Blue Devils were led by Ryan McCullough with 16 points on 5/13 shooting and 5 rebounds.

Up next for Crestview is another road test, as they travel to Champion to take on the Golden Flashes on December 20th. The Lisbon Blue Devils will continue their homestand on December 17th, as they will welcome the Leetonia Bears to town in an EOAC match up.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

CRESTVIEW REGISTERS BIG WIN OVER LIBERTY

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COLUMBIANA, OH – Crestview came into tonight searching for their first win of the young basketball season. They would find victory with the help of Junior, Drake Golden, who reached double figures in points for the night. Liberty made costly turnovers throughout the game that helped the Rebels increase their lead.

The first quarter was all Rebels after playing tough defense on the Leopards helped Crestview take the early lead 16-9. The Leopards would cut their deficit midway through the second quarter thanks to rebounds by Forward Micah Dukes and field goals by Guard Manuel Dubose to make the game 32-26 Rebels at halftime. Crestview would score 19 points in the third quarter thanks to fouls committed by Liberty and gave the Rebels multiple opportunities. Golden would find help from his team in the fourth quarter thanks to Guard Tony Cusick and Kirkland Miller. The Rebels would maintain their lead in the fourth quarter and ultimately seal their victory with multiple second shot attempts.

The Rebels beat the Leopards 68-60 in their first conference game of the season. Crestview(1-3) will travel to Lisbon (1-2) tomorrow, December 14th. Liberty(2-1) will face Warren JFK(1-2) on Tuesday, December 17th.

*Story contributed by YSN’s Anthony Melone

CRESTVIEW LADY REBELS BASKETBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP. 1) WITH AARON BLATCH

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Coach Aaron Blatch and the Crestview Lady Rebels are off to a strong start in the 2019-2020 high school basketball season, currently sitting at 3-1. The Lady Rebs are coming off their first loss of the season to the Liberty Leopards, but Coach Blatch knows that an early loss in the season can be a solid teaching moment to build the chemistry and ultimately lead to success later on in the season.

The Lady Rebels will look to get back to their winning ways on Saturday, December 14th, as they will hit the road and travel up to Champion to take on the Golden Flashes. Crestview will then return home on Wednesday, December 18th, as the Lady Rebs will welcome the Brookfield Warriors to town.

YSN’s own, D.J. Yokley, had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Coach Blatch to preview the matchup against Champion but also to discuss the team this year and see what his outlook is on the 2019-2020 basketball season.

 

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LEOPARDS POUNCE ON REBELS

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COLUMBIANA OH- On Wednesday night a clash between two AAC Blue contenders took place at Crestview high school. Liberty came away with this one 64-46.

This was a matchup of two teams that like to play opposite styles. Liberty likes to play fast and score often. Crestview likes to slow down and be deliberate in the half-court.

The first quarter was back and forth, as Crestview looked to make a statement early with some quick shots. Proving they could play fast as well. Unfortunately for them, they could never get the game to slow down to their pace. Liberty gradually extended their lead as the quarters went on. One of the big keys for Liberty was their three-point shooting. The Leopards hit seven threes on the night. They were also able to force plenty of live-ball turnovers that gave them easy fast-break opportunities.

When Crestview has success it was down low. Krista Perry earned every point she had as she was fighting a great rebounding Leopard squad. The Rebels got quite a few good looks from three throughout the night, but just couldn’t get them to fall at a good enough pace.

Crestview made one last surge as the fourth quarter opened. They cut the lead under single digits to nine. But then the Leopards’ ability to score a lot of points quickly showed itself as they rattled off eight points in about a minute and a half. The Leopards speed proved to be too much for Crestview as they ran away with the win tonight 64-46.

Krista Perry has a strong 18 point performance for the Rebels. She added 7 rebounds. Tanner Hoffer grabbed a double-double with 13 points 11 rebounds

The Rebels return to action Saturday as they travel to Champion.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

CRESTVIEW FALLS TO SOUTHERN

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COLUMBIANA, OH- If you take a look at the Crestview Rebels from last year to this year, the change is evident.  With the changes made in the offseason to the coaching staff and the success of other sports in the school, you can see the progress on the basketball court.

It just so happens that on Friday, that team ran into Southern Local.  The Indians were able to take care of business to the tune of 62-38, and remain unbeaten on the year.

Southern sits where Crestview aspires to be in the future.  Players who have had time to gel by playing consistently with one another over the last 3-4 years.  Standout athletes like Cam Grodhaus and the Sloan brothers highlight an overly impressive team.  Grodhaus was able to put up 29 points on the evening with calculated play from inside and outside the 3-point line.  Brock Smalley supplemented the Indian offense with 11 tallies.

For Crestview, Junior Drake Golden led the way in the paint with 28 points and 12 boards.  Anthony Cusick had 5 points and 2 rebounds while Matt Strank scored a bucket for the Rebs.

The Rebels (0-3) must now gear up for AAC play next week when they host Liberty at home on Friday.

 

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

PERRY POSTS DOUBLE-DOUBLE; LADY REBS POWER PAST LISBON

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COLUMBIANA, OH- If you’re looking for possibly the best 1-2 punch in the area, don’t sleep on Crestview.  Senior Tanner Hoffer and Junior Krista Perry have the Lady Rebels at 3-0, and have been impressive to start the year to say the least.  That didn’t change on Thursday night as the “Towers of Power” combined for 36 points, and 20 rebounds en route to a 58-45 victory over Lisbon.

Perry led the way with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Hoffer added 17 and 8, respectively.  Adding to those totals were Shianna Nathes who shot lights out with a trifold of triples on her way to 11.

Lisbon was led by Maddie Liberati’s impressive double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.  Standout guard, Izzy Perez added 14 in the loss.

The Lady Blue Devils will turn their attention to EOAC favorite, Columbiana on Monday at home.  Crestview opens its conference schedule as well next Wednesday against Liberty.

GAME PHOTOS: HERE

LADY REBS REBOUND TO BOUNCE GIRARD

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GIRARD, OH- The Lady Rebels started the 4th quarter with 5 consecutive points to tie the ballgame, and ultimately continued their momentum to complete the comeback. The Rebels defeated the Indians 39 to 37.

Leading the way for Crestview was Krista Perry, who had 15 points, and was 3 for 5 at the free-throw line. Right behind her was Tanner Hoffer with 11 points. The Rebels will next face Lisbon on Thursday, while the Indians play Jefferson Area on Thursday at 7 p.m.

 

*Story contributed by YSN’s Richie Juliano

LADY REBELS BOUNCE BEAVERS

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The Crestview Lady Rebel Basketball team got their season started with a win Wednesday night over Beaver Local 54-46.

In the first half, it seemed as though Beaver Local was going to control the pace of play. They used their speed in transition to take advantage of easy basket opportunities. While Crestview hung around by slowing the game down and being deliberate on offense. Beaver Local took a four-point lead into the break.

In the third quarter, the Beavers kept dominating with the transition. Live ball turnovers would turn into points. They built up a 38-30 lead. Then the Rebels finally started to find their stride. With a little help from the perimeter shooting the Rebels were able to jump out to an 11-0 run and take a 41-38 lead. After the teams traded a trio of threes back and forth, the game was tied at 44-44. The Rebels ended the game on a strong 10-2 run to bring home the opening night victory 54-46.

Leading the way for the Rebels was Tanner Hoffer who finished with a double-double 17 points 11 rebounds. Krista Perry also finished with a double-double totaling 16 points and 13 rebounds.

Beaver Local was led by Jenna Riccardo with a game-high 22 points and 6 rebounds. Madison Cline was also in double figures with 10.

Crestview will return to action Monday night as they travel to Girard. Beaver Local will get back on the court Thursday as they host East Liverpool.

HOFFER HEADS TO POINT PARK

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COLUMBIANA, OH- One of the area’s top all-around hoop stars is headed to the Steel City this Fall to continue her education and basketball career.

Crestview Senior, Tanner Hoffer announced on YSN that she is verbally committing to Point Park University to join the Basketball Program in 2020.  Hoffer averaged 12 points per game in 2018 while pulling down 11 boards, a double-double machine.

“I love how different it is compared to where I am now, I’m going from cornfields to the city, basically,” says Hoffer.  “I want to bring a strong defensive aspect to the team.  I typically face-guard the best player on the other team, so I’m looking forward to bringing my defensive skill set.”

Hoffer will study to be an actuary when she arrives in Pittsburgh next fall.

Congratulations, Tanner.  Good luck this year and in all you do in the future.

 

 

REBELS END SEASON ON TOP AGAINST LABRAE

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COLUMBIANA, OH – Crestview came into week 10 with a 3 game winning streak and an opportunity to win a share of the All American Conference – Blue Tier. The Rebels would find success on the ground rushing for 299 yard on the night highlighted by Running Back Ethan Powell and Quarterback Brandon Yanssens both rushing for 117 yards. The Rebels defense would hold LaBrae to only 160 yards of offense. Crestview beat the LaBrae Vikings 16-7.

Powell got the Rebels started in the first quarter with a 7-yard touchdown to give the Rebels the early 7-0 lead. The Vikings would answer towards the end of the first quarter when a touchdown run by Quarterback Aiden Stephens to tie the game. The Rebels were driving with a minute to go before halftime when Carter of the Vikings intercepted Quarterback Brandon Yanssens at the 3-yard line to stall the Rebel offense.

In the third quarter, Rebel Wide Receiver William Hardenbrook found the endzone with a 60-yard touchdown run down the sideline to regain the lead for Crestview, 13-7. LaBrae would make a critical miscue when Stephens fumbled the ball heading into the endzone that led to the ball going out of the back of the endzone and gave Crestview possession. Rebels would seal the game in the 4th quarter after a 21-yard field goal was made by Kicker/Quarterback/Punter Brandon Yanssens. Crestview wins their 4th game in the row and their final game of the year, 16-7.

*Story contributed by YSN’s Anthony Melone