KNIGHTS RUN THE SHOW ON REBELS
By Ty Bartell
AKRON, OH — The Archbishop Hoban Knights made a statement in their home opener, handing the previously undefeated Crestview Rebels their first loss of the season with a decisive 65-30 victory on Friday night. The win snapped Crestview’s impressive 37-game regular-season win streak.
Hoban (6-1) opened the game with a blistering 20-0 run and never looked back, overwhelming Crestview with relentless defense and a balanced offensive attack. The Knights led 26-6 after the first quarter and held a commanding 35-10 advantage at halftime.
Taylyn Banta led Hoban with 16 points, while Zoey Hodge added 13 points. MacKenzie Grant contributed 8 points, and Finley Kennedy and Niera “Zig” Stevens chipped in with 7 points and 6 points, respectively, to round out the Knights’ scoring.
Crestview (4-1) struggled to find offensive rhythm against Hoban’s stifling defense. Luvrain Gaskins paced the Rebels with 14 points, while Addison Rhodes added 7 points. Myer Miller and Karrigan Miller combined for 9 points. The Knights continued to dominate in the second half, leading 53-25 at the end of the third quarter and cruising to the 65-30 final margin.
Hoban will return to action on Saturday, December 21, facing Toledo Central Catholic (1-4) in a neutral-site matchup at Anthony Wayne High School, with tip-off set for 5 p.m. Crestview will look to bounce back quickly as they face Streetsboro (3-1) on Sunday, December 15, at Hoban.