A week after falling short to cross-town rival, South Range, the Crestview Rebels sparked back to life scoring over 60 points on perennial powerhouse Warren JFK.
Amidst the action on the front lines was a beast of a boy named Dante Pelino. The Crestview Senior is built like an American Action Hero you’d see in the movies, and for the Rebels, he’s just the real-life action hero they’re looking for to ignite the rest of their season in hopes of a post-season push.
This week’s Crestview Player Profile, YSN’s Dimitri Gregory steps inside: DANTE’S INFERNO
When you build a program built on physicality, it’s inevitable you’re going to get every team’s best shot. That’s exactly the predicament that Crestview finds themselves in here in 2018. Coach Q and the boys are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to South Range on the road last week.
Nothing beats a bit of home cooking to get back on track! It might not be Thanksgiving yet, but the Rebs have some bird on the menu this week in the form of the JFK Eagles.
Will attrition be a problem for the black and gold? JFK had a huge second half against the Rebs last year, can the home team return the favor this time?
Find out that and more on this week’s Coach’s Corner with Paul Cusick!
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The word huff is believed to have originated in the late 1500’s. It imitates the sound of blowing (sounds like puff) and is believed to be related to the word. Huff can mean to expel (release) air quickly, much like someone does when they are angry.
So, it’s no surprise the aptly named, Dylan Huff is having no problem in his career blowing by defenses with his speed, agility, and hands to boot. Giving Defensive Coordinators fits across Ohio (and West Virginia.)
No matter what Dylan does, he does it well. He’s humble, thoughtful, calculated, and talented beyond measure. A multi-sport star for the Rebs now into his Senior year, Huff takes a few minutes with our Dimitri Gregory to reflect on what has been, and what’s to come.
Our Crestview Player Profile PROUDLY presented by NDC Heating and Cooling is Dylan Huff: HUFFING BY THE OPPOSITION.
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With a physical matchup with the Struthers Wildcats in their rearview, Coach Q and the Rebels must turn their attention to their local rival- The South Range Raiders!
The Rebs are looking for revenge after being handed losses on two occasions last season, including the loss that ended their 2017 campaign.
Is revenge in store? Will the physicality of the previous two games play a part in this week’s outcome?
Find out all that and more in Episode 2 of Crestview Coach’s Corner with Paul Cusick PROUDLY presented by NDC Heating and Cooling!
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The age-old question always comes into play when you’re discussing team sports against individual sports: Can a student-athlete do both? Can they do them both WELL?
Usually, the answer is a resounding no, however, when you’re discussing Crestview’s Dominic Perry-it’s quite the opposite.
Perry not only is an Ohio State Champion in his own regard but doubles as a 4-year starter for Coach Cusick on the Rebel Football Team. Not only that, but Dom is leaned on, and considered to be the heartbeat of the team amongst his teammates.
Our Dimitri Gregory caught up with Dom before this week’s Struthers game for our First Episode of Crestview Player Profile: CRESTVIEW’S PERRY IS SCARY (GOOD)
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With a new year comes new strategy, and in Crestview it’s another year to reload under the leadership of Coach Paul Cusick. Now in our second season with Crestview Coach’s Corner, Coach Q and DJ Yokley discuss the differences between last years team, and this year’s. As well as much as things change, they always stay the same.
Coach also discusses the first-week fall to West Branch, and what needs to happen going forward to reach the playoffs again in 2018- it all starts this week with Struthers.
All that and MORE on the Season opener of Crestview Football Coach’s Corner with Paul Cusick brought to you by NDC Heating and Cooling!
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COLUMBIANA, OH- In 2017, Paul Cusick and his Crestview Rebels stormed into the playoffs on a year that most thought it was improbable. The Rebels finished the campaign with a 6-5 posting, but it was their strength of schedule that made that mark so impressive. Playing highly physical teams such as West Branch, Struthers, Indian Creek, and South Range (twice) to name a few.
This year Coach “Q” is building on speed. “Offensively, we will continue to run the spread, we will be up-tempo. We should have great competition in camp for starting positions. We have experience on the offensive side of the ball and need to continue to learn the system to be competitive.” says Cusick.
The Rebels will return seven starters on offense led by a standout receiver and super specialist Dylan Huff, running back Andrew Yanssens, and Dom Perry up front. They will base their offense off of the spread formation, and per the usual at Crestview, focus on winning the battle in the trenches on every down.
Much the same on defense, the Rebels will post 4 boys up front in a 4-2 defense and will focus on their footspeed in the defensive backfield. “Our defense will have good speed. The defense looks to be more aggressive and must make plays for us. We will have a great balance of experience throughout the defensive unit. We must have our defense create turnovers & field position.” Cusick added. The defense will be helmed by Stephen Barr at Strong Safety, and Austin Brodigan in the defensive backfield. Dante Pelino will again be a force coming off the end, and will undoubtedly give the opposing backfield headaches.
Crestview will look to add to big numbers last year offensively led by their 2-headed monster backfield in Yanssens and Sophomore Ethan Powell. The two combined for nearly 2000 yards and 17 touchdowns last year for the Rebels. Stephen Barr will take over the reigns at QB and will try to fill the shoes of Caleb Hill who accounted for 17 touchdowns on the ground and through the air in 2017. “We relied on Andrew to run the ball a lot last year, so we worked on passing this offseason and bump up our receiving corps,” said Barr.
The Rebs schedule will feature 7 home games this year which fits well into their postseason plans. “Home games are awesome, it’s a great atmosphere, and the fans make it that way,” said lineman Dom Perry. Coincidentally, Crestview will open their season at West Branch on Friday, August 24 at 7PM.
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CRESTVIEW – Coming off a disappointing 3-7 season, the Crestview Rebels opened up 2017 on the right foot with a 41-20 victory over the West Branch Warriors.
The West Branch Warriors came out firing on all cylinders and marched down the field on the opening drive capping it off with a 27 yard touchdown run by Cole Pittman with the first two minutes. Crestview would quickly respond with a 26 yard touchdown by last year’s leading rusher Andrew Yanssens, who eclipsed the 100 yard rushing mark.
After the Warriors stretched the lead to 13-6 on a 15 yard TJ DeShields touchdown pass to Nate Crick, the Rebels Dylan Huff would take over.
Dylan Huff would score four total touchdowns; one kickoff return, one interception return and catching two of quarterback Caleb Hill’s three touchdown passes. Huff would score two of his touchdowns in the final three minutes with the Rebels up by seven to put away the Warriors.
The Rebels defensive front pressured DeShields all night with Wyatt Woodring, Dominic Perry and Justin Collins being the main culprits. The 3-year starter for the Warriors wasn’t able to get into a rhythm all night facing the heat from the Rebels defense resulting in the Rebels picking off the ball four times led by Huff and Danny Moore (two interceptions).
The Rebels look to keep their winning ways going next Friday against Struthers and you can hear it live on YSN.
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BREAKING NEWS: Crestview Local High School (Columbiana, OH) has agreed to stream multiple varsity sports this year on YSN including Football, volleyball, and soccer THIS FALL!
In meetings with Superintendent Matthew Manley, and both Athletic Directors Laura Nappi, and Paul Cusick- Crestview Local has decided to utilize Your Sports Network to stream their athletic events in 2017. The Rebs will kickoff coverage on August 21 with Boys Soccer against Boardman. There will be coverage of Girls Soccer, and Volleyball as well as all 10 Varsity football games.
GET READY REBEL COUNTRY!
Friday, August 25th at 7PM, you’ll get every play, and in depth coverage of your team on your home for LOYAL, LOCAL, AND LIVE SPORTS: YSN.
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