Crest boys romp at Jayhawk-Linn

MOUND CITY — Crest High’s boys got back on track Thursday with a dominating road win.
The Lancers, who looked anything but competitive two nights earlier in a loss to Lebo, took out their frustrations against host Jayhawk-Linn, with a 52-23 win.
“We attacked the basket tonight and created a lot of good opportunities offensively,” Lancer coach Travis Hermreck said. “I was pleased with our effort in comparison to Tuesday.”
The Lancers took control with a 19-2 second-quarter run to open up what had been a 14-8 lead. The Crest margin grew to 42-19 after three.
Kyle Hammond was hot from outside, hitting six 3-pointers, while outscoring Jayhawk-Linn by himself. The senior recorded 25 points with six rebounds and two steals. Jordan Morton followed with nine points, eight assists and two steals. Brock Ellis added seven points. Austin Green dished out four assists. Jesse Boone chipped in with two steals.
Austin Coleman led the Jayhawks with 12.
“We still have two big games left, so we can’t ride this wave too long,” Hermreck said. “I’m pleased with what we did.”
The win lifts Crest to a 13-5 record overall and 7-1 in Three Rivers League play.
In girls action, Jayhawk-Linn rolled to a 41-8 win. Kurston Gilliland scored six of the Lady Lancers’ eight points.
Crest hosts Madison Tuesday.
Crest boys (14-19-9-10—52)
J-Linn boys (8-2-7-6—23)
Crest (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP): Frazell 0-0-1-0, Boone 2-0-2-4, Green 1-0-2-2, Stephens 0/1-2-0-5, Morton 2/1-2-3-9, Hammond 2/6-3-0-25, Ellis 3-1-3-7, Bri. Brallier, 0-0-1-0. TOTALS: 10/8-8-12-52.
Jayhawk-Linn (FG/3pt-FT-F-TP): Dawson 1/1-0-3-5, Coleman 5-2-2-12, Mathews 0-0-1-0, Vaughn 0-0-1-0, Brown 0-2-0-2, Sutherland 0-0-3-0, Mark 1-0-2-2, Miller 1-0-1-2. TOTALS: 8/1-4-13-23.