January has proven to be a flurry so far, for the weather but also for Crestmont Christian Prep. The Warriors have gone 3-1 over the last two weeks.
Crestmont opened the New Year schedule against Boerne Area Christian Homeschoolers. In a tight contest through the third quarter, the Warriors team effort won the day.
Peyton Blyth logged 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals, while Luke Oliver added 9 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks.
New to the season line up, Thane Jonas added 7 points and 6 rebounds, to help the short-handed Warriors extend their lead in the fourth quarter to get the win, 31-22.
On Jan. 9, they followed up that win with a tight victory over Gloria Deo. Crestmont had three players score in double digit points. Thane Jonas hit 14 points, and Peyton Blyth and Colten Reibel each contributed 12 points.
The Warriors needed 23 team rebounds and 19 steals (9 from Blyth alone) to secure the 40-38 final score.
Then the Spring Branch Wolf Pack came to Boerne on Jan. 14 and Luke Oliver dropped another double-double, hitting 12 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Thane Jonas added 9 points and 8 rebounds for Crestmont. But it was a difficult night for the Warriors, losing 59-43.
Crestmont got back to their winning ways on Jan. 17, against the Great Hearts Invictus Hoplites.
The Warrior’s backcourt led the way all night. Ezra Dronc hit 15 points and 9 steals, and Peyton Blyth was right with him, going for 16 points and 8 steals. Crestmont picked the Hoplites pockets for 23 total steals. And the Warriors smashed the glass all night, pulling down 15 offensive rebounds and 36 rebounds total, enroute to a 46-21 win.
Crestmont Girls
Crestmont’s Lady Warriors got in on the action as well, starting on Jan. 9, against Gloria Deo. Down just 11-10 after the first period, Crestmont endured a withering Gloria Deo attack, ending the third quarter behind by 18 points at 39-21.
But then Paige Hubbard turned up the heat, scoring 10 of her 18 total points in the fourth quarter. Savannah Head grabbed 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and Kristie Keller added 11 rebounds, but the rally fell short and Lady Warriors lost, 47-37.
The Lady Warriors played host to McCauley Christian Academy on Jan. 14. Paige Hubbard went lights out, scoring 24 points on 75 percent shooting, going 11-16 from the field and 2-2 from 3-point land.
Savannah Head added a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds and Crestmont cruised to a 49-21 victory.
The Crestmont Lady Warriors stand at 3-7 on the season, and the boys are at 8-7.
Crestmont’s three final home games of the season started on Friday, Jan. 24, when the Warriors hosted to Great Hearts Western Hills.
The Lady Warriors went at 6:30 p.m., and the boys tipped off at 7:45 p.m., at the Jones CHRISTmas Ranch.
For more on the Crestmont Christian Prep hoops teams be sure to look in the Star
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