Crestview could finally catch its breath after a close call against Hiland in a 69-63 victory in Ohio boys basketball on March 17.

Hiland authored a promising start, taking a 17-16 advantage over Crestview at the end of the first quarter.

The Hawks took a 28-27 lead over the Knights heading to the intermission locker room.

Crestview broke in front at the beginning of the final quarter with a 53-35 lead over Hiland.

The Knights chalked up this decision in spite of the Hawks’ spirited final-quarter performance.

In recent action on March 10, Hiland faced off against Northside Christian.

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