Welcome to Richland Source’s 2024-25 high school basketball preview. This season, we’re diving deep into all the local varsity basketball action. Over the coming days, we’ll highlight both boys’ and girls’ teams in these previews for every squad in our coverage area.
Scroll down to find comprehensive schedules, along with key details to keep you informed. Whether you’re a passionate fan or just looking to stay in the loop, we’ve got you covered. Let the countdown to tip-off begin!
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Crestline Bulldogs
Varsity Boys Basketball
Division: VII
Conference: Mid-Buckeye Conference
Coach: Paul Webb
Last year: 4-19
Schedule 📅
Dec. 3. — South Central
Dec. 6 — Mansfield Christian
Dec. 7 — at Mount Gilead
Dec. 13 — at Kidron Central Christian
Dec. 14 — at North Baltimore
Dec. 17 — at Buckeye Central
Dec. 21 — Vanlue
Dec. 28 — at Northmor
Jan. 3 — at Lucas
Jan. 7 — at Tuslaw
Jan. 10 — Mansfield St. Peter’s
Jan. 11 — at Danville
Jan. 14 — at Marion Elgin
Jan. 17 — at Mansfield Christian
Jan. 21 — Plymouth
Jan. 24 — Kidron Central Christian
Jan. 28 — New London
Feb. 4 — Seneca East
Feb. 7 — Lucas
Feb. 11 — Ridgedale
Feb. 14 — at Mansfield St. Peter’s
Feb. 15 — Cory Rawson
PLAYER TO WATCH 👀
Kieran Barnett
A junior, Barnett led the Bulldogs in scoring at 12.4 points a game. He was a Mid-Buckeye Conference second-team selection.
KEY STAT 📊
12
Double-figure scoring games for Carter Giesige last season. The senior averaged 10.6 points a game against Mid-Buckeye Conference opponents and scored a season-high 19 points in Crestline’s sectional semifinal loss to Lucas.
OUTLOOK 🔮
Second-year head coach Paul Webb welcomes back virtually his entire roster from last season. The Bulldogs could find themselves in the mix for the MBC title.
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Crestline Bulldogs
Varsity Girls Basketball
Division: VII
Conference: Mid-Buckeye Conference
Coach: Mickie Spears
Last year: 6-17
Schedule 📅
Nov. 26 — North Baltimore
Dec. 2 — Sandusky St. Mary’s
Dec. 7 — Mansfield Christian
Dec. 10 — at Galion
Dec. 13 — at Kidron Central Christian
Dec. 17 — South Central
Dec. 28 — at Northmor
Jan. 2 — at Mansfield Christian
Jan. 4 — at Lucas
Jan. 9 — at Vanlue
Jan. 11 — Gilead Christian
Jan. 13 — at Ridgemont
Jan. 20 — Buckeye Central
Jan. 23 — Crestview
Jan. 24 — Kidron Central Christian
Jan. 27 — at Ridgedale
Feb. 1 — Hardin Northern
Feb. 5 — Mount Gilead
Feb. 8 — Lucas
Feb. 11 — at Plymouth
Feb. 13 — at Bucyrus
PLAYER TO WATCH 👀
Jocelyn Noblit
A sophomore combo guard, Noblit was a Mid-Buckeye Conference second-team selection last winter. She averaged 11.6 points a game.
KEY STAT 📊
10.7
Points per game scored by the graduated Kennedi Sipes. The Bulldogs must find a way to replace her production.
OUTLOOK 🔮
Crestline used a rotation that included six freshmen and sophomores last year. That experience should serve the Bulldogs well this winter.
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