Miller Helps Himself to School Assist Record; Scott Scores Career High as Ravens Hammer Huskies

The Hillcrest Academy Raven boys basketball team ended the regular season with momentum Tuesday, taking down visiting Cedar Valley Christian 87-65 at Hillcrest Union in Kalona. The contest was even at 18 after one and the Ravens led 40-34 at the break. Hillcrest outscored the Huskies 47-31 in the second half including 24-11 in the fourth to pull away for the win. The Ravens shot a blistering 63% from the floor with 39 rebounds, 25 assists, and 11 steals. Individual leaders included a pair of double doubles with Gibson Scott scoring a career best 31 points and pulling in a dozen boards. Rowan Miller posted a school record and career high 17 assists to go with 13 points. Miller is now the Ravens all-time career, single season and single game assists leader. Kale Bailey scored 21 points.

Hillcrest is now 18-4 on the season as CVC drops to 11-8.

Ravens Beaten in Top Ten Road Test
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The Hillcrest Academy Raven boys basketball team took on No. 10 in Class 2A Pella Christian on the road Monday, dropping a 70-42 contest. The Eagles used a 20-8 run that spanned the full first quarter to build their lead, and remained on top 28-18 at half. Pella Christian won the second half 42-24 in total to pull away for the victory. Hillcrest shot 35% as a team. The Ravens finished with 19 rebounds, five steals and three assists. Rowan Miller and Gibson Scott had 11 points each. The Ravens are 17-4 after the setback as the Eagles climb to 12-8 with the win.