Cedarcrest ends Eastlakes at-home streak, 56-46
On January 10, 2025, the Cedarcrest Red Wolves ended the Eastlake Wolves' impressive four-game home win streak by winning 56-46 in a closely contested basketball game. The first quarter saw both teams exchange momentum, with Cedarcrest initially taking the lead through three three-pointers, including two from Quinn Larson. Eastlake rallied to tie the game at the end of the first quarter, buoyed by a buzzer-beater from Wes Schmidt. Despite a strong effort from Eastlake, Cedarcrest maintained their composure, leading 27-24 at halftime. The third quarter proved pivotal, as Cedarcrest outscored Eastlake 18-10, building a significant lead.
Eastlake fought back with some late-game scoring, but it wasn't enough to close the gap. Key players such as Kaleb DeHaan for Eastlake and Murphy Vliem for Cedarcrest made notable contributions throughout the game. This match serves as a testament to the competitive nature of high school basketball in the region.