The Hillcrest Academy boys basketball team captured a much-needed win Saturday over West Liberty 59-51. The Ravens rode an early run to a big start, on top 23-6 after one quarter and 38-20 at the half. West Liberty tried to get back in the game after the break, cutting the Hillcrest lead to 48-38 going to the fourth, but the Ravens held off the Comets over the final eight minutes to get the win. Hillcrest was led individually by Grant Bender’s 18 point, 11 rebound double double, to go with his four steals. Seth Ours got to double figures with 14 points and Luke Schrock added 11. Rowan Miller had four boards and Jace Rempel three assists. The win moved the Raven’s record to 9-7 on the year. Hillcrest will next be in action tomorrow when they travel to WACO. You can hear that Superconference doubleheader on AM 1380, FM 102.5 and KCIIradio.com live from Bob Hilmer Court in Wayland, beginning with the Washington HyVee Pregame Show at 5:30p.m. tip of the girls game at six with the boys to follow.