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Lima Today
By the People, for the People
LCC Pulls Away from Crestview in Second Half
Boys basketball team wins Northwest Conference matchup 71-56
Feb. 21, 2026 at 5:52am
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In a Northwest Conference boys basketball matchup, the Lima Central Catholic (LCC) team pulled away from Crestview in the second half to win 71-56 on Friday. LCC coach Sean Powell has emphasized closing out games strongly this season, and the team delivered a strong performance over four quarters to secure the victory.
Why it matters
The win continues LCC's strong season in the Northwest Conference, as the team looks to build momentum heading into the postseason. Crestview's loss drops them in the conference standings, making this an important result in the race for the league title.
The details
LCC led throughout the game, but Crestview kept the contest close in the first half. In the second half, LCC was able to extend their lead and pull away for the 15-point victory. Xavier Pernell has been LCC's second-leading scorer this season.
- The game was played on Friday, February 21, 2026.
The players
Sean Powell
The head coach of the Lima Central Catholic boys basketball team.
Xavier Pernell
The second-leading scorer for the Lima Central Catholic boys basketball team this season.
What they’re saying
“Xavier (Pernell) has been our second-leading scorer,”
— Sean Powell, Head Coach
The takeaway
LCC's strong second-half performance and ability to pull away from Crestview demonstrates the team's growth and focus under coach Sean Powell this season, as they look to make a deep postseason run in the coming weeks.
