CONCH FOOTBALL SECURES PLAYOFF GAME IN KEY WEST

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Soccer season is just not fairly over within the Keys. With a win over Coral Shores on Nov. 1, Key West knew their probabilities of a playoff sport have been good, however there have been no ensures for the 7-3 Conchs. Miami Northwestern, a prime group in 3A, is of their district, and solely district champs transfer on robotically. 

Final week, the Conchs waited for the remainder of 3A to complete their schedules to see the place they fell within the rankings. Key West’s power of schedule and stable report mixed within the FHSAA’s nebulous algorithm to provide them a shot at a state title. 

The Conchs’ newest rating positioned them second within the area, behind solely Northwestern and making certain not only a playoff sport, however a house playoff sport. Some great benefits of the house subject, house referees and residential followers give Key West the higher hand, and their competitor, Estero, will face a virtually five-hour drive to the Southernmost Metropolis. 

Key West misplaced to a senior-laden Estero final season, however in Friday night time’s matchup, the 6-4 Eagles are ranked seventh, and the Conchs are enjoying exceptionally nicely this season. The winner of the Nov. 15 regional quarterfinal will play both the Panthers of Somerset Academy or Panthers of Cypress Lake Nov. 22 within the semis. Ought to that winner be the Conchs, it could imply one other house playoff sport, because the top-seeded group is awarded the house subject location. 

Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium. 

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