Three Keys groups tipped off the postseason Feb. 3 with the hopes of constructing a run towards the state championship sequence. By the top of the day, solely Marathon was nonetheless within the operating.
Coral Shores performed Miami Killian within the 3A District 16 quarterfinals and acquired off to a rocky begin. Down by 14 on the half, the ’Canes regained their composure and commenced to slender the hole. Nonetheless down by 10 in quarter 4, and with Killian holding the ball to take care of their lead, Coral Shores knew they needed to make one thing occur. Their intentional fouls, dedicated in hopes of regaining possession, didn’t play out, because the Cougars sank eight foul photographs in succession to seal the Hurricanes’ destiny.
Junior Donovan Thiery scored 38 factors within the sport, many at pivotal moments for the group. Senior Ayden Lane added 14 in his closing hardwood look as a Hurricane. Coral Shores completed the season with a 4-17 file after the 74-64 loss to Killian.
Key West knew it might be a battle heading into the District 4A quarterfinals towards the Cobras of South Miami Excessive. With out their main scorer, the Conchs would wish all palms on deck if they’d any hope to advance. The seniors left all of it on the courtroom, with David Aviles scoring 21 factors to steer the cost. Classmate Tramane Scott scored 10 of his personal and pulled down an unimaginable 20 rebounds. The freshmen lent a hand in a collective effort to maintain their season alive. Tyrese Scott stepped up and sank eight for the Conchs and Judson Snider added 5. Leo Batista, a junior, hustled for 10 rebounds and three steals plus a pair of factors. Regardless of the group’s drive, the Cobras got here out on high by a single level. The heartbreaking 51-50 loss left the Conchs 9-12 on the season.
In the meantime, the Fins made the lengthy journey to Moore Haven for the Rural Class District 8 event. Up first for Marathon was a quarterfinal matchup towards the Gators of Glades Day College on Feb. 3. The Fins dispatched the Gators 56-46 of their first playoff win of their new district classification. In all, 10 Fins noticed motion within the quarterfinals, with Jack Chapman main the best way, scoring 17. Carlos Lezcano added 10 whereas Daeshawn Holmes scored eight with 9 rebounds and 6 blocks. Briggs Roberts added seven to his stats to assist seal the win.
Two nights later, Marathon confronted the Moore Haven Terriers within the semifinals. Holmes added one more double-double to his stats, scoring 11 and knocking down 14 rebounds. Roberts added 9 and Lezcano eight, however Marathon confronted an uphill battle towards the district favorites who ended their season at Moore Haven, one sport shy of the district championships. Regardless of the 54-38 loss, coach Jim Murphy discovered a silver lining.
“We have been capable of play or see each group in our district and now know what now we have to do to win the championship within the years to return,” he mentioned.