Marathon gained the title of Queens of the Court docket in Monroe County this season, incomes a 10-8 document and an FHSAA Rural District 8 title of their first season competing within the division. The underrated Fins picked off the No. 2 seed within the semifinals, then overcame the top-seeded group to carry house the {hardware}. In native motion, Marathon beat Key West twice and break up wins with Coral Shores to earn their Keys Champs standing.
The Hurricanes break up wins in opposition to the Dolphins and Conchs. Coral Shores completed 5-6 in 2024-25, and although they’ll lose 4 seniors with recreation savvy and management to commencement, the ’Canes will return their prime offensive menace in Melanie Estevez alongside their prime defensive stat holder in London Atkins. The pair of freshmen gained expertise and grew in expertise because the season wore on.
Key West went 1-20, however started to click on as a unit and present promise because the season progressed. The younger group graduates a single senior, and the chemistry they labored to create will profit them within the coming years.
Participant of the Yr
Elena Eubank
Senior, Marathon
Marathon basketball rivals possible really feel as if senior Elena Eubank has been making photographs and outhustling them for what looks like perpetually. That’s as a result of the gifted hoopster has graced the Fins’ roster and obtained vital enjoying time since she was nonetheless in center faculty. The multi-sport athlete is a pure chief whose model of each play and steerage could be described as intense or easygoing, relying on the scenario she faces. Eubank led the Fins in each scoring and assists, and her unselfish play mixed with superior ball dealing with made her lethal to opposing groups’ defenses.
Marti’yana Kilbourne
Senior, Marathon
A defensive power, Marathon’s Marti’yana Kilbourne by no means met a rebound she didn’t like. Kilbourne led the Fins in rebounds and steals, taking management of the ball and redirecting it to the place her group wanted all of it season lengthy. The senior was second in scoring and assists, making her a dynamic asset to the Dolphins’ lineup.
Grace Leffler
Senior, Coral Shores
Described by her coach as a “clutch participant,” Leffler was reliable to shine when her group wanted it most. The senior chief was second for the ’Canes in scoring and in rebounds, and her management was as very important to Coral Shores’ success as her athleticism.
London Atkins
Freshman, Coral Shores
Atkins may be a freshman, however she performs with the model and command of an upperclassmen. She led the Hurricanes in rebounds, knocking down 20 within the group’s win in opposition to Marathon alone. Hardworking and keen to be bodily it doesn’t matter what she faces, Atkins’ defensive play will proceed to profit the Hurricanes within the seasons to come back.
Damarla Thompson
Sophomore, Key West
In simply her first 12 months of varsity play, Conchs sophomore Damarla Thompson earned a spot within the beginning 5 by way of hustle and athleticism. Thompson is keen to dive for unfastened balls and lock down on protection. She understands ball management, not solely knocking down loads of rebounds however making clever passes afterward. Her recreation data will solely proceed to develop along with her expertise the subsequent two seasons.
Monica Bueno
Senior, Key West
Conchs guard Monica Bueno’s contributions to Key West’s basketball group the previous three seasons have been monumental. Her management and communication had been very important in bringing a really younger group round this season and she or he leads by instance, giving her all in each scenario.
Colleen Barter
Junior, Key West
A 3-year participant for the Conchs, junior Colleen Barter is throughout Key West’s prime three stat classes, proving to be a well-rounded participant and asset to the group. Barter is praised for her hustle for unfastened balls, her willingness to be bodily and seize rebounds and for her shot blocking – and offensively, she has no downside discovering the basket. Barter’s expertise and work ethic set the tone for an thrilling senior marketing campaign.
Daysi Williams
Junior, Marathon
A pure athlete, Marathon’s Daysi Williams was capable of outmaneuver and outsprint opponents all season lengthy. Williams led the Fins in blocks and was second in rebounding. She performs with an unmatched depth and sometimes stepped up and made large performs when the sport was on the road, notably within the Fins’ district championship showdown.
Melanie Estevez
Freshman, Coral Shores
Freshman Melanie Estevez was the top-scoring participant for the Hurricanes this season, and her efficiency simply acquired higher because the season progressed. The sharpshooter can discover the web from nearly anyplace inside half-court, making it not possible for opposing groups to go away her unguarded. Regardless of what typically amounted to double protection, Estevez discovered methods to evade defenses and proceed to pile on the factors.
