Basketball Game Preview: Keys Gate Knights vs. Miami Christian Victors

The Keys Gate Knights will square off against the Miami Christian Victors at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Last Tuesday, Keys Gate was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 60-56 to Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 297th, while the Cyclones are ranked 73rd).

Meanwhile, Miami Christian ended up a good deal behind Somerset Prep on Tuesday and lost 64-46. The defeat continues a trend for the Victors in their matchups with Somerset Prep: they've now lost three in a row.

Miami Christian's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-10. As for Keys Gate, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

Keys Gate skirted past Miami Christian 69-66 in their previous matchup back in December of 2019. Does Keys Gate have another victory up their sleeve, or will Miami Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.