Basketball Recap: Keys Gate Find Success
By Team Reports
Jan 17, 2025, 4:47am
Basketball Recap: Keys Gate Knights vs. South Dade Buccaneers
| 01/14/25 vs South Dade | 4 |
| 01/03/25 vs Calvary Christian Academy | 3 |
| 12/17/24 vs Florida Christian | 15 |
| 12/11/24 @ Coral Shores | 5 |
| 12/05/24 vs Mater Academy Charter | 3 |
South Dade came into Tuesday's game looking for another win against Keys Gate, but Essence Deleon wouldn't allow it. The Keys Gate Knights really took it to the South Dade Buccaneers for the full four quarters, racking up a 60-27 victory thanks in part to Deleon, who went 8 for 14 en route to 19 points and four steals. Deleon is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
Despite the defeat, South Dade saw an underclassman step up: freshman Jurnee Walters posted 12 points and seven steals.
Keys Gate's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for South Dade, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-8.
Keys Gate will be taking part in a tournament against Schoolhouse Prep at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday. South Dade has already played their next contest, a 43-35 victory against American on the 15th.
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