Basketball Recap: Keystone Heights Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Kadence Massey and Daisy Hubbard

After flying high against Duval Charter last Wednesday, Keystone Heights came back down to earth. The Keystone Heights Indians took a 41-30 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Baldwin Indians on Friday. Keystone Heights was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Baldwin apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2023.

Despite the defeat, Keystone Heights had strong showings from Daisy Hubbard, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 17 rebounds, and Kadence Massey, who posted eight points in addition to eight boards and three blocks. Those three blocks gave Massey a new career-high.

Even though they lost, Keystone Heights smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive matches.

Baldwin can attribute much of their success to Stephanie Cassels, who earned 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nyrie Gabriel, who scored seven points.

Keystone Heights' loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Baldwin, they moved to 8-9 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.

Keystone Heights wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 56-12 defeat against Ridgeview on the 20th. As for Baldwin, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 48-23 win against Westside on the 21st.