Basketball Recap: Keystone Heights Sets Scoring Season-High Against Palatka

Indians

Team Score (Highest)

01/16/26 vs Palatka	65
12/10/25 vs West Nassau	62
01/05/26 vs Stanton	56
11/17/25 @ Hope Christian Academy	53
12/16/25 vs Florida School for the Deaf & Blind	51

Keystone Heights scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 75-65 to the Palatka Panthers. The Indians have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.

Despite the loss, Keystone Heights still got an impressive performance from Cooper Barry, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Luke Bacorn was another key player, putting up nine points along with five boards and three blocks.

Keystone Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Palatka, their victory bumped their record up to 9-11.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Keystone Heights will head out to face off against Crescent City at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Palatka, they will venture away from home to challenge Bronson at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.72 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.