After both having extra time off, the Keys Gate Knights and the Central Rockets will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Keys Gate took a loss when they played away from home last Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Thursday. They took down Norland 62-45.
Essence Deleon
| 11/20/25 vs Norland | 14 |
| 11/18/25 @ Mater Academy Charter | 4 |
| 02/13/25 vs Sports Leadership & Management | 3 |
| 02/06/25 vs Killian | 4 |
| 02/04/25 vs Coral Shores | 5 |
| + 5 more games |
Keys Gate found their leader in sophomore Essence Deleon, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 14 steals. Deleon is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last ten games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Zharianna Guion, who posted four points in addition to 17 boards and five steals.
Keys Gate smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in seven consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Central took their contest last Thursday with ease, bagging a 52-18 victory over Dr. Krop.
The win got Central back to even at 1-1. As for Keys Gate, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Keys Gate against Central in their previous meeting back in January, as the team secured a 56-13 win. Will the Knights repeat their success, or do the Rockets have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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