Keys Gate extended their postseason success on Thursday against Killian. They blew past the Killian Cougars 79-51. The Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 23 points or more this season.
Essence Deleon
| 02/06/25 vs Killian | 36 |
| 01/21/25 @ Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart | 24 |
| 12/11/24 @ Coral Shores | 24 |
| 01/03/25 vs Calvary Christian Academy | 23 |
| 12/17/24 vs Florida Christian | 21 |
Keys Gate found their leader in freshman Essence Deleon, who dropped a double-double on 36 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Deleon has scored all season. Sahaira Flowers also deserves some recognition as she scored her first points of the season.
Keys Gate was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Killian only racked up two assists.
Killian lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Leiyah Bain, who went 10 for 20 to rack up 25 points. Bain is also crushing it when it comes to field goal percentage: she's posted at least zero every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Shamaraja Cummings, who went 5 of 10 en route to 13 points.
Keys Gate has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-13 record this season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 33 points. As for Killian, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-3.
Keys Gate and Killian could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. Keys Gate (ranked 220th) will meet Sports Leadership & Management (ranked 45th) at 7:00 p.m. on February 13th. Meanwhile, Killian will challenge Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart at 7:00 p.m. on February 13th down 148 places (224 vs. 76).
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