The Keys Gate Knights will take on the Homestead Broncos at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Keys Gate's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Homestead has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
On Friday, Keys Gate came up short against South Dade and fell 57-50.
Meanwhile, Homestead was fully in charge on Thursday, breezing past Southwest 76-41.
Homestead's win came from a few key players Keys Gate will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Leo Allen, who went 5 for 7 on his way to 15 points in addition to seven assists and four steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaiden Horton, who went 7 of 11 en route to 15 points and six assists.
Homestead smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in 38 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Homestead is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.6 points per game. As for Keys Gate, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-6.
Keys Gate came up short against Homestead in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 59-51. Will Keys Gate have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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