Key West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 18th straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Barron Collier Cougars 67-22. The Conchs lost against the Cougars in their previous head to head back in January, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 56-32 score last time.
Despite the defeat, Key West saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Lilee Gage dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Peyton Heffelfinger had an outrageously good game for Barron Collier as she went 6 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 23 points plus four steals. Heffelfinger is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. Gabbi Georges was another key player, going 6 for 10 en route to 15 points plus two steals.
Key West's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Barron Collier, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Key West will square off against St. Cloud at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Barron Collier, they will challenge Palmetto Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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