Cross Keys's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, they made off with a 23-22 win over the Howard Hawks. The Phoenix have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Hawks, too.
Leading Cross Keys to victory were Kayleen Reyes and Marta Reyes. Kayleen went 6 for 12 on her way to 12 points and six steals, while Marta posted six points. Kayleen has become a key player for Cross Keys: the team is 2-1 when she posts at least three steals, but 5-6 otherwise.
The victory got Cross Keys back to even at 7-7. As for Howard, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cross Keys will take on Atlanta Jewish Academy in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Howard, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Cross Keys at 5:30 p.m. on January 14, 2025.
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