Keys Gate scored the most points they've had all season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the North Miami Pioneers by a score of 72-69. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Several Knights players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Essence Deleon, who went 8 for 15 en route to 16 points plus seven rebounds and four steals. Deleon is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Genesis Aguilar was another key player, scoring 11 points plus eight rebounds and six assists.
Even though they lost, Keys Gate was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
North Miami's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jadore Hayes led the charge by dropping a double-double on 34 points and 25 rebounds. That makes it six consecutive games in which Hayes has scored at least a third of North Miami's points. Another player making a difference was Donnesha Morency, who dropped a triple-double on 18 points, 13 rebounds, and ten assists.
Keys Gate's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for North Miami, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Keys Gate will square off against Mater Academy Charter at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for North Miami, they will face off against North Miami Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in North Miami's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four contests.
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