Key West is 0-5 against Archbishop McCarthy since November of 2015 but things could change on Saturday. The Conchs will welcome the Mavericks at 12:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Key West is returning home triumphant after the team finally put their road woes behind them against True North Classical Academy on Thursday. The Conchs walked away with a 27-20 victory over the Titans.
While Archbishop McCarthy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They took their game on Thursday with ease, bagging a 48-13 win over Deerfield Beach. The Mavericks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 32 points or more this season.
Archbishop McCarthy's win came from a few key players Key West will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Gabby Greco, who posted nine points along with seven assists and seven steals. Another player making a difference was Summer Kuchar, who shot 43% from the field to rack up 13 points and seven steals.
Archbishop McCarthy was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Key West's victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. As for Archbishop McCarthy, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Key West was dealt a bruising 71-42 loss at the hands of Archbishop McCarthy when the teams last played back in January. Will the Conchs 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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