The Keystone Heights Indians lost against the Palatka Panthers back in February, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Keystone Heights was the victim of a rough 68-47 loss at the hands of Palatka. While losing is never fun, Keystone Heights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 433rd, while Palatka is ranked 167th).
When it comes to explaining why Keystone Heights lost, one person who can't be blamed is Darion Grady. Despite the final result, he scored 13 points. Those 13 points set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Michael Bruzzese, who scored eight points.
This is the second loss in a row for Keystone Heights and nudges their season record down to 2-4. As for Palatka, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Keystone Heights will take on Clay at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Clay is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games. As for Palatka, they will be playing at home against Atlantic Coast at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Atlantic Coast is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
