Homestead won the last time they faced Keys Gate and things went their way on Monday too. The Homestead Broncos came out on top in a nail-biter against the Keys Gate Knights, sneaking past 61-59. Winning may never get old, but the Broncos sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Homestead's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Rodney Holmes, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 rebounds. Holmes is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least ten every time he's taken the court this season. Andres Oropesa also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Broncos
| 01/13/25 @ Keys Gate | 61-59 |
| 01/09/25 vs Southwest | 76-41 |
| 01/07/25 vs South Miami | 95-56 |
Homestead smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in 39 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Keys Gate lost, don't look at Terrance Shannon Jr. Despite the final result, he posted 23 points and eight rebounds. Tristan Brown was another key player, putting up nine points.
Homestead's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-6. As for Keys Gate, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-7.
Homestead didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 72-67 loss against Florida Christian on the 15th. As for Keys Gate, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, an 85-31 win against Everglades Prep Academy on the 15th.
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