All three Keys volleyball teams were eligible for districts this year, extending their seasons by a minimum of one game. Marathon faced Coral Shores in the opening round, ensuring that at least one Monroe County team would advance. It would be the Hurricanes who moved on, beating Marathon 3-0 and ending the season for the Fins on Oct. 17. Marathon’s record was 2-17 for the season, which the team hopes to build from next year with nine returning players. Coral Shores went on to play Somerset South Homestead on Oct. 19, winning 3-1 and advancing to the 3A District 16 championship match, where they faced Palmer Trinity. The ’Canes battled it out, taking the match to five sets, but ultimately fell to the Falcons 3-2 on Oct. 20. The Hurricanes ended their season with an 8-8 record and the District Runner-Up trophy.
Key West faced the Knights of Miami Sunset in the 4A District 16 quarterfinal match on Oct. 18. The Conchs made short work of the Knights, winning 3-0. Two days later, they faced Gulliver Prep in the semifinals, losing 3-0. Key West finished the season with an even 11-11 record, a mark underscored by the intensity of their high-octane opponents.
Team | Record | District Rank |
Coral Shores | 8-8 | 2nd |
Key West | 11-11 | 3rd |
Marathon | 2-17 | 5th |