Swingin’ in the Rain: Golfers battle each other and the elements
Keys golfers teed off Aug. 31 at Florida Keys Country Club in Marathon. When the scorecards were tabulated, the Conchs compiled the lowest team...
Athlete of the Week: Bella Villalba
Bella VillalbaSenior, Coral ShoresVolleyball “Bella came out ready to play. She showed determination and heart from start to finish.” – Sam Ovalle, Hurricane head coach. Coral...
Coral Shores volleyball storms through 6-1 week
The Hurricanes traveled to Keys Gate Sept. 1, sweeping the Knights 3-0 on the volleyball court before rolling into South Dade two days later...
Keys runners shine through lightning delays at FNU Invitational
All three of Monroe County’s varsity cross country teams met at Larry & Penny Thompson Park in Miami for the FNU Invitational Sept. 3....
Key West golf edges Marathon in tight match at Ocean Reef
Monroe County golfers made their way to Key Largo on Sept. 9 for a match at the prestigious Ocean Reef Club, where Key West...
Keys football squads suffer week of what-ifs in stuffed comeback bids
Key West traveled to Delray Beach on Sept. 10, where an early deficit and a series of costly penalties ultimately proved too much to...
Standout individual performances kick off Hurricanes swim & dive season
Coral Shores may not have won the points battle in its Sept. 2 season opener, but a pair of Hurricanes gave the team plenty...
Athlete of the Week: Christina Rice
Christina RiceSophomore, Key West High SchoolSwimming “Although she is only in her second year, Christina has a natural talent for swimming, a strong competitive drive...
In-county clashes and Conch Cup action keeps Keys volleyball squads busy
All three of Monroe County’s volleyball teams tested their skills last week, with multiple in-county matchups as well as tournament action. To start things off,...
Marathon speedster Burns sets personal record as Keys runners open the season
The Lady ’Canes kicked off their cross country season Aug. 27 at Palmer Trinity School in a meet that almost was not. All-too-familiar late-summer...
Key West swimmers dive into the season with a pair of home meets
Key West dove into its season with a pair of home swimming meets on Aug. 28 and 29. For their home opener, the Conchs...
Conchs & ’Canes football battle loaded opponents as Marathon preps for spring rematch
Key West football got off to a late start on Aug. 28 as the Conchs awaited what was scheduled to be a 7 p.m....
Athlete of the Week: Chace Gaertner
Chace Gaertner Junior, Key West Running Back/Safety “Chace is one of those guys who is a leader in the locker room and on the field. He is...
Playing it safe: Keys athletes have layers of protections before they take the field
Florida’s student-athletes may be focused on wins, times and personal bests, but behind every practice and competition is another priority: getting them home safely. Long...
The price to play adds up quickly for Keys athletic teams
It may seem like every time you open your email or scroll through social media, you are bombarded with another fundraiser for a local...
Keys volleyball teams get the season underway
The Lady Fins’ volleyball squad opened their season in the win column. Marathon hosted Somerset Silver Palms on Aug. 18, battling through five sets to...
