After a weeklong break for the holidays, Key West and Marathon got back into hoops action, playing the Panthers of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School out of Massachusetts. Key West hosted the Panthers on Dec. 28, falling 63-35 to the long-distance travelers. James Osborne had the team high with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals and a block. Josue Thanus added a dozen points, 6 rebounds, a steal and a block and Kameron Roberts scored 5 with 5 rebounds and a pair of steals. The loss evened up the Conchs’ record to 4-4 heading into the second half of regular season play. Up next for Key West is Marathon on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. for the beginning of a home tournament which spans Jan. 4-6.
After picking up a win against Key West, the Whitman-Hanson Panthers played at Marathon, defeating the Fins 71-50. Marathon’s Adrian Cruz had the hot hand for the Fins with 20 points. Daeshawn Holmes earned a double-double with 10 points and a dozen rebounds. Xavier Grant put in 11 with 3 rebounds. The Fins stand at 3-8 as they head into the Key West tournament beginning Jan. 4.
Coral Shores starts its regular season second half on Jan. 8 at district opponent Keys Gate. The ’Canes’ current record is an even 6-6.
Photos by TRACY McDONALD/Keys Weekly
