The Conchs came out fighting Feb. 14, intent to slay the Mighty Dragons of Stranahan in the FHSAA 4A Region 4 quarterfinals. Key West, seeded No. 7, earned a regional berth with their success within a challenging schedule, which gave them a power ranking strong enough to earn a bid to the next set of brackets despite losing in districts.
Key West came out of the gates with fire to match the Dragons, scoring 21 points in the first quarter. But Stranahan, the third-seeded team in the region, earned their ranking justly and outperformed the Conchs the rest of the way to seal the win over Key West. The Dragons increased their lead each quarter, holding the Conchs to just four points in the second and fourth.
James Osborne scored 20 points while Leandro Batista added six and Judson Snider five. The 73-36 loss spelled the end of the season for the Conchs, who finished with a solid 14-12 record and the distinction of being the longest-lasting team in Monroe County this season.
