SOUTHERNMOST SHOWDOWN Conchs down Dolphins in tennis

n March 1, the Key West Conchs and Marathon Dolphins met in the southernmost island to continue a battle for Keys court supremacy. In the two teams’ second meeting in as many weeks, the Conchs emerged with a 6-1 win, duplicating the outcome of their Feb. 15 matchup. Marathon sophomore standout Adrien Holdinga was the lone Dolphin to emerge victorious from the evening, winning his #1 singles match 8-6.

— Alex Rickert

ELLA HALL/Keys Weekly

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

The Lady Conchs poured on the runs against South Dade High School in a doubleheader on March 5, including a home run from the bat of Miesha Hernandez in game one. Chloe Gilday threw a no-hitter in the shutout, striking out 10 in just 4 innings of play in their 15-0 mercy rule win over the Buccaneers.

In game two, Hernandez and Nevaeh Arnold paired up in the circle for the Conchs, allowing just 2 hits and striking out 10 in the victory. Game two ended in a 17-2 win for Key West. The lopsided victories were made possible by solid hitting in the two-game series. Lady Conchs earning hits in addition to Hernandez were Isabella Franco, Dharma Murray, Vera Rodger and Madelyn Perusse with 2 hits each over the span of both games. Maicey Malgrat, Shylo Sanchez, Alexa Condella, Ty Cervantes and Lindsey Koppal all earned hits as well. The wins place Key West at 3-0 heading into their next game on Friday, March 10 at home against Santa Fe.