Palma-Monterey hoops

 We already know both the Chieftains and Monterey can play tenacious defense, run up and down the court and knock down jumpers.
 Palma has arguably the best player in the region in reigning Gabilan Division MVP Jamaree Bouyea while Monterey has the assassin in sharpshooter Kobe Ordonio.
 Three keys to this game start with the play in the paint.
 Can an undersized, yet athletic Monterey squad contain the Chieftains Cameron Jones, who presents problems with his 6-foot-5 frame?
 No doubt, there is an advantage for the Toreadores playing in their 100 plus year old gym, where the court is slightly smaller than regulation, and out of bounds means leaving the gym.
 Perhaps the key is how well will Monterey's Fab Four of sophomores respond under the expectations and pressure of being 17-0 and playing a team that reached the State Division IV finals last season.
 One more thing. Palma has won the last five meetings. Monterey's last win over Palma came nearly three years to the date of tonight's tipoff on their court on Jan. 24, 2014.