Almost seven weeks ago, Tanisha Multy exploded for a school record-tying 32 points. The Key West High girls basketball team defeated St. Brendan, 56-47, that night at Bobby Menendez Gym.

Multy, a quick shooting guard, hasn't been close to that scoring total since.

But Lady Conch coach Tony McDowell has a ready explanation. "We had her cherry picking," he...