Basketball Recap: Doral Academy Firebirds vs. Miami Christian Victors
Doral Academy put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They strolled past the Miami Christian Victors with points to spare, taking the game 67-50. The Firebirds have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Victors, too.
Doral Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Victoria Valle, who went 8 for 20 en route to 22 points plus three steals. Valle is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 20 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season. Stephanie Vega was another key player, earning 19 points plus two steals.
Doral Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Despite the loss, Miami Christian still got an impressive performance from Maria De Gracia, who almost dropped a double-double on 25 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ana Lucia Villarreal, who posted seven points along with six rebounds.
Doral Academy pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 78.8 points per game. As for Miami Christian, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-1 record.
Doral Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 67-60 loss against Central Pointe Christian Academy National on the 29th. As for Miami Christian, they will venture away from home to face off against Mater Lakes Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Mater Lakes Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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