Basketball Recap: Downtown Doral Skates Past Academy for Innovative Education with Ease

There's no place like home for Downtown Doral, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They breezed by the Academy for Innovative Education Aviators to the tune of 81-22 on Thursday. The Dolphins have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 25 points or more this season.

Downtown Doral had a senior duo take command as Giancarlo Romero dropped a double-double on 23 points and 23 rebounds and Juan Castro went 12 for 17 en route to 31 points and six steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Castro has scored all season. Paolo Guerrero was another key player, going 5 of 12 on his way to 11 points and six boards.

Downtown Doral smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Downtown Doral pushed their record up to 11-7 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.0 points per game. As for Academy for Innovative Education, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.

Downtown Doral does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Academy for Innovative Education, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Dade Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Dade Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four games.