Basketball Recap: Brennan Cuello's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Doral Academy Red Rock over Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas

By Team Reports Jan 24, 2025, 8:24am

Basketball Recap: Doral Academy Red Rock Dragons vs. Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Falcons

Doral Academy Red Rock was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 62-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Falcons. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Dragons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 71-62 back in December of 2024.

Several Dragons players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Brennan Cuello, who posted 13 points and six steals. Paris Brown was another key player, putting up 14 points and six rebounds.

Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jayden Orpilla, who put up 15 points and three steals. That's the most steals Orpilla has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kaleb Elliott, who earned 17 points.

Doral Academy Red Rock's loss dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas, they now have a winning record of 10-9.

Doral Academy Red Rock won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Somerset Academy Losee at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Doral Academy Red Rock is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.2 points per game this season. As for Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas, they will square off against Pinecrest Academy Cadence at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

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