Basketball Game Preview: Hinkley Thunder vs. Aurora Central Trojans + How To Watch

The Hinkley Thunder will square off against the Aurora Central Trojans at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

After dropping their season opener at home, Aurora Central is headed out to face a Thunder squad ready to give their home crowd a win. Hinkley was dealt a 48-8 loss at the hands of Jefferson Academy on Tuesday. The Thunder were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-4.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Aurora Central against DSST: Montview on Wednesday as the team secured a 51-24 victory. That's two games straight that the Trojans have won by exactly 27 points.

Hinkley was taken down by Aurora Central 55-6 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Thunder were down 31-3.