Basketball Game Preview: Fairborn Skyhawks vs. Butler Aviators

Fairborn is 2-8 against Butler since January of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Fairborn Skyhawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Butler Aviators at 7:00 p.m.

Fairborn is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They fell 61-52 to West Carrollton. That's two games in a row now that the Skyhawks have lost by exactly nine points.

Meanwhile, Butler put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 55-30 margin over Greenville. That 25 point margin sets a new team best for the Aviators this season.

Butler pushed their record up to 12-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Fairborn, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11.

Fairborn came up short against Butler in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 52-48. Will Fairborn have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.