Basketball Game Preview: Aurora Christian Eagles vs. Hinckley-Big Rock Royals

The Aurora Christian Eagles will face off against the Hinckley-Big Rock Royals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Aurora Christian sitting on four straight victories and Hinckley-Big Rock on six.

Last Tuesday, Aurora Christian strolled past North Shore Country Day with points to spare, taking the game 52-36.

Meanwhile, it's playoff time, and Hinckley-Big Rock had no trouble coming through when it counted. They put the hurt on Ida Crown Jewish Academy with a sharp 72-52 win on Wednesday. The Royals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 games by 20 points or more this season.

Aurora Christian pushed their record up to 17-12 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.0 points over those games. As for Hinckley-Big Rock, their win bumped their record up to 26-8.

Everything came up roses for Aurora Christian against Hinckley-Big Rock in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the team secured a 73-39 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Aurora Christian since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.