Football Preview: Chicago Christian Knights vs. Aurora Christian Eagles
The Chicago Christian Knights will challenge the Aurora Christian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chicago Christian will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Chicago Christian's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Christ the King, posting a 42-0 victory at home. Considering the Knights have won seven matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Chicago Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kenny Jager out in front who rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Jager is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Christian Flutman was another key passer, throwing for 163 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes.
Meanwhile, Aurora Christian fell victim to Wheaton Academy and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Warriors, falling 41-0. The Eagles have struggled against the Warriors recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Chicago Christian pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Aurora Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Chicago Christian took a serious blow against Aurora Christian when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 36-7. Can Chicago Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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