Basketball Game Preview: Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks vs. Beacon Academy Trailblazers

The Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks will challenge the Beacon Academy Trailblazers at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games.

On Monday, Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park didn't have too much trouble with British International School of Chicago as they won 48-33. Given the Hawks' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 321st, while British International School of Chicago are ranked 651st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Beacon Academy). They took their game on Monday with ease, bagging an 89-11 victory over Roycemore. The Trailblazers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 26 points or more this season.

Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. As for Beacon Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-4.

Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park was taken down by Beacon Academy 59-31 in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.