Basketball Game Preview: Fairborn Skyhawks vs. Butler Aviators

Fairborn is on a seven-game streak of home wins, while Butler is on a eight-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Fairborn Skyhawks will host the Butler Aviators at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

Last Wednesday, Fairborn didn't have quite enough to beat West Carrollton and fell 51-49.

Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Butler on Wednesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Greenville out of the water with a 46-12 final score. The Aviators have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 25 points or more this season.

Fairborn's defeat dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Butler, their win bumped their record up to 14-0.

Fairborn came up short against Butler in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 41-29. Will Fairborn have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.