Basketball Game Preview: Fremont Eagles vs. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves

The Fremont Eagles and the Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Fremont sitting on six straight wins and Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian on three.

Fremont is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 43-29 victory over Bethany Christian. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 110th, while the Bruins are ranked 372nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian against Hamilton on Friday as the team secured a 67-22 win. That looming 67-22 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Braves yet this season.

Fremont's victory bumped their record up to 19-6. As for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, their win bumped their record up to 14-12.

Fremont was able to grind out a solid victory over Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, winning 51-42. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fremont since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.