Basketball Game Preview: Aurora Central Catholic Chargers vs. Leo Lions

The Aurora Central Catholic Chargers will square off against the Leo Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Aurora Central Catholic will head into Friday's matchup on the come-up: they were handed a heart-breaking three-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Mooseheart on Friday. Aurora Central Catholic was the clear victor by a 62-42 margin over Mooseheart. The victory was some much needed relief for the Chargers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, Leo entered their tilt with Crete-Monee on Sunday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They strolled past the Warriors with points to spare, taking the game 59-41. The win was all the more spectacular given the Lions' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 207th, while the Warriors are ranked 98th).

Leo is also on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 11-7 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.5 points per game. As for Aurora Central Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 3-17.

Aurora Central Catholic came up short against Leo when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 54-44. Will Aurora Central Catholic have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.