Basketball Game Preview: Lakeview Vikings vs. Aurora Huskies

By Team Reports Dec 8, 2024, 11:25pm

Basketball Preview: Lakeview Vikings vs. Aurora Huskies

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Lakeview and Aurora are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2018, but not for long. The Lakeview Vikings will look to defend their home court on Thursday against the Aurora Huskies at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Last Saturday, Lakeview was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 43-39 to Arlington. While the Vikings didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 13-6 in the first quarter.

Meanwhile, Aurora ended up a good deal behind Wahoo on Saturday and lost 40-25. The defeat continues a trend for the Huskies in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now lost seven in a row.

Lakeview dropped their record down to 0-2 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Aurora, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.

Lakeview came up short against Aurora in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 32-26. Thankfully for Lakeview, Denae Nachtigal (who went 7 for 10 en route to 17 points plus eight rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.

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