Basketball Game Preview: Aurora Central Catholic Chargers vs. De La Salle Meteors

Having just played yesterday, the Aurora Central Catholic Chargers will get right back to it and host the De La Salle Meteors at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Aurora Central Catholic is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.

Aurora Central Catholic came up short against West Chicago on Monday, falling 58-33.

Meanwhile, De La Salle posted their closest victory since December 28, 2024 on Sunday. They skirted past Evergreen Park 71-68. Given the Meteors' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 90th, while the Mustangs are ranked 397th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

De La Salle is also on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-11 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.8 points per game. As for Aurora Central Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-22.

Aurora Central Catholic took a serious blow against De La Salle when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 73-41. Will Aurora Central Catholic 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.