Basketball Game Preview: Aurora Christian Eagles vs. Christ the King Gladiators

The Aurora Christian Eagles will face off against the Christ the King Gladiators at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Having struggled with four losses in a row, Aurora Christian turned things around against Marian Central Catholic on Tuesday. They managed a 62-58 win over the Hurricanes.

Meanwhile, Christ the King came up short against Wheaton Academy on Tuesday and fell 66-58. The Gladiators have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Aurora Christian's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-8. As for Christ the King, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 13-9.

Aurora Christian came up short against Christ the King when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 63-53. Will Aurora Christian 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.