Basketball Game Preview: Aurora Greenmen vs. Streetsboro Rockets

The Aurora Greenmen and the Streetsboro Rockets will round out the year against one another at at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Aurora is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.

Last Friday, Aurora was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 62-58 to Highland. While losing is never fun, the Greenmen can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 527th, while the Hornets are ranked 130th).

Meanwhile, Streetsboro beat Kenston 50-41 on Monday.

Aurora's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Streetsboro, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.

Aurora took their win against Streetsboro when the teams last played back in January by a conclusive 56-35. The rematch might be a little tougher for Aurora since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.