Chicago Christian came tearing into Friday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 30.5 points) and they left with even more momentum. Their defense stepped up to hand the Christ the King Gladiators a 42-0 shutout. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 107th, while the Gladiators are ranked 357th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Chicago Christian's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Christ the King, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chicago Christian will square off against Aurora Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chicago Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Aurora Christian likes a good challenge. As for Christ the King, they will challenge Chicago Hope Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chicago Hope Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Christ the King surely won't give up without a fight.
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