Illinois High School Basketball - Pekin tipped by Metamora
January 8, 2022: Metamora, IL 61548 In Saturday's league match, the host Metamora Redbirds basketball team scored a tight 45-41 triumph over the Pekin Dragons.
In their next game, the Redbirds meet the Washington Panthers (Washington, IL) in a Mid-Illini match, on Friday, January 14. Metamora will attempt to better on its 12-5 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 10-4 record after their 49-47 non-league win over Centennial (Champaign, IL).
With the defeat, Pekin moves to 2-10 on the year. The Dragons host East Peoria (East Peoria, IL) to meet the Raiders in a Mid-Illini match on Friday, January 14. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 10-5. East Peoria won 65-38 in their recent non-league match against Illinois Valley Central (Chillicothe, IL)