Illinois High School Basketball - Illini Bluffs nipped by Pekin
January 24, 2024: Pekin, IL 61554 The Pekin Dragons tipped the visiting Illini Bluffs Tigers basketball team by a final score of 51-47 in Wednesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Dragons face the Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL) in a Mid-Illini game, on Saturday, January 27. Pekin will attempt to move on its 9-13 season record. The Redbirds enter the game with a 10-16 record after their 46-37 league win over Canton (Canton, IL).
With the defeat, Illini Bluffs moves to 21-4 on the year. The Tigers travel to Peoria Heights (Peoria Heights, IL) to face the Patriots in a Freelance game on Tuesday, January 30. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 20-5.