Illinois High School Basketball - East Peoria nipped by Pekin
January 12, 2024: Pekin, IL 61554 The Pekin Dragons tipped the visiting East Peoria Raiders basketball team by a final score of 52-48 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Dragons face the Dunlap Eagles (Dunlap, IL) in a Mid-Illini game, on Saturday, January 20. Pekin will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 7-8 record after their 68-46 league loss to Metamora (Metamora, IL).
With the defeat, East Peoria moves to 10-9 on the year. The Raiders host Pontiac (Pontiac, IL) to face the Indians in a non-league game on Saturday, January 13. The Indians enter the game with a record of 9-7.