Illinois High School Basketball - Joliet Central trounced by Peoria
December 26, 2025: Peoria, IL 61604 The Joliet Central Steelmen basketball squad (Joliet, IL), was crushed 62-39 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Peoria Lions (Peoria, IL)
With the victory, Peoria improves its record to 7-3 on the season. The Lions host East Peoria (East Peoria, IL) to encounter the Raiders in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 3. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 8-0. East Peoria won 63-55 in their recent non-league challenge against Manual (Peoria, IL)
In their next game, the Steelmen encounter the Sandburg Eagles (Orland Park, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 3. Joliet Central will attempt to advance on its 1-10 season record. The Eagles enter the battle with a 6-2 record after their 57-48 non-league win over Lyons (LaGrange, IL).
