Manual Rams (Peoria, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Dunlap Eagles (Dunlap, IL), 71-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Manual upgrades its record to 10-9 on the season. The Rams travel to Sherrard (Sherrard, IL) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 20. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 15-2. Sherrard won 50-39 in their recent league bout against Monmouth-Roseville (Monmouth, IL)

Next up, the Eagles play the Pekin Dragons (Pekin, IL) in a Mid-Illini bout, on Saturday, January 20. Dunlap will attempt to upgrade on its 7-10 season record. The Dragons go into the bout with a 10-6 record after their 52-48 league win over East Peoria (East Peoria, IL).