The Morton Potters topped the host Pekin Dragons basketball team by a final score of 44-28 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Potters face the Manual Rams (Peoria, IL) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 28. Morton will attempt to move on its 19-7 season record. The Rams enter the game with a 15-8 record after their 59-50 league win over Danville (Danville, IL).

With the defeat, Pekin moves to 10-12 on the year. The Dragons travel to East Moline United (East Moline, IL) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Saturday, January 28. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 18-5. East Moline United won 77-54 in their recent league game against Galesburg (Galesburg, IL)