The Morton Potters topped the visiting Pekin Dragons basketball team by a final score of 38-27 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Potters face the Limestone Rockets (Bartonville, IL) in a Mid-Illini game, on Saturday, January 28. Morton will attempt to move on its 16-9 season record. The Rockets enter the game with a 8-14 record after their 60-47 non-league win over Normal West (Normal, IL).

With the defeat, Pekin moves to 10-13 on the year. The Dragons travel to Metamora (Metamora, IL) to face the Redbirds in a Mid-Illini game on Saturday, January 28. The Redbirds enter the game with a record of 14-9. Metamora lost 58-44 in their recent league game against Canton (Canton, IL)