The Pekin Dragons ran past the visiting East Peoria Raiders basketball team by a final score of 44-35 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Dragons face the Dunlap Eagles (Dunlap, IL) in a Mid-Illini game, on Saturday, January 13. Pekin will attempt to move on its 8-10 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 10-8 record after their 64-55 non-league win over Bloomington (Bloomington, IL).

With the defeat, East Peoria moves to 6-16 on the year. The Raiders travel to Limestone (Bartonville, IL) to face the Rockets in a Mid-Illini game on Saturday, January 13. The Rockets enter the game with a record of 9-11. Limestone won 45-42 in their recent non-league game against Ottawa (Ottawa, IL)