In Thursday's non-league match, the host Pekin Dragons basketball team scored a decisive 66-44 triumph over the Midwest Central/Delavan Raiders.

In their next game, the Dragons meet the Bloomington Purple Raiders (Bloomington, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 17. Pekin will attempt to move on its 4-7 season record. The Purple Raiders enter the match with a 1-9 record after their 78-37 league loss to Peoria Notre Dame (Peoria, IL).

With the defeat, Midwest Central/Delavan moves to 4-9 on the year. The Raiders travel to Astoria/VIT (Astoria, IL) to meet the Rebels in a non-league match on Saturday, December 17. The Rebels enter the match with a record of 4-5. Astoria/VIT lost 40-35 in their recent non-league match against Illini Central/Greenview (Mason City, IL)