Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Washington Panthers (Washington, IL) and the host East Peoria Raiders (East Peoria, IL), saw Washington's basketball squad wallop East Peoria by a tally of 57-35.

With the victory, Washington improves its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Dunlap (Dunlap, IL) to confront the Eagles in a Mid-Illini challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 7-5. Dunlap lost 42-39 in their recent league challenge against Canton (Canton, IL)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Morton Potters (Morton, IL) in a Mid-Illini challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. East Peoria will attempt to improve on its 4-10 season record. The Potters come into the challenge with a 9-3 record after their 60-43 league win over Limestone (Bartonville, IL).