Dunlap Eagles (Dunlap, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Limestone Rockets (Bartonville, IL), 70-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Dunlap upgrades its record to 2-4 on the season. The Eagles host East Peoria (East Peoria, IL) to play the Raiders in a Mid-Illini bout on Tuesday, December 13. The Raiders go into the bout with a record of 4-1. East Peoria won 57-32 in their recent league bout against Canton (Canton, IL)

Next up, the Rockets play the Washington Panthers (Washington, IL) in a Chicago Public - Blue South bout, on Tuesday, December 13. Limestone will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 65-55 non-league win over Pekin (Pekin, IL).