Illinois High School Basketball - Bloomington trounced by Peoria
February 9, 2023: Peoria, IL 61604
In Thursday's league match, the host Peoria Lions basketball team scored a decisive 71-19 triumph over the Bloomington Purple Raiders.
In their next game, the Lions face the Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL) in a non-league match, on Monday, February 13. Peoria will attempt to move on its 23-3 season record. The Redbirds enter the match with a 17-10 record after their 52-44 league loss to Dunlap (Dunlap, IL).
With the defeat, Bloomington moves to 5-21 on the year. The Purple raiders host Champaign Central (Champaign, IL) to face the Maroons in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 14. The Maroons enter the match with a record of 13-16. Champaign Central lost 57-53 in their recent non-league match against Springfield (Springfield, IL)