Illinois High School Basketball - Ottawa holds off Metamora
January 2, 2023: Ottawa, IL 61350 Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL) and the visiting Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL), saw Ottawa's basketball squad hold off Metamora by a tally of 51-46.
With the victory, Ottawa improves its record to 14-3 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Sycamore (Sycamore, IL) to confront the Spartans in a Interstate 8 challenge on Wednesday, January 4. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 7-10. Sycamore lost 64-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Evanston (Evanston, IL)
Next up, the Redbirds confront the Limestone Rockets (Bartonville, IL) in a Mid-Illini challenge, on Wednesday, January 4. Metamora will attempt to improve on its 12-5 season record. The Rockets come into the challenge with a 6-9 record after their 46-34 non-league win over Glenwood (Chatham, IL).