Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL) and the visiting Dunlap Eagles (Dunlap, IL), saw Metamora's basketball squad wallop Dunlap by a tally of 68-46.

With the victory, Metamora improves its record to 14-4 on the campaign. The Redbirds travel to Eastside (Camden, NJ) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 13. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 6-3. Eastside won 57-52 in their recent league challenge against Lenape (Medford, NJ)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Pekin Dragons (Pekin, IL) in a Mid-Illini challenge, on Saturday, January 20. Dunlap will attempt to improve on its 7-8 season record. The Dragons come into the challenge with a 10-6 record after their 52-48 league win over East Peoria (East Peoria, IL).