The Metamora Redbirds tipped the visiting Mt. Zion Braves basketball team by a final score of 72-69 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Redbirds face the Downers Grove South Mustangs (Downers Grove, IL) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 20. Metamora will attempt to move on its 17-4 season record. The Mustangs enter the game with a 11-5 record after their 66-64 league loss to Proviso East (Maywood, IL).

With the defeat, Mt. Zion moves to 18-1 on the year. The Braves host Tolono Unity (Tolono, IL) to face the Rockets in a non-league game on Saturday, January 20. The Rockets enter the game with a record of 18-0. Tolono Unity won 56-39 in their recent league game against Rantoul (Rantoul, IL)