The Washington Panthers basketball squad (Washington, IL), was crushed 60-38 in Friday's league battle with the host Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL)

With the victory, Metamora advances its record to 20-4 on the year. The Redbirds host Evanston (Evanston, IL) to meet the Wildkits in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 25. The Wildkits enter the battle with a record of 17-3. Evanston won 49-33 in their recent non-league battle against Loyola Academy (Wilmette, IL)

The Panthers now own a 7-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Peoria for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 25. Washington will meet a Lions squad coming off a 55-40 league win over Peoria Notre Dame (Peoria, IL). The Lions record now stands at 17-6.