The Metamora Redbirds routed the visiting Canton Little Giants basketball team by a final score of 69-16 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Redbirds face the Manual Rams (Peoria, IL) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 27. Metamora will attempt to move on its 20-4 season record. The Rams enter the game with a 14-9 record after their 70-47 league win over Danville (Danville, IL).

With the defeat, Canton moves to 7-16 on the year. The Little giants travel to Geneseo (Geneseo, IL) to face the Maple Leafs in a non-league game on Saturday, January 27. The Maple Leafs enter the game with a record of 2-16. Geneseo won 44-42 in their recent league game against Alleman (Rock Island, IL)