The Metamora Redbirds ran past the visiting East Peoria Raiders basketball team by a final score of 63-53 in Saturday's league game.

In their next game, the Redbirds face the Washington Panthers (Washington, IL) in a Chicago Public - Blue South game, on Tuesday, January 10. Metamora will attempt to move on its 13-2 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 10-7 record after their 50-37 non-league win over Canton (Canton, IL).

With the defeat, East Peoria moves to 10-5 on the year. The Raiders host East Moline United (East Moline, IL) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Monday, January 9. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 13-4. East Moline United won 77-39 in their recent non-league game against Quest Charter Academy (Peoria, IL)