Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Limestone Rockets (Bartonville, IL), 56-44 in a league match.

With the victory, Metamora upgrades its record to 11-9 on the year. The Redbirds host East Peoria (East Peoria, IL) to face the Raiders in a Mid-Illini match on Friday, January 10. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 10-9. East Peoria lost 81-60 in their recent league match against Morton (Morton, IL)

The Rockets now sport a 8-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Pekin for a Mid-Illini match on Friday, January 10. Limestone will face a Dragons squad coming off a 40-38 league win over Canton (Canton, IL). The Dragons record now stands at 10-8.