Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Canton Little Giants (Canton, IL), 77-27 in a league bout.

With the win, Metamora upgrades its record to 6-2 on the season. The Redbirds travel to Pekin (Pekin, IL) to clash with the Dragons in a Mid-Illini bout on Friday, December 16. The Dragons go into the bout with a record of 5-3.

Next up, the Little Giants clash with the Dunlap Eagles (Dunlap, IL) in a Mid-Illini bout, on Friday, December 16. Canton will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 2-5 record after their 61-46 league loss to East Peoria (East Peoria, IL).