In Thursday's non-league match, the host Peoria Notre Dame Irish basketball team scored a decisive 76-35 triumph over the Metamora Redbirds.

In their next game, the Irish meet the Alton Redbirds (Alton, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 16. Peoria Notre Dame will attempt to better on its 12-1 season record. The Redbirds enter the match with a 9-0 record after their 66-15 league win over Belleville East (Belleville, IL).

With the defeat, Metamora moves to 2-10 on the year. The Redbirds travel to Prairie Central (Fairbury, IL) to meet the Hawks in a non-league match on Saturday, December 16. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 1-11. Prairie Central lost 36-22 in their recent league match against St. Thomas More (Champaign, IL)