Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Canton Little Giants (Canton, IL), 8-2 in a league challenge.

The Redbirds now own a 3-1 record. They take the field next when they host East Peoria for a Mid-Illini challenge on Tuesday, April 5. Metamora will battle a Raiders squad coming off a 6-1 non-league win over Bloomington (Bloomington, IL). The Raiders record now stands at 6-3.

With the loss, Canton falls to 0-8 on the campaign. The Little giants host Morton (Morton, IL) to battle the Potters in a Mid-Illini challenge on Tuesday, April 5. The Potters enter the challenge with a record of 2-3. Morton won 9-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Deer Creek-Mackinaw (Mackinaw, IL)