Basketball Game Preview: Limestone Rockets vs. Metamora Redbirds

Limestone hasn't had much luck against Metamora recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Limestone Rockets will host the Metamora Redbirds at 6:30 p.m.

Last Wednesday, Limestone was beaten by Morton 76-41. While losing is never fun, the Rockets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 208th, while the Potters are ranked tenth).

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Metamora, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. Everything went their way against Pekin on Wednesday as Metamora made off with a 63-38 win.

Metamora pushed their record up to 22-6 with the victory, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.8 points per game. As for Limestone, they now have a losing record at 11-12.

Limestone was dealt a bruising 77-44 defeat at the hands of Metamora in their previous meeting back in January. Will Limestone have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.