Canton won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They were outmatched by the Metamora Redbirds and fell 68-32. While losing is never fun, the Little Giants can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 400th, while the Redbirds are ranked 17th).
Canton has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season. As for Metamora, their victory bumped their record up to 21-5.
Canton will face off against Geneseo at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Metamora, they will take on Normal Community at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Normal Community will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Metamora surely won't give up without a fight.
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