The Roundup, Dec. 20, 2024: Conference action heats up across Central Illinois

Players from Heyworth and Peoria Christian battle in the lane during a game at the 2024 Clinton Shootout. Michael Savoie/Clutch Sports Media

The Friday before Christmas featured a number of high-level hoops matchups across Central Illinois. 

In boys basketball, East Peoria, Metamora and Fieldcrest picked up notable conference wins while Normal U-High and Peoria Notre Dame both went to overtime in nail-biting games. Girls basketball featured Metamora, Eureka and Heyworth winning in holiday tournaments, plus a signature HOIC victory from Dee-Mack.

Check out all the scores, recaps and top performers from Friday in The Roundup!

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