ALTON – The Alton High boys basketball team was set to host the Belleville East Lancers in a key Southwestern Conference matchup Friday night in A-Town.

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But, at 7:30 p.m., the game’s scheduled tip-off time, neither team was warming up on the court.

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It was later announced that the game would be canceled due to a medical emergency on Belleville East’s behalf.

A make-up date is to be set next week.

The Redbirds are 5-4 on the season and will play at home on Monday, Dec. 18 against SIUE Charter at 7 p.m.