Ida Crown Jewish Academy Aces (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Ellison Lions (Chicago, IL), 40-21 in a league bout.

With the win, Ida Crown Jewish Academy upgrades its record to 7-1 on the season. The Aces host Wolcott College Prep (Chicago, IL) to play the Wolves in a non-league bout on Monday, January 29. The Wolves go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Lions play the Cristo Rey Jesuit Cristeros (Chicago, IL) in a bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Ellison will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record.