The Ellis basketball team (Pittsburgh, PA), was routed 51-26 in Wednesday's league battle with the host Winchester Thurston (Pittsburgh, PA)

The now sport a 4-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Steel Valley for a WPIAL 2A 3 bout on Thursday, January 4. Winchester Thurston will clash with a Ironmen squad coming off a 78-12 league loss to Clairton (Clairton, PA). The Ironmen record now stands at 1-7.

Next up, the clash with the Westinghouse Bulldogs (Pittsburgh, PA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 6. Ellis will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record.