The Ellison Lions volleyball team (Chicago, IL), was nudged 2-1 in Tuesday's league challenge with the host Christ the King Gladiators (Chicago, IL)

The Gladiators (10-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Chicago Academy (Chicago, IL). The Cougars enter the non-league challenge with a 8-7 record. In their last challenge, Chicago Academy was nudged by Lake View (Chicago, IL), 2-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Lions meet the Providence-St. Mel Knights (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Prep challenge, on Thursday, October 6. Ellison will attempt to move on its 1-7 season record. The Knights enter the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 2-1 league win over Holy Trinity (Chicago, IL).