The Ellison Lions volleyball squad (Chicago, IL), was edged 2-1 in Thursday's league battle with the host Providence-St. Mel Knights (Chicago, IL)

With the win, Providence-St. Mel improves its record to 1-6 on the season. The Knights travel to Christ the King (Chicago, IL) to encounter the Gladiators in a non-league battle on Monday, October 13. The Gladiators go into the battle with a record of 7-6. Christ the King lost 2-0 in their recent non-league contest against Bishop McNamara (Kankakee, IL)

Next, the Lions battle the Walther Christian Academy Broncos (Melrose Park, IL) in a Chicago Prep contest, on Wednesday, October 15. Ellison will attempt to move on its 0-7 season record. The Broncos enter the contest with a 17-5 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Southland College Prep (Matteson, IL).