Ellison Eagles (Killeen, TX) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Copperas Cove Bulldawgs (Copperas Cove, TX), 48-39 in a non-league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Midway Panthers (Waco, TX) in a non-league game, on Monday, December 12. Ellison will attempt to move on its 14-1 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 0-1 record after their 57-50 non-league loss to Ellison (Killeen, TX).

With the defeat, Copperas Cove moves to 0-2 on the year.