Ellison Lions (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Northtown Pumas (Chicago, IL), 38-21 in a league bout.

With the win, Ellison upgrades its record to 3-2 on the season. The Lions host Chicago Tech (Chicago, IL) to play the in a non-league bout on Monday, December 18. The go into the bout with a record of 1-0. Chicago Tech won 50-17 in their recent non-league bout against Cristo Rey Jesuit (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Pumas play the Northside Mustangs (Chicago, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 8. Northtown will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record.