Clairton Bears (Clairton, PA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Ellis (Pittsburgh, PA), 57-26 in a league bout.

With the win, Clairton upgrades its record to 4-0 on the season. The Bears host Steel Valley (Munhall, PA) to play the Ironmen in a WPIAL 2A 3 bout on Wednesday, January 3. The Ironmen go into the bout with a record of 1-3. Steel Valley lost 95-23 in their recent league bout against Serra Catholic (McKeesport, PA)

Next up, the play the West Greene Pioneers (Waynesburg, PA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 20. Ellis will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record. The Pioneers go into the bout with a 1-5 record after their 57-14 non-league loss to Waynesburg Central (Waynesburg, PA).