The Ellison Lions basketball squad (Chicago, IL), was crushed 62-29 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Thornridge Falcons (Dolton, IL)

With the victory, Thornridge advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Falcons host Crete-Monee (Crete, IL) to confront the Warriors in a contest on Friday, December 12. The Warriors go into the contest with a record of 2-2. Crete-Monee lost 46-44 in their recent non-league contest against Southland College Prep (Matteson, IL)

Next up, the Lions face the Northtown Pumas (Chicago, IL) in a match, on Thursday, December 11. Ellison will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Pumas enter the match with a 0-2 record after their 65-32 league loss to Walther Christian Academy (Melrose Park, IL).