The Ellis routed the host Steel Valley Ironmen basketball team by a final score of 58-29 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the face the Springdale Dynamos (Springdale, PA) in a WPIAL 2A 3 game, on Monday, February 5. Ellis will attempt to move on its 7-12 season record. The Dynamos enter the game with a 4-13 record after their 50-19 league loss to Winchester Thurston (Pittsburgh, PA).

With the defeat, Steel Valley moves to 1-15 on the year. The Ironmen travel to Brashear (Pittsburgh, PA) to face the Bulls in a non-league game on Monday, February 5. The Bulls enter the game with a record of 9-9. Brashear won 47-17 in their recent league game against Carrick (Pittsburgh, PA)