Ellison Eagles (Killeen, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host University Trojans (Waco, TX), 60-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Ellison upgrades its record to 27-5 on the season. The Eagles travel to Waco (Waco, TX) to play the Lions in a 5A Region III District 22 bout on Friday, February 9. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 9-21. Waco lost 78-33 in their recent league bout against Shoemaker (Killeen, TX)

Next up, the Trojans play the Killeen Kangaroos (Killeen, TX) in a 5A Region III District 22 bout, on Friday, February 9. University will attempt to upgrade on its 25-6 season record. The Kangaroos go into the bout with a 3-26 record after their 66-43 league loss to Belton (Belton, TX).