Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Ellison Lions (Chicago, IL) and the visiting Clemente Wildcats (Chicago, IL), saw Ellison's basketball squad hold off Clemente by a tally of 48-44.

With the victory, Ellison improves its record to 19-4 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Cristo Rey Jesuit (Chicago, IL) to confront the Cristeros in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 12. The Cristeros come into the challenge with a record of 4-17.

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Wells Raiders (Chicago, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 9. Clemente will attempt to improve on its 16-11 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 12-9 record after their 63-51 non-league win over Senn (Chicago, IL).