Ellison Eagles (Killeen, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Waco Lions (Waco, TX), 74-35 in a league bout.

With the victory, Ellison upgrades its record to 28-5 on the campaign. The Eagles host Lake Belton (Temple, TX) to play the Broncos in a 5A Region III District 22 bout on Tuesday, February 13. The Broncos come into the bout with a record of 11-22. Lake Belton lost 88-64 in their recent league bout against Shoemaker (Killeen, TX)

Next up, the Lions play the University Trojans (Waco, TX) in a 5A Region III District 22 bout, on Tuesday, February 13. Waco will attempt to upgrade on its 9-22 season record. The Trojans come into the bout with a 26-6 record after their 55-42 league win over Killeen (Killeen, TX).