Dion Alexander and Elijah Ball, former Thornwood High School standouts, played on Thursday, November 9 in NJCAA game

Prairie State Pioneers Coach Mike Manderino (2024) | Prairie State Pioneers

By South Cook News

Nov 10, 2023

On Thursday, November 9, former Thornwood High School standouts Dion Alexander and Elijah Ball’s current college team, the Prairie State Pioneers, won 77-76 in their NJCAA game against the Olive-Harvey Panthers.

The game took place in Chicago Heights, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Olive-Harvey Panthers this season.

The Prairie State Pioneers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, November 11 at 3 p.m. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Name: Dion Alexander

Position: Guard

Hometown: South Holland

Height: 6′0″

Name: Elijah Ball

Position: Forward

Hometown: Lansing

Height: 6′2″

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