Dion Alexander and Elijah Ball, former Thornwood High School standouts, played on Thursday, January 11 in NJCAA game

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

By South Cook News

Jan 12, 2024

On Thursday, January 11, former Thornwood High School standouts Dion Alexander and Elijah Ball’s current college team, the Prairie State Pioneers, lost 79-83 in their NJCAA game against the Waubonsee Chiefs.

The game took place in Chicago Heights, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Waubonsee Chiefs this season.

The Prairie State Pioneers’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, January 18 at 7:15 p.m. in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

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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