Thornwood High School standouts Dion Alexander and Elijah Ball’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Thursday, January 25

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

By South Cook News

Jan 26, 2024

On Thursday, January 25, former Thornwood High School standouts Dion Alexander and Elijah Ball’s current college team, the Prairie State Pioneers, lost 65-66 in their NJCAA game against the McHenry County Scots.

The game took place in Chicago Heights, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the McHenry County Scots this season.

The Prairie State Pioneers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 27 at 2 p.m. in Cicero, 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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