Dion Alexander and Elijah Ball, former Thornwood High School standouts, played on Saturday, January 27 in NJCAA game

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

By South Cook News

Jan 28, 2024

On Saturday, January 27, former Thornwood High School standouts Dion Alexander and Elijah Ball’s current college team, the Prairie State Pioneers, lost 51-62 in their NJCAA game against the Morton Panthers.

The game took place in Cicero, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Morton Panthers this season.

The Prairie State Pioneers’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 30 at 7:15 p.m. in Elgin, 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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