Jonathan Alder Pioneers (Plain City, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Kenton Ridge Cougars (Springfield, OH), 51-42 in a league bout.

With the win, Jonathan Alder upgrades its record to 8-7 on the season. The Pioneers travel to Bishop Watterson (Columbus, OH) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 21. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 8-5. Bishop Watterson lost 35-27 in their recent league bout against St. Charles (Columbus, OH)

Next up, the Cougars clash with the Carroll Patriots (Dayton, OH) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 21. Kenton Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 7-7 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 8-4 record after their 58-57 league win over Chaminade-Julienne (Dayton, OH).