East Ridge Pioneers (Chattanooga, TN) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Chattanooga Central Pounders (Harrison, TN), 56-52 in a league match.

With the victory, East Ridge upgrades its record to 5-12 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Signal Mountain (Signal Mountain, TN) to face the Eagles in a 3A District 6 match on Tuesday, January 28. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 11-10. Signal Mountain lost 79-65 in their recent league match against Red Bank (Chattanooga, TN)

The Pounders now sport a 7-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host CSTHEA for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 28.