Jackson Ironman/Ironladies (Jackson, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Hillsboro Indians (Hillsboro, OH), 47-41 in a league bout.

With the victory, Jackson upgrades its record to 4-6 on the campaign. The Ironman/Ironladies host Waverly (Waverly, OH) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 7. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 1-9.

Next up, the Indians play the Miami Trace Panthers (Washington Courthouse, OH) in a Frontier bout, on Friday, January 13. Hillsboro will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 11-1 record after their 44-35 non-league win over Zane Trace (Chillicothe, OH).