Hilliard Bradley Jaguars (Hilliard, OH) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Africentric Early College Nubians (Columbus, OH), 48-41 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hilliard Bradley upgrades its record to 8-3 on the campaign. The Jaguars travel to Groveport-Madison (Groveport, OH) to play the Cruisers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Cruisers come into the bout with a record of 3-9. Groveport-Madison lost 55-40 in their recent league bout against Newark (Newark, OH)

Next up, the Nubians play the South Bulldogs (Columbus, OH) in a Columbus City - South bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Africentric Early College will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a 9-1 record after their 85-71 league win over Walnut Ridge (Columbus, OH).