Jonathan Alder Pioneers (Plain City, OH) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Hilliard Davidson Wildcats (Hilliard, OH), 59-57 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Jonathan Alder upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Kenton Ridge (Springfield, OH) to play the Cougars in a Central Buckeye - Kenton Trail bout on Friday, December 2. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 2-0. Kenton Ridge won 63-54 in their recent non-league bout against Catholic Central (Springfield, OH)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Olentangy Orange Pioneers (Lewis Center, OH) in a Ohio Capital - Central bout, on Friday, December 2. Hilliard Davidson will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Pioneers come into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 68-46 non-league win over St. Charles (Columbus, OH).