Jonathan Alder Pioneers (Plain City, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Kenton Ridge Cougars (Springfield, OH), 58-54 in a league bout.

With the win, Jonathan Alder upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Pioneers host Bishop Ready (Columbus, OH) to play the Silver Knights in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 6. The Silver Knights go into the bout with a record of 2-0. Bishop Ready won 55-36 in their recent non-league bout against Briggs (Columbus, OH)

Next up, the Cougars play the Shawnee Braves (Springfield, OH) in a Central Buckeye - Kenton Trail bout, on Friday, December 9. Kenton Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Braves go into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 72-36 league win over Bellefontaine (Bellefontaine, OH).