Bishop Watterson Eagles (Columbus, OH) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Jonathan Alder Pioneers (Plain City, OH), 58-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bishop Watterson upgrades its record to 12-8 on the season. The Eagles host St. Francis DeSales (Columbus, OH) to play the Stallions in a Central Catholic bout on Friday, February 16. The Stallions go into the bout with a record of 11-8. St. Francis DeSales won 64-51 in their recent non-league bout against Dublin Jerome (Dublin, OH)

Next up, the Pioneers play the Urbana Hillclimbers (Urbana, OH) in a Central Buckeye Conference - Kenton Trail bout, on Friday, February 16. Jonathan Alder will attempt to upgrade on its 12-8 season record.