Jonathan Alder Pioneers (Plain City, OH) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Bellefontaine Chieftains (Bellefontaine, OH), 52-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, Jonathan Alder upgrades its record to 10-7 on the campaign. The Pioneers travel to Hilliard Davidson (Hilliard, OH) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 8-8. Hilliard Davidson lost 52-44 in their recent league bout against Dublin Coffman (Dublin, OH)

Next up, the Chieftains play the Kenton Ridge Cougars (Springfield, OH) in a Central Buckeye Conference - Kenton Trail bout, on Friday, February 9. Bellefontaine will attempt to upgrade on its 5-12 season record. The Cougars come into the bout with a 14-5 record after their 56-48 league loss to London (London, OH).