Basketball Recap: Jonathan Alder Comes Up Short

On Saturday, the Jonathan Alder Pioneers didn't have quite enough to beat the Central Crossing Comets and fell 41-39.

Savannah Hamilton continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Central Crossing, shooting 5-for-7 from deep and dropping a double-double on 24 points and ten steals. That's the most points Hamilton has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Cordelia Watkins, who posted eight points and seven rebounds.

Jonathan Alder's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Central Crossing, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-4.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jonathan Alder will finish 2024 at home by hosting Westerville Central at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Central Crossing, they will host Heath at 7:00 p.m. on January 4, 2025.