Alder captures third straight district title with win over Heath

The Jonathan Alder boys varsity basketball team defended their Division IV district championship.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 7:47pm

The Jonathan Alder boys varsity basketball team walked into Ariel Arena at Mount Vernon Nazarene University with history on its mind. The two-time defending Division IV district champion Pioneers faced off against the formidable Heath Bulldogs and earned a hard-fought 46-29 win, capturing their third consecutive district championship.

Why it matters

Jonathan Alder's boys basketball team has established itself as a dominant force in Division IV, winning three straight district titles. This latest victory cements their status as one of the top programs in their class and sets them up for a potential deep playoff run.

The details

In the Division IV district title game, the Jonathan Alder Pioneers defeated the Heath Bulldogs by a score of 46-29. The Pioneers, who were the two-time defending district champions, continued their winning ways and captured their third straight district championship.

  • The district title game was played on Friday at Ariel Arena at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

The players

Jonathan Alder

The boys varsity basketball team that has won three consecutive Division IV district championships.

Heath Bulldogs

The opponent that Jonathan Alder faced in the Division IV district title game.

Danny Bentley

A player for Jonathan Alder who guarded Heath's JJ Holloway during the game.

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The takeaway

Jonathan Alder's boys basketball team has established itself as a dominant force in Division IV, winning three straight district titles. This latest victory cements their status as one of the top programs in their class and sets them up for a potential deep playoff run.