Sports
March 2, 2026
Despite the presence of Cristo Rey defenders, Jonathan Alder’s Byron Byerly (32) goes up for a basket on Thursday. The 6-8 sophomore tallied 12 points during the Pioneers’ Division IV tournament victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Top-seeded JA Pioneer cagers roll past Cristo Rey during opening contest of Division IV tournament
When one basketball team is markedly better than an opponent, the coach of the higher-ranked group always worries.
Coaches wonder how their team will respond against an obviously inferior squad, especially during tournament time.
Jonathan Alder boys head coach Derek Dicke had those same feelings befor...


