Jonathan Alder’s Logan Stevens (32) goes up for a basket in this file photo. Stevens tallied 18 points during Tuesday’s 57-42 triumph over Hilliard Darby. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
Logan Stevens tossed in 18 points for Jonathan Alder’s boys hoopsters during Tuesday’s 57-42 victory over Hilliard Darby.
Stevens was joined in double figures by Henry Walker, who added 14 points.
The Pioneers (18-4) jumped out to a 16-5 lead in the opening quarter and took a 34-10 advantage at the halftime break.
JA’s margin climbed to 47-21 by the conclusion of the third quarter.
Alder wrapped up the regular season with the victory.
The Pioneers will now have a lengthy break before they open Division II tournament competition.
The top-seeded JA squad will host No. 20 Columbus East on Saturday, Feb. 29.
Tip-off is slated for 1 p.m.
Jonathan Alder
Stevens 8-0-18, Walker 6-2-14, Santa-Emma 3-0-9, Izzard 3-0-7, Heinig 2-0-4, T. Begin 0-2-2, Heisler 1-0-2, Richey 0-1-1. Totals 23-5-57.
Three-point goals: Santa-Emma 3, Stevens 2, Izzard 1.
Hilliard Darby
Sech 3-2-10, Roberts 3-1-9, Hambel 2-0-6, Evans 2-1-5, Gilkerson 2-1-5, Horvath 0-3-3, Foster 1-0-2, Skelskey 1-0-2. Totals 14-8-42.
Three-point goals: Sech 2, Roberts 2, Hambel 2.