Iowa High School Basketball - Independence nipped by Mt. Vernon
January 18, 2022: Mt. Vernon, IA 52314 The Mt. Vernon Mustangs tipped the visiting Independence Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 63-61 in Tuesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Mustangs face the Maquoketa Cardinals (Maquoketa, IA) in a WAMAC - East game, on Friday, January 21. Mt. Vernon will attempt to move on its 7-7 season record. The Cardinals enter the game with a 4-7 record after their 39-37 league win over Beckman (Dyersville, IA).
With the defeat, Independence moves to 6-7 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Clear Creek-Amana (Tiffin, IA) to face the Clippers in a WAMAC - West game on Friday, January 21. The Clippers enter the game with a record of 9-2. Clear Creek-Amana lost 73-59 in their recent league game against Williamsburg (Williamsburg, IA)