Ohio High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon succumbs to Newark
January 4, 2025: Mt. Vernon, OH 43050 In Saturday's non-league test, the Newark Wildcats (Newark, OH) basketball squad defeated the host Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets (Mt. Vernon, OH), by a score of 66-52.
Next, the Wildcats clash with the Teays Valley Vikings (Ashville, OH) in a Ohio Capital - Buckeye test, on Thursday, January 9. Newark will attempt to improve on its 9-1 season record.
The Yellowjackets (5-4) will now prepare for their test against Newark Catholic (Newark, OH). The Green Wave come into the Licking County - Cardinal test with a 2-5 record. In their last test, Newark Catholic overcame Danville (Danville, OH), 67-51, in a non-league test.
