Ohio High School Basketball - Newark Catholic succumbs to Mt. Vernon
January 8, 2025: Mt. Vernon, OH 43050 In Wednesday's league test, the Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets (Mt. Vernon, OH) basketball squad defeated the visiting Newark Catholic Green Wave (Newark, OH), by a final score of 65-45.
Next, the Yellowjackets clash with the Granville Blue Aces (Granville, OH) in a Licking County - Buckeye test, on Saturday, January 11. Mt. Vernon will attempt to upgrade on its 6-4 season record. The Blue Aces come into the test with a 7-2 record after their 58-40 non-league win over Northridge (Johnstown, OH).
The Green Wave (2-6) will now prepare for their test against Heath (Heath, OH). The Bulldogs come into the Licking County - Cardinal test with a 9-1 record. In their last test, Heath went down by Licking Valley (Newark, OH), 44-37, in a league test.