Iowa High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon nipped by Jefferson
December 2, 2023: Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 The Jefferson Hawks tipped the visiting Mt. Vernon Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 51-44 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Hawks face the Kennedy Cougars (Cedar Rapids, IA) in a Mississippi Valley game, on Friday, December 8. Jefferson will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 1-1 record after their 65-47 non-league win over Pleasant Valley (Pleasant Valley, IA).
With the defeat, Mt. Vernon moves to 0-2 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Benton (Van Horne, IA) to face the Bobcats in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 5. The Bobcats enter the game with a record of 2-0. Benton won 57-55 in their recent non-league game against Regina (Iowa City, IA)
