Iowa High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon holds off Jefferson
December 7, 2024: Mt. Vernon, IA 52314 In Saturday's non-league contest, the host Mt. Vernon Mustangs basketball team scored a close 57-54 triumph over the Jefferson Hawks.
The Mustangs (2-0) will now prepare for their contest against Benton (Van Horne, IA). The Bobcats go into the non-league contest with a 0-2 record. In their last contest, Benton was tipped by West Delaware (Manchester, IA), 56-42, in a non-league contest.
In their next game, the Hawks confront the Xavier Saints (Cedar Rapids, IA) in a non-league contest, on Friday, December 13. Jefferson will attempt to better on its 1-2 season record. The Saints go into the contest with a 2-0 record after their 47-45 non-league win over Waverly-Shell Rock (Waverly, IA).