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Mt. VernonIndependence
Mustangs
49
Mustangs
33

The Independence (IA) varsity basketball team lost Tuesday's home non-conference game against Mt. Vernon (IA) by a score of 49-33.

Game Details: Independence High School

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Mt. Vernon----49
Independence----33
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Game Story

Iowa High School Basketball - Independence topped by Mt. Vernon

December 19, 2023: Independence, IA 50644

The Independence Mustangs basketball team (Independence, IA), dropped 49-33 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Mt. Vernon Mustangs (Mt. Vernon, IA)

In their next game, the Mustangs meet the Fort Madison Bloodhounds (Fort Madison, IA) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 21. Mt. Vernon will attempt to better on its 4-3 season record. The Bloodhounds enter the match with a 3-4 record after their 73-63 non-league loss to Washington (Washington, IA).

With the defeat, Independence moves to 2-6 on the year. The Mustangs host South Tama County (Tama, IA) to meet the Trojans in a WAMAC - West match on Friday, January 5. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 3-4. South Tama County won 53-47 in their recent league match against Vinton-Shellsburg (Vinton, IA)

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon Cooper Parks's highlights Independence High School 0:50
  • Play video icon 5 Steals vs Independence 0:46

Rankings & Records

Mt. Vernon (23-24)

IAClass
13240
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
14-111-38-34-82-0.560.2501,3251,226

Independence (23-24)

IAClass
26159
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
8-142-87-71-7.364.2001,1911,347

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Mt. Vernon		13.014.58.513.553.0
Independence		----54.1

Mt. Vernon Videos

  • Play video icon Highlight of Williamsburg High School 0:17
  • Play video icon Highlight of South Tama County High School 0:19

Independence Videos

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Head-to-Head

  • 12/19/2023 results not reported

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  • Mt. Vernon won on 12/19/2023
    12/19 @ 7:30pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Mt. Vernon----49
    Independence----33

    The Mt. Vernon (IA) varsity basketball team won Tuesday's away non-conference game against Independence (IA) by a score of 49-33.

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  • Mt. Vernon won on 1/26/2024
    1/26 @ 7:30pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Independence----43
    Mt. Vernon----71

    The Independence (IA) varsity basketball team lost Friday's away non-conference game against Mt. Vernon (IA) by a score of 71-43.

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Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Mt. Vernon7-7Independence4-11
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
12/5/23Mt. VernonBenton(W) 55-451/9/24IndependenceBenton
2/15/24IndependenceBenton(L) 65-59
12/8/23Vinton-ShellsburgMt. Vernon(W) 64-4212/1/23IndependenceVinton-Shellsburg(L) 84-74
2/9/24Vinton-ShellsburgIndependence(W) 74-45
12/12/23Mt. VernonSouth Tama County(L) 43-411/5/24South Tama CountyIndependence(W) 71-37
12/15/23Center Point-UrbanaMt. Vernon(W) 55-431/12/24Center Point-UrbanaIndependence
1/23/24Mt. VernonCenter Point-Urbana(L) 52-501/30/24IndependenceCenter Point-Urbana(L) 55-42
2/8/24Center Point-UrbanaIndependence(L) 55-46
1/5/24WilliamsburgMt. Vernon(W) 47-3212/8/23WilliamsburgIndependence(L) 59-48
1/9/24Mt. VernonClear Creek-Amana12/5/23IndependenceClear Creek-Amana(L) 78-50
1/11/24Mt. VernonClear Creek-Amana(W) 65-58
1/16/24Mt. VernonSolon(L) 58-451/19/24SolonIndependence(L) 75-35
2/2/24SolonMt. Vernon(L) 56-462/6/24IndependenceSolon(L) 78-52
1/19/24Mt. VernonWest Delaware(L) 52-3612/15/23IndependenceWest Delaware(W) 61-46
2/6/24West DelawareMt. Vernon(W) 58-381/23/24West DelawareIndependence(W) 68-64
1/29/24MarionMt. Vernon1/16/24MarionIndependence(L) 64-48
1/30/24MarionMt. Vernon(L) 49-342/2/24IndependenceMarion(L) 72-36
2/8/24Mt. VernonMarion(L) 66-60
2/9/24GrinnellMt. Vernon(W) 61-5412/12/23GrinnellIndependence(L) 62-46

Record Breakdown

Mt. Vernon (23-24)

Independence (23-24)
14-11
Overall
8-14
1-3
League
2-8
13-8
Non-League
6-6
2-0
Head to Head
0-2
7-7
Common Opponent
4-11
8-3
Home
7-7
4-8
Away
1-7
2-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
14-11
In-State
8-14
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0