Missouri High School Basketball - Springfield Catholic fells Mt. Vernon
February 9, 2024: Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish (Springfield, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Mt. Vernon Mountaineers (Mt. Vernon, MO), 49-37 in a league bout.
With the win, Springfield Catholic upgrades its record to 16-5 on the season. The Fighting Irish host Fair Grove (Fair Grove, MO) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league bout on Friday, February 16. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 16-5. Fair Grove won 53-23 in their recent league bout against Clever (Clever, MO)
Next up, the Mountaineers clash with the Monett Cubs (Monett, MO) in a Big 8 bout, on Tuesday, February 13. Mt. Vernon will attempt to upgrade on its 10-8 season record. The Cubs go into the bout with a 5-14 record after their 47-41 league loss to Cassville (Cassville, MO).