Missouri High School Basketball - Mt. Vernon holds off Monett
January 25, 2019: Monett, MO 65708 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mt. Vernon Mountaineers (Mt. Vernon, MO) and the host Monett Cubs (Monett, MO), saw Mt. Vernon's basketball squad hold off Monett by a tally of 69-62.
With the victory, Mt. Vernon improves its record to 16-8 on the campaign. The Mountaineers host Marion County (Philadelphia, MO) to confront the Mustangs in a Freelance challenge on Friday, January 25. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 3-15.
Next up, the Cubs confront the Nevada Tigers (Nevada, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 29. Monett will attempt to improve on its 7-10 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 12-5 record after their 76-58 non-league win over Carthage (Carthage, MO).