Texas High School Basketball - Mineola nips Mount Vernon
January 2, 2024: Mount Vernon, TX 75457
Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Mineola Yellowjackets (Mineola, TX) and the host Mount Vernon Tigers (Mount Vernon, TX), saw Mineola's basketball squad hold off Mount Vernon by a tally of 63-56.
With the victory, Mineola improves its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets host Winnsboro (Winnsboro, TX) to play the Raiders in a 3A Region II District 13 challenge on Friday, January 5. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 4-1. Winnsboro won 53-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Harts Bluff (Mt. Pleasant, TX)
Next up, the Tigers play the Chapel Hill Red Devils (Mount Pleasant, TX) in a 3A Region II District 13 challenge, on Friday, January 5. Mount Vernon will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a 21-1 record after their 88-27 league win over Winona (Winona, TX).