Ohio High School Basketball - Licking Valley nips Mt. Vernon
January 24, 2025: Newark, OH 43055
In Friday's league contest, the host Licking Valley Panthers basketball team scored a close 36-35 win over the Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets.
The Panthers (8-5) will now prepare for their contest against Liberty Union (Baltimore, OH). The Lions come into the non-league contest with a 8-7 record. In their last contest, Liberty Union was tipped by Fairfield Union (Lancaster, OH), 62-46, in a league contest.
In their next game, the Yellowjackets battle the Utica Redskins (Utica, OH) in a Licking County - Cardinal contest, on Tuesday, January 28. Mt. Vernon will attempt to better on its 9-6 season record. The Redskins come into the contest with a 2-11 record after their 51-35 league loss to Northridge (Johnstown, OH).