The Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets were victorious over the visiting Watkins Memorial Warriors basketball squad by a final score of 63-51 in Friday's league outing.

Next, the Yellowjackets clash with the Lakewood Lancers (Hebron, OH) in a Licking County - Cardinal outing, on Tuesday, February 4. Mt. Vernon will attempt to upgrade on its 11-6 season record. The Lancers enter the outing with a 2-16 record after their 59-37 league loss to Heath (Heath, OH).

The Warriors (6-11) will now prepare for their outing against Heath (Heath, OH). The Bulldogs enter the Licking County - Cardinal outing with a 16-2 record. In their last outing, Heath ran past Lakewood (Hebron, OH), 59-37, in a league outing.