Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets (Mt. Vernon, OH) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Watkins Memorial Warriors (Pataskala, OH), 51-33 in a league match.

With the victory, Mt. Vernon upgrades its record to 7-1 on the year. The Yellowjackets travel to Hayes (Delaware, OH) to face the Pacers in a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. The Pacers enter the match with a record of 3-4.

The Warriors now sport a 3-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Olentangy Orange for a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. Watkins Memorial will face a Pioneers squad coming off a 62-58 league loss to Upper Arlington (Columbus, OH). The Pioneers record now stands at 2-4.