The Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets will challenge the Licking Heights Hornets at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Mt. Vernon is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
On Friday, Mt. Vernon was able to grind out a solid win over Licking Valley, taking the game 6-3.
Jocelyn Scarbury
| 04/18/25 vs Licking Valley | 7 |
| 04/14/25 vs Granville | 8 |
| 04/11/25 @ Watkins Memorial | 5 |
| 04/02/25 @ Licking Valley | 6 |
| 03/28/25 @ Fort Walton Beach | 8 |
| + 2 more games |
Jocelyn Scarbury spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on one hit and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Mt. Vernon let Hailey Rudrick and Rylee Myers run wild. Rudrick went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run, while Myers went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs Myers has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Keely Pollard, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Licking Heights' good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of Licking Valley by a score of 7-5. While the Hornets didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Panthers 4-0 in the first period.
Licking Heights also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Natalie Mahoney gave up three earned (and four unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Lydia Rauch made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was her first of the season. Alissa West was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Mt. Vernon's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Licking Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 8-6.
Mt. Vernon's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. The Yellowjackets have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Licking Heights, though, as they've been averaging only 0.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Mt. Vernon continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
