Basketball Preview: Mt. Vernon Mountaineers vs. Lebanon Yellowjackets
The Mt. Vernon Mountaineers will take on the Lebanon Yellowjackets in a tournament on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Mt. Vernon is headed into Saturday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They were dealt a 68-35 loss at the hands of Fair Grove.
Meanwhile, Lebanon lost to Aurora on the road by a 58-42 margin on Thursday. The Yellowjackets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lebanon might have lost, but man, Madison Myers was a machine: she scored 13 points plus eight rebounds and three blocks. Myers is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Morgan Durbin, who had nine points.
Mt. Vernon lost to Lebanon on the road by a decisive 77-59 margin in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Can Mt. Vernon avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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