Basketball Recap: Owen X. Winkelfoos Key Part of Team Effort in Fighting Scots Win + How To Watch
By Team Reports
Dec 5, 2025, 8:28am
Basketball Recap: Highland Fighting Scots vs. Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets

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| 12/03/25 - Away | 41-38 W |
| 12/03/24 - Home | 50-77 L |
| 12/03/19 - Away | 32-65 L |
| 11/30/18 - Home | 35-39 L |
| 12/01/17 - Away | 45-57 L |
| 12/02/16 - Home | 30-32 L |
Highland hadn't done well against Mt. Vernon recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Fighting Scots skirted past the Yellowjackets 41-38. This was payback for the Fighting Scots, who suffered a 77-50 loss the last time these two teams met.
Highland got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Owen X. Winkelfoos out in front who dropped a double-double with ten points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Mason Hughes, who posted nine points and seven boards.
Highland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in ten consecutive games dating back to last season.
The victory got Highland back to even at 1-1. As for Mt. Vernon, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Coming up, Highland will look to defend their home court on Friday against Marion Harding at 7:15 p.m. This will be the Fighting Scots' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Mt. Vernon, they will venture away from home to take on Johnstown-Monroe at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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