Mt. Vernon kicked off their season on the road on Monday and hit a couple of potholes. They were outmatched by the Hillcrest Hornets and fell 71-29. The Mountaineers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-9.
Lillie Moore was nothing short of spectacular for Hillcrest: she went 7-for-12 to rack up 20 points in addition to six steals and five rebounds. What's more, Moore also posted a 58% shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sa'niya Johnson, who shot 50% from the field en route to 15 points.
Looking ahead, after both having extra time off, Mt. Vernon and Glendale will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 6:00 p.m. on December 8. As for Hillcrest, they will face off against Lighthouse Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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