While Mt. Vernon didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They secured a 42-38 W over the Licking Valley Panthers on Friday. Given the Yellowjackets' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 182nd, while the Panthers are ranked 383rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Mt. Vernon's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Licking Valley, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Vernon will be home for the holidays to greet Northridge at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Licking Valley, they will welcome Johnstown-Monroe at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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