Mt. Vernon entered their matchup against Independence on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Mt. Vernon fell just short of Independence by a score of 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Mt. Vernon has suffered since July 16, 2024.
Mt. Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Independence, they moved to 6-5 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Independence beat Mt. Vernon by a score of 8-7 later that day.
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