Yellowjackets
| 01/21/25 @ Heath | 47-40 |
| 01/17/25 vs Licking Heights | 50-48 |
| 01/14/25 @ Zanesville | 69-46 |
Heath typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Mt. Vernon proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Heath Bulldogs by a score of 47-40. Winning may never get old, but the Yellowjackets sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Heath's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaxon Duston, who posted 14 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Kaminsky was another key player, putting up nine points in addition to seven boards and six assists.
Mt. Vernon has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. As for Heath, their defeat ended a 13-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 13-2.
Mt. Vernon is taking a road trip to take on Licking Valley at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Licking Valley has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Heath, they will host Johnstown-Monroe at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Johnstown-Monroe will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Heath surely won't give up without a fight.
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