Mt. Vernon had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.3 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Monday. They managed a 50-45 victory over the Licking Heights Hornets. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 62-34 back in December of 2024.
Yellowjackets
| 01/27/25 vs Licking Heights | 50-45 |
| 01/25/25 vs Licking Valley | 53-31 |
| 01/22/25 vs Heath | 45-28 |
| 01/15/25 vs Zanesville | 55-45 |
| 01/04/25 vs River Valley | 39-27 |
| + 4 more games |
Mt. Vernon's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-4. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.7 points per game. As for Licking Heights, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mt. Vernon will face off against Utica at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Licking Heights, they will head out to face off against Johnstown-Monroe at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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