Mt. Vernon put its nose to the grindstone and turned back West Holmes in a 59-44 decision in Ohio boys basketball on January 13.
The first quarter gave Mt. Vernon a 11-10 lead over West Holmes.
The Yellow Jackets fought to a 29-25 intermission margin at the Knights’ expense.
Mt. Vernon jumped to a 43-36 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Yellow Jackets hummed like a well-oiled machine through the fourth quarter, extending the lead with a 16-8 advantage in the frame.
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