Johnstown controlled the scoreboard and the game in a strong 68-33 victory over Mt. Vernon on Dec. 5 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
Johnstown opened with a 31-8 advantage over Mt. Vernon through the first quarter.
The Yellow Jackets trimmed the margin to make it 36-16 at the intermission.
Johnstown jumped to a 61-26 lead heading into the final quarter.
Both teams scored evenly in the final quarter to make it 68-33.
Last season, Mt Vernon and Johnstown faced off on Nov. 30, 2022 at Johnstown-Monroe High School.
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