Mt. Vernon handled Sparta Highland 77-50 in an impressive showing for an Ohio boys basketball victory at Highland High on Dec. 3.
The first quarter gave Mt. Vernon a 22-17 lead over Sparta Highland.
The Yellow Jackets registered a 47-23 advantage at intermission over the Fighting Scots.
Mt. Vernon jumped to a 66-34 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Yellow Jackets chalked up this decision in spite of the Fighting Scots’ spirited final-quarter performance.
In recent action on Nov. 27, Sparta Highland faced off against Mt Gilead and Mt. Vernon took on Centerburg on Nov. 27 at Mount Vernon High School.
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