Mt. Vernon scored early and often to roll over Sparta Highland 77-50 at Highland High on Dec. 3 in Ohio boys high school basketball action.
The first quarter gave Mt. Vernon a 22-17 lead over Sparta Highland.
The Yellow Jackets’ shooting thundered in front for a 47-23 lead over the Fighting Scots at the intermission.
Mt. Vernon steamrolled to a 66-34 lead heading into the final quarter.
The Fighting Scots narrowed the gap 16-11 in the final quarter but it was too little, too late.
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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