Mansfield topped Mt. Vernon 53-50 in a tough tilt in Ohio boys basketball on Dec. 15.

The first quarter gave Mansfield a 21-4 lead over Mt. Vernon.

The Yellow Jackets didn’t give up, slicing the gap to 32-24 at halftime.

Mt. Vernon fought back in the third quarter to make it 43-38.

The Yellow Jackets enjoyed a 12-10 edge in the final quarter, yet the result was already decided.

Last season, Mansfield and Mt Vernon squared off on Jan. 20, 2023 at Mansfield Senior High School.

Recently on Dec. 1, Mt Vernon squared off with Centerburg in a basketball game.

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