Ashland topped Mt. Vernon 68-60 in a tough tilt on Feb. 9 in Ohio boys high school basketball.

Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 16-16 duel in the first quarter.

The scoreboard showed the Yellow Jackets with a 41-33 lead over the Arrows heading into the second quarter.

Mt. Vernon jumped a meager margin over Ashland as both teams headed to make end of the third quarter adjustments.

The Arrows fought back from a final-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Yellow Jackets.

Last season, Mt Vernon and Ashland squared off on Jan. 6, 2023 at Mount Vernon High School.

In recent action on Feb. 3, Ashland faced off against Massillon and Mt Vernon took on West Holmes on Jan. 26 at Mount Vernon High School.

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