Mt. Vernon emerged victorious over Licking Heights with a 49-44 win, successfully holding off a late surge to secure the conference matchup between the Yellowjackets and Hornets.
The game took place on December 5, 2025, at Licking Heights High School in Pataskala, Ohio.
According to the game's details, Mt. Vernon began with a strong 16-point first quarter and maintained control throughout much of the evening. They utilized a balanced scoring effort to improve their record to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in conference play. Licking Heights responded with a 13-point second quarter, narrowing the gap before halftime. However, they were unable to capitalize late in the game, managing only eight points in the final period. The Yellowjackets' consistent third-quarter performance — a 14-point stretch — was pivotal as they outlasted the Hornets in the closing minutes.
Licking Heights entered the night averaging more than 51 points per game but struggled to find its usual rhythm in the fourth quarter despite competitive stretches earlier in the game. Mt. Vernon, which has shown better performance on the road than at home this season, improved to 2-0 in away games with this victory. The result marked Licking Heights' second consecutive home loss, dropping them to 0-2 on their own court despite maintaining a strong overall scoring average.
