Jack Christian of MHS goes up for a basket in this file photo. The Monarchs rebounded from Friday’s loss to Upper Arlington with a win at Mt.Vernon on Saturday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sam Dillon)
Marysville’s boys hoop squad got back on the winning track with Saturday’s 57-45 victory at Mt. Vernon.
The Monarchs (12-8) trailed 12-10 after the first period and tied the contest at 28-all by halftime.
MHS’ defense clamped down on the Yellow Jackets, who tallied just seven markers during the third set.
MHS (which will host Worthington Kilbourne on Tuesday) took a 45-35 lead into the final quarter.
Jack Christian led the Monarchs with 22 points.
He was joined in double figures by Garrett Taylor, who tallied 12.
Marysville
Christian 8-3-22, Taylor 5-2-12, Duke 3-0-7, Schaeffer 2-2-6, N. Brown 1-0-3, Barlow 1-1-3, E. Brown 1-0-3, Mills 0-1-1. Totals 21-9-57.
Three-point goals: Christian 3, Duke 1, N. Brown 1, E. Brown 1.
Mt. Vernon
Meyer 6-3-15, Grohe 3-2-8, Bills 2-2-6, Fisher 1-2-5, Boatwright 1-0-3, Burgess 1-0-3, Bridges 1-1-3, Meier 1-0-2. Totals 16-10-45.
Three-point goals: Fisher 1, Boatwright 1, Burgess 1.
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