Mt. Vernon broke to an early lead and topped Newark 24-7 for an Ohio high school football victory at Newark High on Aug. 29.

The first quarter gave Mt. Vernon a 12-0 lead over Newark.

The Yellow Jackets opened a towering 18-0 gap over the Wildcats at halftime.

Newark clawed to within 24-7 through the third quarter.

Neither squad scored in the final quarter.

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