Pataskala Watkins Memorial posted a narrow 48-39 win over Mt. Vernon in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on Jan. 30.

Pataskala Watkins Memorial darted in front of Mt. Vernon 11-4 to begin the second quarter.

The Warriors opened a narrow 27-17 gap over the Yellow Jackets at the half.

Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.

The Yellow Jackets rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Warriors skirted trouble with just enough offense to thwart all hopes.

Recently on Jan. 23, Mt. Vernon squared off with Newark Licking Valley in a basketball game.

Check out our complete boys basketball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action.

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