ATLANTA - The Mount Vernon Varsity Boys Basketball team picked up two impressive wins over Thanksgiving Break, defeating Hebron Christian Academy 59-56 on Nov. 22 followed by a 65-49 win over Marist on Nov. 24.

In the game against Hebron Christian, MV jumped out to a 14-7 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Hebron Christian responded with a 20-19 run in the second period to trail 33-27 at halftime.

MV held off a second half surge from Hebron Christian to take the win.

Darrell Dickens led the team in scoring with 21 points, including three made 3-pointers.

Noah Brady added 13 points while Gabe Alterman totaled 12.

In the game against Marist, MV led 15-9 at the end of the first quarter and 29-19 at halftime.

Mount Vernon outscored Marist 33-31 in the second half to seal the win.

Four Mustangs finished in double-figures scoring: Quint McGrath (15), JJ Page (12), Dickens (11) and Alterman (10).

MV cashed in front behind the arc, making nine 3-pointers.

The Mustangs were also 8-for-10 from the free throw line.

Mount Vernon (5-0) returns to action on Tuesday, Dec. 2, opening up region play against B.E.S.T. Academy.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Upper Campus Gymnasium.

About The Mount Vernon School
Established in 1972, The Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in preschool through grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. As a leading innovative, independent school in the country, Mount Vernon’s brand of innovation, expansion, and growth has emerged over the last decade, impacting schools in the US and across the globe through Mount Vernon Ventures, a research, strategy, and consulting division of the School. In addition, in 2021 the School launched a global online program for grades 9-12 to meet the needs of today’s flexible family. Through established partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and civic environments, our mission is to design a better world...together.