ATLANTA - The Mount Vernon varsity girls basketball team kicked off the new year on the right foot, defeating the Mt. Pisgah Patriots 77-21 on Tuesday night, Jan. 4, at the Upper Campus Gym.
Mount Vernon jumped out to a 21-4 lead at the end of the first quarter and outscored the Patriots 20-7 in the second period for a 41-11 advantage at halftime.
The Mustangs remained aggressive on the offensive and defensive end of the floor, winning the second half 36-10.
Four players were in double figures scoring for the Mustangs, paced by Savannah Robinson-Holmes' 29 points.
J'Bionna Robins added 19 points while Mia James and Leah Collins posted 13 and 12 points respectively.
Holmes led the Mustangs from behind the arc, connecting on five 3-pointers.
Riley Pickren led the Patriots in scoring with 10 points.
Mount Vernon continues to protect home court as well with a 5-1 record including winning three straight home games.
The Mustangs (7-4) return to the court on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 8, hosting the Riverwood Raiders in a non-region contest.
Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at the Upper Campus Gym.
The Mount Vernon Athletic Department strives to build the student-athlete by providing a five-star experience built on community, courage, development, hospitality and professionalism. As a school of inquiry, innovation and impact grounded in Christian values, we prepare all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. For more information on Mount Vernon athletics, visit www.mountvernonathletics.com and follow @MV_Athletics on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news on the Mustangs.
