MOUNT VERNON — Carthage girls basketball built a seven-point lead by the intermission before Mount Vernon outscored the Tigers 45-25 in the second half on the way to a 70-52 win on Friday.
Lacy Stokes led Mount Vernon with a game-high 28 points, scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter. Ellie Johnston scored 14 points in the second half on the way to a 21-point night. Cameryn Cassity finished with 10 points in the win.
Kianna Yates and Hailey Fullerton each scored 17 points to lead Carthage, while Brinna Ream finished with nine.
Carthage is off until Dec. 28 when the Tigers take part in the Pink and White Tournament with a matchup against Branson.

Carthage JV 47, Mount Vernon JV 26