Congratulations to the first WMIX Sports/Josh Finley Country Financial Rams of the week of 2023! Mt. Vernon Lady Rams Basketball closed out 2022 as Benton Rangerette Christmas Classic CHAMPIONS! The Lady Rams went 4-0 in Rich Herrin Gymnasium winning by an average margin of 40 points. Tiara Johnson, Kamaree Pollard, and Justice Malone earned All-Tourney honors and combining for 162 points.

Lady Rams Results:
Mt. Vernon 76, Benton JV 17
Mt. Vernon 77, Vienna 31
Semifinal: Mt. Vernon 75, Salem 44
Championship: Mt. Vernon 67, Benton 41

The Lady Rams are 13-4 and have the following games next week:
Mon., Jan. 9 – Althoff (H)
Tue., Jan. 10 – Triad (A)
Thu., Jan. 12 – Carbondale (A)
Sat., Jan. 14 – Carterville (Benton Shootout) – 2:00 pm

Congratulations, ladies!