Jordan Jones knew his team needed a morale boost.
Stanhope Elmore ended spring break on an eight-game losing streak that included six losses at the Hoover Met last week. But the Mustangs returned home Monday afternoon for senior night and Jones sent his seniors out with a big win.
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