Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Annie Coffey is surrounded by teammates as she tips the ball over the net for the Lady Tigers against Troup. The Mount Vernon Lady Tiger varsity volleyball team finished their 2018 season as Regional Semifinalists with a 23-13 overall record.

Tigers blank Lions, advance to Bi-district

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 15 November 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mud covered football players sing the Mount Vernon High School song following their final home game of the 2018 season. The Mount Vernon Tigers football team easily defeated the New Boston Lions 28-0 Friday, November 9 at Don Meredith Stadium.

Lady Tiger seniors honored

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Monday, 05 November 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Lady Tiger volleyball team honored their eight senior members in ceremonies prior to their game against Commerce on Tuesday, October 23.

Cruz sixth, Saltillo boys third at State Cross Country meet

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Wednesday, 14 November 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon High School’s Esteban Cruz claimed sixth place at the 3A State Cross Country meet at Old Settler Park in Round Rock on Saturday, November 3.

Tigers swat Hornets in 38-0 win

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 02 November 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Daniel Arnold (17) causes back-to-back fumbles allowing the Tigers to score two touchdowns in the first four minutes of play.

Tigers defeat Redwater Dragons 55-6

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 09 November 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Braden Bolin (44) tackles the Redwater quarterback causing his pass to go off the mark for a interception by Xander Redar. A near perfect Mount Vernon Tigers football team took it to the house with a 55-6 victory over the Dragons in Redwater Friday, November 2.

Ladies are Bi-district champs

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 01 November 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Madisen Hatch rises above the net to spike the ball against Redwater.

Ladies beat State ranked Tatum

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 08 November 2018 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Bailey Thomas spikes the ball for the Lady Tigers. In an incredible example of team work, the Mount Vernon Lady Tiger varsity volleyball banded together to defeat the Tatum Lady Eagles to claim the Area title.

Saltillo teams, Cruz advance to State Cross Country meet

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Sunday, 28 October 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Esteban Cruz runs at a recent cross country meet. Both the Saltillo High School girls and boys teams and Estaban Cruz of Mount Vernon High School earned the right to advance to State at the Regional meet Monday, October 22.