Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Christian Chamness claimed first place in the shot put at the Redwater track meet with a throw of 43’9”. The varsity boys team were third place overall. For a listing of individual events, see the March 31 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Lady Tigers win Joe Culpepper Relays

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 31 March 2016 20:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Abigail Hughes is followed closely by Britany Geffers and Leticia Sanchez as they compete in the 3200 meter run. The trio took three of the top six places in the event at the Culpepper Relays

Lady Tigers even up district record

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Sunday, 27 March 2016 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon Lady Tiger third baseman Harlie Robertson juggles a catch. She was able to rein in the ball and tag the Linden-Kildare runner out.

Junior High girls teams claim first place at Pewitt

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Wednesday, 30 March 2016 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Both of the Mount Vernon Junior High girls track teams claimed first place at the Paul Pewitt meet last week with nine schools competing.For a listing of individual results, see the March 24 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Tigers take first two district games

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 25 March 2016 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

During a defensive play against a bunt, Tiger second baseman Dylan Rogers covers first base and snags the ball before a Linden-Kildare runner can reach the bag.

JV splits games with Pirates

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Tuesday, 29 March 2016 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon Tigers junior varsity baseball team split games in a double header against Pittsburg on Monday, March 14. The Tigers lost the first game 17-0,

Hand off

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 24 March 2016 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Zaylin Lee takes the baton from Dae Hall in the first exchange of the 400 meter relay for the Lady Tigers. The team finished in sixth place with a time of 53:62.

Pole vault

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Monday, 28 March 2016 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Cameron Greenberg clears the bar with room to spare for the varsity Tiger track team. He claimed sixth place at the Van meet with a height of 9’6” at the Van meet. See the March 24 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for more results.