Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Harlie Robinson and Michayla Deleon racked up three home runs this past week.The Mount Vernon Lady Tigers softball team won four straight games last week, with two as part of a tournament and two district victories.

Pletcher is Defensive Player of Year

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Monday, 11 March 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Kason Pletcher was named as the Defensive basketball player of the Year for District 13-3A. Four other Tigers also received All-district nods. See the March 7 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for more details.

Lady Tigers go 1-1-1 at Pilot Point tourney

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 07 March 2019 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon Lady Tigers softball team competed in the Pilot Point Tournament Feb. 28 through March 2. Due to weather, they only played three games and went 1-1-1 during the competition.

Lady Tiger lifters compete at Region

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Sunday, 10 March 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mattison Woodlee earned a fifth place medal in her class at the Regional Powerlifting meet last weekend.

Saltillo Lions claim Area title

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Tuesday, 05 March 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Saltillo Lions basketball team claimed the Area title by the skin of their teeth Friday, February 22. They defeated Midway 45-44 in a nail biter.

Saltillo Lions are Quarterfinalists

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Saturday, 09 March 2019 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Saltillo Lions basketball team finished their season as Regional Quarter finalists with a 26-9 record. The team lost to Slidell 44-42 Tuesday, February 26 at Bells High School.

Lady Lions are Quarterfinalists

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Monday, 04 March 2019 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Saltillo Lady Lions finished their season as Regional Quarterfinalists with a 28-9 record. The Ladies lost to Slidell 51-30 on Tuesday, February 19.

Tigers compete at Community tournament

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 08 March 2019 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon Tigers baseball team had their bats singing last week in their 22-10 victory over DeKalb on Tuesday, February 26.

Cunningham shares passion to soar with Olivia Baird

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Monday, 04 March 2019 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Tory Cunningham is continuing to spend his spare time teaching kids to soar, and he has a new student in Olivia Baird. In the photo, Olivia holds a pole she broke making a vault.