Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Lauren Dunlap goes up against a Commerce defender to shoot for the Lady Tigers. The Mount Vernon Lady Tigers basketball team took down both Chisum and Commerce last week to better their District 13-3A record to 4-2.

Tigers split district games

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 24 January 2019 16:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Josh Dunn drives into the basket against Commerce for the Tigers. He scored seven points during the game.

Lady Tigers win Silver bracket at Aggie Land tourney

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Saturday, 12 January 2019 14:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Sam Lowry eyes the basket during a recent game. The Mount Vernon Lady Tigers basketball team traveled to the Aggie Land Invitational during the holiday break.

Football team celebrates season

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Tuesday, 22 January 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the Mount Vernon High School Tigers football team gathered for an end of season celebration Saturday, January 12, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Tigers best Winnsboro 51-41

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

Kason Pletcher flies toward the basket during last week’s game against Winnsboro. The Mount Vernon Tigers basketball team beat the Red Raiders in Winnsboro 51-41 Friday, January 4.

Lady Tigers easily top Cooper 68-18

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

Peyton Steen steals the ball from a Cooper opponent and heads for the Lady Tiger’s goal. The Mount Vernon Lady Tigers basketball team easily defeated Cooper 68-18 on Friday, January 11, in Tiger gym.

Tigers fall to Patriots

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 04 January 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Jack Floyd shoots for two for the Tigers against Prairiland. The Mount Vernon Tiger boys basketball teams each fell to the Prairiland Patriots Friday, December 21 in Tiger Gym.

Tigers pen Bulldogs 52-44

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 17 January 2019 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Morgan Lowery flies in for a lay up for the Tigers. The Mount Vernon Tigers basketball team held off the Cooper Bulldogs Friday, on January 11, in Tiger Gym for a 52-44 victory.