The Mount Vernon junior varsity Tigers won first place at the Cooper Tournament Dec. 3-5 in Cooper. The team faced Savoy, Rains, and Prairiland and brought home victory in each match. For more information, see the Dec. 10 edition of the Optic-Herald.
Nic Johnston, grandson of Jim and Barbara Alston of Mount Vernon, was recently named defensive most valuable football player of the year for Division I Class 5A. Johnston was the starting free safety for the Coppell Cowboys at Coppell High School this past season. For more information, see the Dec. 3 edition of the Optic-Herald.
The 2009 volleyball all-district picks for District 16-3A were announced last week by the volleyball coaches in the district. Marisa Summerlin, Maddie Thames, Calli Irvin, Karrie Hargrave, and Brooke Crowson were selected to the team from Mount Venon. For a list of their honors, see the Dec. 3 edition of the Optic-Herald.
Wil Radican makes a lay up for the junior varsity Tigers during their game against Cooper. The team lost their game last week to Hughes Springs.
Taylor Smith makes a lay up for the junior varsity Lady Tigers. The team won their game against Rivercrest last week with a final score of 42-14. The fell short to John Tyler with a score of 19-26. For more information, see the Dec. 3 edition of the Optic-Herald.
