The Franklin County Youth Football Association is still in need of youth cheerleaders for the 2009 season. Any girl age five to 12 years of age is encouraged to participate in the program. See the Sept. 3 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.
Juliegh Ragsdale gets down low and keeps her eye on the ball as she receives a serve during a recent match at Tiger Gym. The Lady Tigers kept busy with their preseason schedule.
Cowboys and cowgirls planning to ride in the 2009 Labor Day weekend Championship Rodeo must sign-up between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31. Contestants may call the secretary at 903-846-2421. Calls are accepted only during the assigned sign-up time and date. For more information, see the Aug. 27 edition of the Optic-Herald.
The Mount Vernon High School junior varsity and freshman Lady Tiger volleyball team defeated Hooks on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The junior varsity team won in three matches 25-17, 13-25, 25-17. The freshman won in two matches 25-14 and 25-7. Both the junior varsity and freshman teams lost to Rains on Friday, Aug. 21. See the Aug. 27 edition of the Optic-Herald for scoring by each participant.
Zac Rolf sacks the North Lamar quarterback as the Mount Vernon coaches cheer in the background. The scrimmage between the Tigers and the Panthers resulted in a 1-1 tie. Coach Swann was satisfied with the scrimmage.
