Cole Halter finished as sixth place individual at the U.I.L. Region II 3A boys golf tournament at Texas A&M University - Commerce on April 20-21. He finished the meet with a two-day score of 153. His first day score was 78 followed by a 75 on Tuesday.  Only the top two individuals at the meet qualify for area competition.

Third baseman Colton Keener attempts to tag a Pittsburg player stealing third base during the Tiger’s game on Friday, April 24. The runner was declared safe. Back to back losses for the Mount Vernon Tigers dropped their standing in district play to fourth place. See the April 30 edition of the Optic-Herald for more game information.

Members of the  Lady Tiger softball team posed with their district champs banner after their 10-0 victory over Pleasant Grove on Tuesday, April 21. Members of the team include, front row, Amberly Alpha, Holly Bynum, Cristy Whitlock, Kelsey Whitlock, Chelsey Huizinga, Amber Sparks, Jakayla Rogers, second row, Coach Amanda Player, Lynisha Jones, Kaitlyn Bohlken, Raven Norman, Karrie Hargrave, Coach Dana Bohlken, top of fence, Marisa Summerlin, Hanna Drabble, Iesha McGill, Laci Jeter, and Maddie Thames.

Stacee Mardis hands the baton off to Brittney Jaco during a track meet earlier this year. The two are members of the Mount Vernon High School Lady Tiger 800 meter relay team. The relay team and Coltin Keener, a participant of the varsity boys 100 meter dash, will compete at the regional track meet at Texas A&M University - Commerce on May 1-2 after placing at the district meet in Atlanta on Thursday, April 16. See the April 23 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.