Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Franklin County Youth Football Association celebrated their seventh season this year. During the Super Bowl Awards Ceremony, several sixth grade boys were recognized as charter members of the association. For a listing of those honored and team photos from the season, see the December 5 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Jingle Bell Jog December 14

Details: Category: Community Sports; Published on Tuesday, 10 December 2013 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The second annual Jingle Bell Jog sponsored by the Lady Tiger Softball team will be Saturday, December 14 at Don Meredith Stadium. The event will start at 8:30 a.m. with the Kids Fun Run for children ages 10 and under.

Texas Teams disc golf tourney this weekend

Details: Category: Community Sports; Published on Thursday, 21 November 2013 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Approximately 300 disc golf players will descend upon Franklin County for the 2013 Texas Teams Tournament November 22 through 24. They will be playing on the four disc golf courses at the Trey Texas Ranch (tournament headquarters) and at Selah Ranch.

Players from around state attend local disc golf tournament

Details: Category: Community Sports; Published on Saturday, 07 December 2013 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of a disc golf team from San Angelo received a Best Dressed award. A total of 294 disc golf players from around the state competed at the Texas Teams Disc Golf Tournament in Franklin County November 22 through 24.

Little Dribblers gearing up for season

Details: Category: Community Sports; Published on Thursday, 07 November 2013 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The final chance to sign up for the Franklin County Youth Basketball Association Little Dribblers will be Friday, November 8 at the Mount Vernon vs. New Boston football game at Don Meredith Stadium.