Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Tie a few bells to your shoe laces and make plans to join the third annual Jingle Bell Jog this Saturday, December 20 at Don Meredith Stadium.The 5K portion of the event will begin at 9 a.m.

Youth football awards announced

Details: Category: Community Sports; Published on Saturday, 29 November 2014 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Tristan Rains heads for the end zone for the Chargers. End of year awards for the Franklin County Youth Football Association were announced following the groups Super Bowl.

Jones wins Randy’s Pigskin 5K run

Details: Category: Community Sports; Published on Thursday, 20 November 2014 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

William Jones and Nathan Castro, the top two finishers in Randy’s Pigskin Fun Run 5K, pause for a photo with Susan Shortnacy following the 5K run.

Youth Super Bowl is Saturday, Nov. 22

Details: Category: Community Sports; Published on Friday, 21 November 2014 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Franklin County Youth Football Association’s Super Bowl has been set for Saturday, November 22 at Don Meredith Stadium. All spectators are asked to park in the elementary parking lot.

Shortnacy scholarship 5K run/walk Saturday

Details: Category: Community Sports; Published on Friday, 14 November 2014 08:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The inaugural Randy’s Pigskin Fun Run will be Saturday, November 15 starting from the southwest corner of the downtown plaza at 9 a.m. Run day registration / check in opens at 7:30 a.m.