Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Brooke Smith serves for the Lady Tigers. She racked up 12 points against Liberty Eylau last week. The Mount Vernon Lady Tiger varsity volleyball team continues developing their offensive and defensive schemes as they approach their first district game next week.

Tigers overpower Eagles 57-0

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 19 September 2019 11:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Jose Arzola (21) tips a pass away from Canton’s Cooper Smith. Adrian Robles (6) caught the ball in the air for a Tiger interception.

Tigers defeat Bonham in opener

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 05 September 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Colby Lindley (2) at left and Caden Rogers (61) at right open a hole in the line as Jason Olivas (77) angles to pick up a Bonham threat to allow Clifton Holloman (10) an opportunity to pick up yardage for the Tigers.

Tigers plow Farmers 50-20

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 12 September 2019 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Malek Stephens (54) advances the football after the Tigers blocked a Farmersville punt during the third quarter of the Friday, September 6, football game.

Finger tip catch

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Sunday, 01 September 2019 13:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A Tiger player makes a finger tip catch during the Tiger’s scrimmage against Edgewood Thursday, August 22.

Lady Tigers ranked 18th in State

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 12 September 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Brendeja Holloman powers a spike past the block of a Pewitt player. She had seven kills during the Lady Tiger’s home tournament last weekend.

Tigers open season against Bonham

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 30 August 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The varsity Mount Vernon Tiger football team will open their 2019 season on the road against the Bonham Warriors. Kick off will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 30.

Lady Tigers defeat DeKalb and Rivercrest

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 06 September 2019 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Tyraven Linwood sets the ball backwards for the Lady Tigers. It took five games, but the Mount Vernon Lady Tiger varsity volleyball team pulled together and defeated DeKalb on Tuesday, August 27.

Lady Tigers claim first place at Hughes Springs tourney

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 29 August 2019 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Bailey Thomas slams the ball across the net for the Mount Vernon Lady Tigers. The Lady Tiger’s were undefeated and claimed first place at the Hughes Springs tournament last weekend and defeated Pittsburg 3-0.