Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Quarterback Kason Pletcher (10) running for a touchdown The Mount Vernon Tigers lost a heartbreaker when the Canton Eagles scored a touchdown in the final seconds of the game Friday, September 14.

Tipping it over

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Wednesday, 19 September 2018 15:20; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Tiger appears to roar in the background as Beth Kellum tips the ball over the net. Teammates Annie Coffey, Heather Brown, and Madisen Hatch are ready to defend if the ball is returned.

Tigers defeat Bonham 48-21 in opener

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 06 September 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Trey Honea (1) races up the field for a 38 yard touchdown run. The Mount Vernon Tiger football team thrilled the crowd in their 2018 season opener against the Bonham Warriors Friday, August 31 with a 48-21 victory.

Lady Tigers fall to Greenville

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Saturday, 15 September 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Sam Lowry sets the ball backward across the net to try to catch the opponents off guard.

Runners compete at Commerce

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Monday, 03 September 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Esteban Cruz Runners from Mount Vernon and Saltillo competed at the fourth annual Commerce Tiger Invitational cross country meet Saturday, August 25.

Tigers declared winner over Farmersville

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 13 September 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Adolfo Rodriguez carried the ball nine times for 41 yards. The threat of lightening cut short the Friday, September 7 football game between the Mount Vernon Tigers and the Farmersville Farmers.

Lady Tigers second at Pewitt tourney

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Sunday, 02 September 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Bailey Thomas stretches above the net to block a spike by a Pittsburg opponent. She make four blocks in the games in Tiger Gym last Tuesday.

Ladies sweep DeKalb

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 07 September 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Sarah Sinclair spikes the ball between two opponents. The Mount Vernon Lady Tiger volleyball teams made a clean sweep of games with all three teams defeating DeKalb in Tiger Gym Tuesday, August 28.

Tiger football opens season as hosts to Bonham Warriors

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 30 August 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Cade Hyman races for a 48 yard touchdown in last week’s scrimmage against Edgewood. The varsity Mount Vernon Tiger football team will open their 2018 season as hosts for the Bonham Warriors.