Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Bass Fishing team members, front row, Will Gamblin, Lee Reeves, Landon Wallace, back row, Brent Baird, Tyler Cooper, and Kaden Proffitt. The Franklin County High School Bass Fishing team placed fifth overall out of 105 schools at the State Championship tournament.

Evans signs with Hardin Simmons University

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 31 May 2018 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Kevi Evans signed a letter of intent to play football for Hardin Simmons University. The scholarship will provide approximately $37,000 each year.

Deleon receives top All-District honors

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 11 May 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon Lady Tiger softball team grabbed their share of 13-3A All-District honors following the 2018 season. Junior Michayla Deleon was named the Most Valuable Player for the District.

Collvins, Evans named to First Team All-District

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 20:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Carson Collvins and Kevi Evans Senior Kevi Evans and junior Carson Collvins were named to the First Team All-District for 13-3A for the 2018 season.

Tigers finish as Bi-district finalists

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 10 May 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Tiger Daniel Arnold makes a tag at third base in a cloud of dirt as Hughes Springs’ Austin Bruce attempts to steal during the fourth inning of the Bi-District game.

Evans claims silver medal at UIL State track meet

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2018 16:04; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Kevi Evans, a senior at Mount Vernon High School, claimed the silver medal for a second place finish in the 400 meter dash in the 3A boys division at the UIL State track meet in Austin on Friday, May 11.

Collins, Moore to run at State meet

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Tuesday, 08 May 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Sienna Collins and Trevor Moore have advanced to the UIL State Track meet for Saltillo High School.

Fountain, Keys named top athletes for 2017-18

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Monday, 14 May 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

All Sports Banquet award recipients Jakayda Fountain and Rylee Keys were named as the top female athletes for 2017-2018 at the All Sports Banquet for Mount Vernon High School on Monday, May 7, with approximately 275 people in attendance.