Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Josh Walters stretches high to slip the ball into the basket for the Tigers. He led the team with 14 points against Cooper, including six in the fourth period.

Tiger teams defeat Winnsboro

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Saturday, 09 February 2019 16:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Cody Wagner lets a three-point shot fly as Coach Ryan Moffit looks on. The Mount Vernon Tigers basketball team remains in second place in District 13-3A competition after defeating Winnsboro 56-38 last week.

Bolin, Arnold sign to play football for Hardin-Simmons

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Monday, 04 February 2019 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Braden Bolin and Daniel Arnold signed letters of commitment to play football at Hardin-Simmons University in the Fall of 2019.

Lindley, Thomas first at Lake Bob Sandlin

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 08 February 2019 16:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Colby Lindley and Jessica Thomas claimed first place at the Texas High School Bass Association tournament on Lake Bob Sandlin Saturday, February 2.

All-State Volleyball

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Sunday, 03 February 2019 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Bailey Thomas was named to the Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Volleyball Team as a First Team Middle Blocker.

Lady Tigers fall to Winnsboro, set for Bi-district playoff

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 08 February 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Lauren Dunlap extends the basketball toward the goal for the Lady Tigers. The Mount Vernon Lady Tigers basketball team lost to Winnsboro 32-34 Tuesday, January 29, dropping into third place in District 13-3A competition with a 7-4 record.

Heavy lifter

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Sunday, 03 February 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Christian Chamness claimed first place and best overall heavyweight lifter at the Mount Pleasant Invitational Powerlifting meeting Saturday, January 25.

Shuttle pass

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 07 February 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Jack Floyd (2) flies past a Winnsboro defender as he shuttles a pass to the waiting hands of Josh Walters (20).

Lady Tiger lifters compete at meets

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Saturday, 02 February 2019 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon Lady Tiger Power Lifting team began their season on January 12 at Sulphur Springs. Danaesjah Wickware prepares to lift for the Lady Tigers.