Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Ally Nguyen shows off her second place tennis medal.The Mount Vernon Tiger tennis team competed at their first spring tournament at Mount Pleasant and earned several medals.

Tigers are Area Champs

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 02 March 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Tyler Cooper (2) flies toward the basket for the Tigers against Jefferson in the Area playoff game. The Mount Vernon Tiger basketball team claimed both the Bi-District and Area titles in post season play last week.

Tigers fall to Chapel Hill, face New Boston for Bi-District

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2017 20:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Kason Pletcher extends his reach for a lay up for the Tigers against Chapel Hill. Pletcher scored 10 points during the game.

Lady Tigers are State bound

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Wednesday, 01 March 2017 16:30; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Regional Champions - Mount Vernon Lady Tigers The Mount Vernon Lady Tigers basketball team won the Regional Championship on Saturday, February 24 after defeating the Winnsboro Lady Raiders 50-35 at Heath High School in Rockwall.

Tigers defeat Chisum

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 17 February 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Bailey Floyd dribbles between two Chisum defenders as he heads toward the basket for the Tigers. In their last home game of the 2017 season, the Mount Vernon Tiger varsity basketball team defeated the Chisum Mustangs 69-46 on Friday, February 10.

Lions, Lady Lions in playoffs

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Sunday, 26 February 2017 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Both the Lions and Lady Lions basketball teams for Saltillo ISD are advancing in post season play. The Lions will play the winner between Forestburg and Dodd City last Tuesday.

Lady Tigers are Bi-district champs, headed to Area

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 16 February 2017 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

MyShaila Stanton (33) goes for two under the basket for the Lady Tigers. The Mount Vernon Lady Tiger basketball team easily cruised to the Bi-District title defeating Hughes Springs 72-22 on Monday, February 13 in Daingerfield.

Lady Tigers are Quarterfinal Champions

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 23 February 2017 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Sam Lowry shoots for three Sam Lowry led the Lady Tigers with 25 points against West Rusk, including six three-point baskets during the Regional Quarterfinals game.