Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The junior varsity Tiger baseball team has been making tracks across the diamond during the 2017 season. The team is undefeated in district and 10-4 for the season.

Cooper, Reeves Anglers of Year, Franklin County Team of Year

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 13 April 2017 16:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Lee Reeves and Tyler Cooper display fish they caught at a recent tournament Tyler Cooper and Lee Reeves, students at Mount Vernon High School, were named Anglers of the Year for the East Division of the Texas High School Bass Association.

Whitfield signs with LeTourneau University

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Friday, 07 April 2017 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Madison Whitfield signed a letter of intent to play softball at LeTourneau University on Monday, April 3 at Mount Vernon High School.

Tigers blank Prairiland

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 13 April 2017 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Bryce Crow pitches for the Tigers. He was one of three players who pitched against the Patriots.

Tigers add two wins to their District record

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 06 April 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Bailey Floyd beats the ball as he slides head-first into home plate between the feet of the Como-Pickton catcher on Friday, March 31.

Lady Tigers down Cooper

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Wednesday, 12 April 2017 22:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Madison Whitfield focuses on the batter with an intense stare as she unleashes a pitch for the Lady Tigers.

Lady Tigers have 6-1 district record at season mid-point

Details: Category: Sports News; Published on Thursday, 06 April 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The ball leaves Riley Hughes’ finger tips as she pitches against Como-Pickton. She earned a win for the Lady Tigers at the Friday night game, and racked up four RBIs against Chisum last Tuesday.