Sports
Kid League registration deadline is Wednesday
Parents interested in registering their child to play Kid League Baseball should register them online at https://bit.ly/KLBRegistration23. Registration is open from March 6 to March 22. Registration will not be accepted after March 22. The cost of registration is $35 per child. For further information, or assistance in registering, contact League Director Dustin Fraticelli at…
Read More4-H golf fundraiser set
4-H golf fundraiser The Friends of Wilbarger County 4-H present the inaugural Clover Classic Golf Tournament to be held at Hillcrest Country Club on Saturday, April 1. All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. If you would like to sponsor this event or donate for the silent auction, call 940-552-5474.
Read MoreEducation Foundation golf scramble planned
The inaugural Vernon ISD Education Foundation 4-person Golf Scramble is scheduled for April 22. All are welcome to participate. The Vernon ISD Education Foundation is a non-profit organization, created to uphold our mission of being an exemplary education community. In this inaugural year, the Foundation aims to raise funds to support teachers and staff in…
Read MoreLions Club Kid League registration underway
Parents interested in registering their child to play Kid League Baseball should register them online at https://bit.ly/KLBRegistration23. Registration is open from March 6 to March 22. Registration will not be accepted after March 22. The cost of registration is $35 per child. For further information, or assistance in registering, contact League Director Dustin Fraticelli at…
Read MoreTPWD Seeks Input on Texas Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2023–24
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) 2023–24 proposed freshwater fishing regulation changes focus on simplifying and clarifying fishing-related rules on waters within public parks, particularly Community Fishing Lakes (CFLs). Additional changes could remove unnecessary exceptions and clarify water-body boundaries. “We aim to make those angling experiences as easy and enjoyable as…
Read MoreRed River Classic Wrestling Tournament here on Friday, Saturday
Action at D.O. Fulton Gym will be fast and furious Friday and Saturday, but it won’t come from a bouncing ball, as the floor will be covered with mats for the annual Red River Classic Wrestling Tournament. Eleven boys’ teams and 11 girls’ teams will be competing in the tournament. Action will begin at 4…
Read MoreNorthside, Harrold, Chillicothe, Electra All-District volleyball announced
Postseason All-District awards have been announced for players in District 1A-10. SUPERLATIVES Offensive MVP #12, Hannah Reed Northside Defensive MVP #13, Hannah Dunson Northside Setter MVP #2, Aubrey Ford Northside Co-Libero MVP #1, Madison Parker Harrold Co-Libero MVP #1, Kdynze Salinas Electra Newcomer of the Year #2, Remi Buchanon Electra FIRST TEAM ALL-DISTRICT #3, Lilly…
Read MoreFootball Lions earn postseason All-District honors
The Vernon Lions completed the 2022 football season, tying for second place in District 3-3A Division I was a 3-2 district record, and a 6-4 overall record. A number of Lions received postseason accolades with 11 players receiving 1st team All-District status, six named 2nd team All-District, and seven players receiving Honorable Mention. Vernon had…
Read MoreTrio of Lions named among state’s best at tennis
The THSCA announced the 2022 4A-6A THSCA Team Tennis Super Elite Teams on Thursday, with 3 of the 14 players on the 4A team coming from Vernon. The THSCA Super Elite Teams consists of high school players nominated by current professional members of the THSCA. The award recognizes student athletes across the state of Texas…
Read MoreFootball Lions earn postseason All-District honors
The Vernon Lions completed the 2022 football season, tying for second place in District 3-3A Division I was a 3-2 district record, and a 6-4 overall record. A number of Lions received postseason accolades with 11 players receiving 1st team All-District status, six named 2nd team All-District, and seven players receiving Honorable Mention. Vernon had…
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