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Lady Chaps volleyball fall to Cisco
The Vernon College volleyball team battled Cisco to the final moments of the fifth game Thursday in Vernon but lost the match 3-2. Vernon started off winning the first game 25-22, falling to the Lady Wranglers in games two and three 25-21 and 25-18. In the fourth game the Lady Chaps came back to win…
Read MoreVernon hosts Idalou on Friday
Vernon hosts the Idalou Wildcats on Friday, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. “Idalou is a football haven around Lubbock. They have outstanding participation, and they know how to win. They typically play 2 or 3 rounds into the playoffs and they expect to win,” Vernon Coach Kevin Sherrill said. Idalou (2-1) suffered its first…
Read MoreHomecoming is Friday, Lions host Gainesville
Vernon High School will celebrate homecoming at halftime of Friday’s football game with Gainesville. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. This will be the 20th meeting between the two programs, with Gainesville holding a 11-8 advantage all-time. The Leopards are coming off a loss last Saturday 43-12 to Cedar Hill Trinity. Gainesville was 2-8 last…
Read MoreChillicothe volleyball ranked in latest poll
This week’s volleyball schedule includes: The Vernon Lady Lions play at Wichita Falls on Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m. The Harrold Lady Hornets are at Petrolia on Friday at 4:30 p.m. The Chillicothe Lady Eagles will be at Munday on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Northside Lady Indians are scheduled to play at Burkburnett on Friday…
Read MoreAnother great Vernon Burnin’ in the books
Joyce Ashley Vernon Record Beneath an overcast sky with a cool breeze, 166 riders took part Saturday morning in the 26th annual Vernon Burnin’ Bike Ride co-sponsored by the Vernon Jaycees and Vernon Optimist Club. “It was a great turnout, great weather, definitely a success, and we’re already looking forward to next year,” Si Schur,…
Read MoreDove season starts Sept. 1
Texans are used to scorching summers, but this year’s record highs across much of the state have left many dove hunters wondering about the upcoming season opener. “Unless conditions change drastically over the next few weeks, hunting near water will be key for opening day this year,” said Owen Fitzsimmons, TPWD Dove Program Leader. “Hunters…
Read MoreLady Lions volleyball preps for new season with midnight madness
The start of the 2022 high school volleyball season and Vernon Lady Lions head coach Amber Hall is excited for her second season at the helm. The Lady Lions will be dropping down a class to 3A and will pick up a new slate of district foes to go with longtime rival Iowa Park. Vernon…
Read MoreKid League director stepping down
Lions Club of Vernon has accepted the resignation letter from their Kid League Director, Dustin Fraticelli. His resignation is effective upon his replacement. “It has been a pleasure to work with the members of the Lions Club of Vernon for the past 5 years. I have great gratitude towards the Lions Club of Vernon for…
Read MoreVHS football summer dates to remember
— July 25-28th is the Last week of Summer Strength and Conditioning. The format will be open weight room from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — July 27 & 28th: Equipment Handout. Juniors and Seniors equipment handout will be July 27 from 12:30 to 3:00. On July 28 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Equipment…
Read MoreVernon ISD athletics getting summer overhaul
A growing pile of concrete on the east side of the Vernon High School football field is the most visible indication of major summer renovations underway within the Vernon ISD athletic program. The concrete debris is the old stadium bleachers, which are being replaced with new aluminum stadium seating. Coach Kevin Sherrill says the new…
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