Sports
Rodriguez competes at state wrestling
Vernon senior Shyne Rodriguez went three rounds competing in the Class 5A boys state tournament at Spring Cypress last weekend. Competing in the 215-pound division Rodriguez had a first round draw against a region champion, and he was pinned in that match by Anna’s CJ Miller. Miller finished in fifth place overall. Rodriguez rallied for…
Read MoreGirls basketball playoff times set For Vernon, Northside, Harrold, Crowell
Five area schools have made the playoffs in girls basketball. The Vernon Lady Lions ended the regular season with a 39-27 win over Bowie on Tuesday night.Vernon 39, Vernon was led by Mija Johnson scoring 13 points. The Lady Lions earned the No. 3 seed in District 3A-7 with a 7-5 district record and are…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club Softball registration underway
The Boys & Girls Club softball registration is underway through Jan. 31. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade can signup now. Click vernonbgc.org for more information.
Read MoreLady Lions 63, Henrietta 54
The Vernon Lady Lions picked up a key District 7-3A win last Tuesday, knocking off Henrietta 63-54. The second quarter would start with Key’Maria McBride tying the game at 15 all with a steal and fast break layup. The rest of the quarter would be all Lady Bearcats. Henrietta would go on a 16-8 run,…
Read MoreRodriguez, Martinez earn silver at South Plains meet
The Vernon Lions wrestling team took sixth place overall, out of 13 squads competing last weekend at the South Plains Invitational in Lubbock. Vernon had two second place winners, and a third place finisher in the tough event, that featured 4A and 5A squads. Vernon’s Shyne Rodriguez earned silver at 215 pounds, scoring 22 team…
Read MoreNorthside cheerleaders earn State Championship
The Northside High School Cheerleading earned the UIL Class A state championship in Spirit last week in Fort Worth. Northside is coached by Dally Jo Walker, Maddie Gillespie and Allison White. Team members include Adisyn Guerra, Annalina Leos, Kylan Raymos, Jimena Bustamante, CyLynn Freeling, Destiny Nava, Hannah Belew, Kyndell Horn, Kourtnie Guerra, Alexa Walser, Kaitlyn…
Read More100 Years of Texas State Parks
As Texas State Parks’ yearlong birthday celebration winds down, we are looking back at the highlights from 2023. “It has been a truly amazing year for Texas State Parks,” said Rodney Franklin, Director of Texas State Parks. “It has been a career highlight to see new visitors discover parks because of our celebrations and witness…
Read MoreVC rodeo starts Sept. 29
The 40th annual Vernon College Rodeo is set to take place Sept. 29-30 at the Wilbarger County Events Center. Rodeo action will begin each of the two nights at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person and free for Vernon College students with student ID. Over 700 contestants will compete in nine events.
Read MoreThe 8th annual Charting the Course golf tournament on Saturday
The 8th annual Charting the Course golf tournament to benefit the Wilbarger General Hospital Foundation tees off at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Hillcrest Country Club. Wilbarger Realty, Inc., Is sponsoring the Hole in One with a $10,000 prize for the first hole in one during the tournament. The entry fee for the…
Read MoreWrestling clinic planned May 29- June 2
The Vernon Wrestling Clinic will be held from May 29 through June 2, and is open to all incoming seventh through twelfth grade boys and girls. The clinic will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., each day at the VHS All-Purpose Building by the Fieldhouse. The instructor for the clinic is former Vernon…
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