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Mount Vernon athletes clock impressive top speeds on the field

Speed remains a significant asset for the Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets, as recent player tracking data from Titan Sports has highlighted several notable performances.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

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Former standout Cordi Richert returns to inspire Danville softball team

The Danville Blue Devils softball program received a boost this summer from one of its own.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

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Rudrick offers softball lessons backed by all-state honors

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 24, 2025

Local standout Hailey Rudrick is offering catching and hitting lessons to young athletes aiming to enhance their softball skills.

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Bates receives 2025 Jessica Gall scholarship

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 23, 2025

Grace Bates has been named the 2025 recipient of the Jessica Gall Scholarship.

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Middle School Star Emanuel Woods II earns Syracuse offer after Top Dawg Showcase

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 23, 2025

Emanuel Woods II, a wide receiver and defensive back from Mount Vernon Middle School in Ohio, has received an early college football offer from Syracuse University.

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Jackets softball hosts two-day youth clinic in August

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 23, 2025

Mount Vernon Jackets Softball is set to host a two-day skills clinic for young athletes on August 4-5, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the high school fields.

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Danville 200 Club donates $8,000 toward school athletic upgrades

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 21, 2025

The Danville 200 Club has continued its longstanding support of local athletics with two donations totaling $8,000.

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Redskins reach out: Utica football camp builds future stars

By Jacey Snyder | Jul 19, 2025

The Utica football team recently held its annual youth camp, where players and coaches led drills and games for children in the community interested in football.

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Danville 200 Club donates large sum toward school athletic upgrades

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 18, 2025

The Danville 200 Club has continued its longstanding support of local athletics with two donations totaling $8,000.

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Hodkinson earns back-to-back CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team Honors

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University's Evan Hodkinson has been recognized among the nation's top student-athletes, earning CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team honors for the second consecutive year.

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Mount Vernon Football launches online fundraiser for 2025 season

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

The 2025 Fighting Jackets football team is initiating its season with an online fundraising campaign.

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Cougars set sights on 2025 cross country season with challenging slate

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s men’s and women’s cross country teams are preparing for the 2025 season, following a successful 2024 campaign.

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Mount Vernon sets golf qualifier dates for middle and high school athletes

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 17, 2025

Mount Vernon Middle School and High School golf programs have announced their 2025 season qualifier dates, with tee times beginning Monday, July 28 at Vernon View Golf Course.

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Grit and Growth: Mount Vernon freshman camp sets stage for softball success

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 15, 2025

The Mount Vernon High School softball program provided a glimpse into its future as 12 incoming freshmen participated in the Yellow Jackets’ annual softball camp.

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Learn from the Best: Jackets Softball to host youth clinic in August

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 14, 2025

Young athletes will have the opportunity to enhance their skills with one of Ohio's leading softball programs during the Mount Vernon Jackets' two-day clinic this summer.

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All-Star action and local flavor hit Danville for Louie Mickley Tournament

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 14, 2025

The 2025 Louie Mickley All-Star Blast Tournament commenced over the weekend at DARCI Field, showcasing two days of youth softball and local hospitality.

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Danville Blue Devils football team shop now open through July 15th

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 10, 2025

The Danville Blue Devils football team has officially launched its 2025 Team Shop, offering a variety of apparel and gear options for fans and supporters.

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Danville Blue Devils to Host 2025 Speed and Agility Camp

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 10, 2025

The Danville Blue Devils football program is set to host its 2025 Speed and Agility Camp, extending an invitation to all student-athletes in Danville.

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East Knox's Todd ropes in national spotlight

By Michael Hall | Jul 10, 2025

With a rope in hand and fire in her soul, Reese Todd is trading her cap and gown for a cowboy hat and spurs as she prepares to represent Ohio at the 77th Annual National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming this July.

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Mount Vernon High School Softball kicks off freshmen camp July 7

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 7, 2025

Incoming Mount Vernon High School students in the Class of 2029 are invited to begin their Jackets softball journey on Monday, July 7, with Freshmen Camp.

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