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Mount Vernon Football calls on youth to join revival effort

Mount Vernon football is reaching out to the community to ignite a new era of pride, progress, and power on the field.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 4, 2025

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Future Jackets take the field at QB University

The Mount Vernon Fighting Jackets football program is inviting young quarterbacks to participate in a skills evaluation event.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 4, 2025

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Danville’s Humphrey earns First-Team All-American Honors

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 3, 2025

Alicia Humphrey of the Danville Blue Devils softball team has been named a Region VIII First Team All-American, earning national recognition for her performance on the field.

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Danville Youth Football Camp returns July 11 for grades 1–6

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 29, 2025

The Danville football program is set to host its 2025 Youth Football Camp on Friday, July 11, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Varsity Practice Field near the dome.

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Redskins Softball earns league and district honors

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 29, 2025

Several members of the Utica High School softball team have been recognized for their performances this season with league and district accolades.

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Jackets softball field progresses despite weather, historic season

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 29, 2025

Work continues at Mount Vernon’s softball field as the Yellow Jackets conclude a memorable and historic season.

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Danville’s Tough Street stadium project moves forward

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 27, 2025

Construction on the new Tough Street Stadium is progressing steadily, with the stone base expected to be largely completed by this weekend or early next week, according to project officials.

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Mount Vernon to host youth football camp for grades K–8

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 27, 2025

Young athletes will have the opportunity to learn from varsity football coaches during the Mount Vernon Youth Camp of Champions, scheduled for July 16–18 at Fighting Jackets Stadium.

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Mount Vernon’s Landon Dawson earns Division I offer from Southern Miss

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 27, 2025

Landon Dawson, a promising athlete from Mount Vernon High School's Class of 2028, has been offered his third Division I football scholarship.

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Danville’s Josh Byers nominated for Central Ohio Football Athlete of the Year

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 27, 2025

Danville High School senior Josh Byers has been nominated for the Central Ohio Football Athlete of the Year, an accolade that acknowledges the region's most outstanding high school football players.

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Mount Vernon Club Softball hosts August open fields for middle schoolers

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 27, 2025

Mount Vernon High School is set to host a series of open field sessions in August for incoming 6th through 8th-grade students interested in enhancing their softball skills.

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Mount Vernon to host free Adaptive Football Camp for students with disabilities

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 25, 2025

Local students with disabilities or special needs will have the opportunity to build physical skills and confidence this summer at the "Heroes of the Hive Adaptive Football Camp," scheduled for July 23 at Fighting Jacket Stadium.

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Mount Vernon’s Landon Dawson earns Power Four Scholarship offer from Purdue

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 25, 2025

Landon Dawson, a promising football player from Mount Vernon High School, has received his second Division I scholarship offer and his first from a Power Four program.

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Pollard powers Hawks past Sparks in shutout victory

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 20, 2025

The Ohio Hawks National-Pentz 16U team began their game with a strong performance, achieving a 5-0 victory over the 24-25 Sparks 16U on Friday.

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Almaguer’s four-hit day lifts Ohio Hawks past Oklahoma Athletics, 8–3

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 20, 2025

Rubi Almaguer delivered an outstanding performance at the plate on Saturday, achieving a perfect 4-for-4 to propel Ohio Hawks National-Pentz 16U to an 8–3 victory over Oklahoma Athletics National in tournament play.

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Rudrick powers Ohio Hawks past Select Fastpitch with three-hit game

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 20, 2025

Hailey Rudrick delivered a standout performance at the plate to lead Ohio Hawks National-Pentz 16U to an 8–6 victory over Select Fastpitch on Saturday.

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Rising from the Record: Northridge Softball finds strength in struggles

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 18, 2025

The Northridge High School varsity softball team concluded its 2025 season with a record of 5-19.

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A Sea of Black and the Heart of a Champion: Mount Vernon Softball’s Unforgettable Run

By Michael Hall | Jun 18, 2025

They didn’t leave with the state trophy, but they left with something far greater — a legacy that will echo through Mount Vernon softball for years to come.

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Northridge girls track and field shines with record-breaking season and state titles

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 18, 2025

The Northridge High School girls' track and field team concluded a remarkable season, marked by standout performances, school records, and state-level achievements that have secured their place in the program's history.

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Building Bulldogs: East Knox Softball lays groundwork for bright future

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 17, 2025

In a season characterized by new beginnings and determination, the East Knox varsity softball team approached a year of rebuilding with energy and focus on future potential.

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