Mt. Vernon Register-News Sports

Three Rams wrestlers qualify for state finals

2012-02-12T22:36:28-06:00

Three Mt. Vernon wrestlers qualified for the state finals on Saturday.

Hall of Fame introduces new class

2012-02-12T22:35:39-06:00

Saturday night was a celebration of athletic achievement as the MVTHS Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2012 was honored in Changnon Gym.

Woodlawn wins state title

2012-02-12T22:34:26-06:00

Woodlawn’s boys junior high basketball team won the Class S Southern Illinois state championship 25-23 against Germantown on Saturday.

The View From Here: Hall of Fame weekend ends up as a success

2012-02-12T22:33:25-06:00

I always look forward to writing columns such as the one that you are about to read. Everything in some kind of chronological order, like I’m writing about how I spent my summer vacation.

2012 MVTHS Hall of Fame:Duncan finished second at wrestling state

2012-02-12T20:57:08-06:00

Former Mt. Vernon wrestling coach Scott Tickner still remembers Tony Duncan’s distinctive style.

2012 MVTHS Hall of Fame: Tickner started wrestling program

2012-02-12T20:56:03-06:00

In the beginning, Scott Tickner just wanted to keep his wrestling knowledge a day ahead of his athletes.

2012 MVTHS Hall of Fame: Callarman was the 'Voice of the Rams" for WMIX

2012-02-12T20:54:42-06:00

Throughout most of the 1970s and into the 80s, if you were listening to a Mt. Vernon Ram football or basketball broadcast on WMIX AM-FM, you’ll recall the “Voice of the Rams,” John Callarman, who is to be inducted into the Mt. Vernon High School Sports Hall of Fame as the Friend of the MVTHS athletics.

2012 MVTHS Hall of Fame: Graham was two-sport standout

2012-02-12T20:53:15-06:00

After a superb high school career as a two-sport athlete, Jarrell Graham is being inducted into the Mt. Vernon High School Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2012.

2012 MVTHS Hall of Fame: Mann excelled in football, basketball and track

2012-02-12T20:52:05-06:00

Gary Mann always participated in the sport that was currently in season, excelling among his contemporaries at football, basketball and track.

2012 MVTHS Hall of Fame: Creel coached Rams for 13 seasons

2012-02-12T20:50:49-06:00

Earlier this season the Mt. Vernon boys basketball team was in danger of being blown out at Cahokia.