The Knights' two titles were among the top sports stories in 2012 in Mount Vernon.
Megan Patterson, a senior and middle blocker, led the Mount Vernon volleyball team to a berth in the Section 1 Class AA Volleyball Championships. It was the first sectional appearance for the Lady Knights. As a result of Patterson’s contributions and leadership, she was selected the first Mount Vernon Daily Voice Athlete of the Month.
Isaiah Cousins, a 2012 Mount Vernon graduate, has started 10 of 11 games for the University of Oklahoma men’s basketball team. Cousins, a 6-foot-4 guard, is averaging 18.3 minutes per game and leads the team with 26 assists.
Kevin Jones, a 2007 Mount Vernon graduate, signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in late November. Jones, a 2012 West Virginia graduate, has appeared in seven games for the Cavaliers.
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