Vernon flashes potential with Sweetwater takedown

Lions win first playoff game since 2018 with 28-9 victory over Mustangs

Nov 16, 2024

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Vernon’s Kevin Sherrill receives the gold ball from his superintendent as the Lions gather around their coach. It was Vernon’s first playoff win since 2018. photo by Kael Duncan

GRAHAM – The yells were primal. The emotion was raw.

When Vernon coach Kevin Sherrill received the gold ball for his Lions’ well-deserved 28-9 victory over Sweetwater Friday, the energy buzzing around Newton Field’s home sideline was palpable.

Vernon’s seniors were in sixth grade the last time the Wilbarger County seat won a playoff game. Didn’t matter.

The Lions were double-digit underdogs and coming off a disappointing Week 11 loss. Didn’t matter.

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