May 14
The Varsity Softball Team split with Hudson in a double header last night. We lost game 1 11-7 then responded in game 2 and won 7-6 on a walk-off sacrifice bunt by Adison Hasse. Siera Auth had a great night at the plate going 4-8 with her 1st career home run. Siera also played fantastic defense both on the mound getting the win in game 2 and in center fielding making a huge diving catch in the top of the 7th inning. Reese Barfkneckt also tallied 3 hits. Livi Sample went 5-5 at the plate with 2 walks scoring 6 times. Livi also achieved the rare milestone of tallying her 100th career hit in game 2. The Mustang defense was led by Siera Auth and Amanda Holzhueter.
The JV Softball Team swept Hudson 8-4 and 8-1. Vivian Lorenzen continues to be a leading hitter, having 4 doubles. Mya Romsos and Mariah Curtis each hit a triple to add to the Mustang offense. The JV pitching staff combined for 18 strikeouts in the sweep.
Congratulations to the JV2 Baseball Team on sweeping Chippewa Falls yesterday. JV2 won the first game 6-5 and the second 9-3. The team improved it’s record to 6-4 on the season and finished their week 3-0.
The Boys Tennis Team fell 3-4 in a close match with Altoona last night. Claiming wins for the Mustangs were Aaron Lambrigtsen in singles play as well as the number one doubles teams of Micah Gunderson and Tristan Webb and the number three doubles team of Sam McWithey and Davin Ellis. The Mustangs finished an incredible regular season with an overall team record of 21-6!
Girls Basketball is meeting now in room 129 the health room to discuss summer schedules.
May 16
On a warm but windy day, the Mustangs Golf Team finished in 7th place at the 20 team Rice Lake Invitational Thursday. Only 5 shots out of 3rd. All team scores were considerably higher as they battled windy conditions. Leading the Mustangs were Mitch Kopaczewski & Wes Miller both carding 81’s. Also, scoring were Trent Wold 82, Tyler Reckin 84. Go Mustangs!
This past weekend the Trap Team competed at the Northwest Wisconsin Invitational in Eau Claire the men’s team took 3rd place. Carl Rabeneck took High Overall for Mens with a score of 99/100. Also scoring for Menomonie Connor Burstad 92, Jack Andreson 91, Wyatt Smestuen 91 and Matthew Forsman 89.
May 19
Varsity Baseball: The Mustangs defeated LaCrosse Logan 7-5 and LaCrosse Central 10-0. Against Logan, Mitch Scribner went 1-3 with a 2 run homerun, and Charlie Mikesell was 4-4. Zack Miller received the win for the Mustangs on the mound while James Hoff received a save. In Game 2, Bailey Casey was dominant on the mound throwing 4 shutout innings. Offensively, the Mustangs were led by Cage Sorenson going 3 for 3 and Owen Welch going 3 for 3. The Mustangs next game is Tuesday against Eau Claire Memorial.
JV Baseball: JV baseball swept LaCrosse Logan 6-0 and 24-2. In game 1 Tyler Sutherland threw a complete game shutout. In Game 2, Andrew Hoff hit a grand slam home run and Peyton Keyes collected his first high school home run.
May 20
Under cold & windy conditions again the Varsity Golf Team tied for 4th at the BRC meet at River Falls Golf Club Monday. Leading the Mustangs were Tyler Reckin carding a 3 over 39 good for 6th place, Mitch Kopaczewski & Quin Rabeneck both shooting 42’s good for 15th place & Trent Wold with a 44 good for 23rd.
The JV Golf Team also battled the same conditions & managed a 2nd place tie (4 shots out of 1st) at their BRC meet at Badlands Golf in Roberts. Leading the Mustangs were Isaac Rynes with a 41 good for 5th place, Isaac Anderson 43 and 8th place, Ryder Anderson 45 in 14th place & Brekkin Cody 46 in 18th place.
The Girls Soccer Team rallied to tie Barron 3-3 in a non-conference shootout. Sydney Norby led the team with two goals and an assist. Lauren Alexander scored the other goal and Allysa Benrud got on the board with an assist.
The JV2 Baseball Team lost to Chippewa Falls 4-2 last night. The JV2’s record is now 6-5 on the season. Congratulations to the MHS Boys track and field team for their outstanding performances at the Big Rivers Conference Championships yesterday at Chippewa Falls. The team finished 4th overall. Individual BRC Champions, earning all-conference 1st team honors, were Jae Berg in the triple jump, Nolan Bien in the 110m hurdles and the 4x800m relay team of Evan Olson, Owen Pelzel, Peter Cimino and Luke Ray. 2nd place finishers, earning all-BRC 2nd team, were Nolan Bien in the 300m hurdles, Blake Kissh in the discus and Jae Berg in the high jump. 3rd place finishers, earning all-BRC honorable mention, were Jae Berg in the long jump and Dan Hansen in the 300m hurdles. Special congratulations to Jae Berg for being named Big Rivers Conference Field Athlete of the Year. Great job Jae, and great job boys team.
Congratulations to the Girls Track and Field Team on their performances last night at the Big Rivers Conference Championship meet. The girls placed 4th overall as a team, just two points away from 2nd. All-Conference Awards were earned by Bennett Schmitt (1st in 4×800 and 3200 run), Bella Drake (1st in 4×800), Anika Schoenberger (1st in 4×800), Bree Barfknecht (1st in 4×800, 2nd in 800, 3rd in 1600), Lauren McCalla (1st in 800 and 1600 runs) and Kierston Coss (2nd in high jump). Lauren McCalla also broke the meet record in the 800 meter which helped her earn the BRC Track MVP of the meet award. Congrats girls!
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 who will receive their diplomas on Sunday, May 25 at 2 p.m. The event will be live-streamed.
