Senior Isabel Sorensen earned 1st Team All-BRC honors in tennis. Sorenson finished second in the conference at #1 singles and earned a spot at the state tournament as a special qualifier. Congratulations Izzy!

Photo by Siri Benrud Photography By Bryce Shepard and Jake Anderson The Menomonie High School wrestling team proves a rich history and looks to continue developing culture with the high quality athletes that return. The class of '26 seniors have been a part of a Mustang team that has been competing in the team sectional qualifier three years in a row. While the 2023-24 team made Menomonie history by punching a ticket to team state. In that historic run, the ’23 team fought to

Photo courtesy of Siri Benrud Photography By Rylee Hintzman Menomonie Boys Hockey kicks off its season with a fresh new coaching staff, but lost 11 seniors last year, and is looking for players to fill those spots.    This year’s coaching staff consists of head coach Alex Stuckert, assistant coach Ryan Booth, and assistant coach Mike Sullivan.     Menomonie has five seniors this year: Wren Swaenepoel (Forward), Davin Ellis (Goalie), Ryan Xu (Defenseman), Brock Wilkens (Defens

Photo courtesy of Siri Benrud By Ian Kistner The Mustangs are on pace to begin their 2025-2026 basketball season after a solid winning record filled previous year.   Menomonie’s 2024-2025 season record was 14-12 (6-8 in conference). The Mustangs look to improve that record this coming season in their 2nd year with new coach Greg Van Grunsven.   Menomonie lost some key players from their success last year, including Brody Thorton, Isaac Ellison, Brady Johnson, and AJ Zydowsky.

By Sydnie Hoppa Menomonie High School’s dance team officially began their 2025-26 season in early November, alongside many other winter sports.    MDT currently has twenty members split into two teams: a varsity and a JV. Varsity consists of fourteen dancers, and have three routines that they will perform at competitions throughout the winter, along with solos from a select few. JV has six members and will perform two routines at their competitions.   Off-season practices too

Front row L-R: Bryce Shepard, Luke Pember, DJ Butler. Back row L-R: Charlie Mikesell, Luke Bystol, and Max Branch. Bailey Casey / photo by Siri Benrud The Menomonie Mustangs had eight athletes selected to the 2025 Big Rivers All-Conference football team. Senior Bryce Shepard earned 1st team honors. Seniors Luke Pember and Max Erickson, and Junior DJ Butler earned 2nd team honors. Seniors Bailey Casey, Max Branch, Luke Bystol, and Charlie Mikesell were named honorable mention.

Front row: Gracie Miller, Ayala Hilson, Emmi Marlett, Lauren Ohman. Back row: Reese Barfknecht, Mya Romsos, Mariana Ramirez, Eme Gamez, Jordan Ohman, Caitlin Dunbar. By Josh Spicer and Ian Kistner With a new season on the horizon, the Menomonie girls’ basketball team enters preseason preparations determined to build on last year’s progress, blending returning experience with emerging young talent as they shape their identity for the months ahead.    The girls’ basketball tea

The Menomonie Mustangs had three athletes selected to the 2025 Big Rivers All-Conference soccer team. Earning all-conference honors were, left to right: Senior Miles Ogden (2nd team), Senior Keebtxuj Xiong (honorable mention), and Senior Ryan Xu (honorable mention). Congratulations! Find all the selections at the Big Rivers Conference website -- https://www.bigriversconference.org/fall-sports/football/#allconference

The Menomonie Mustangs had five runners selected to the 2025 Big Rivers All-Conference boys cross country team. Earning all-conference honors were, left to right: Senior Luke Ray (1st team), Junior Noah Winder (1st team), Junior Owen Pelzel (1st team), Sophomore Logan Topper (2nd team), and Junior Evan Olson (honorable mention). These young men led the team to both the conference and sectional titles, which earned them a trip to state, where they finished 8th. Congratulations

L-R: Bella Drake, Lauren McCalla, Addison Schuler, Kyah Barnhart, and Bennett Schmitt Bree Barfknecht The Menomonie Mustangs had six runners selected to the 2025 Big Rivers All-Conference girls cross country teams. Making 1st team all-conference were Seniors Lauren McCalla and Bennett Schmitt, Junior Bella Drake, and Sophomore Bree Barfknecht. Earning 2nd team honors was Sophomore Addison Schuler, and earning honorable mention was Senior Kyah Barnhart. The team captured the

The Menomonie High School girls and boys cross country teams capped off a record-breaking season with their best finishes in school history at the WIAA State Cross Country Meet, held Saturday, November 1, at Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. Senior Lauren McCalla  set the pace for the Mustangs, turning in a historic, record-setting performance at the meet. McCalla won the Division 1 state title with a time of 17:26.4, setting not only a new course record but also breaki

Front row L-R: Bella Drake, Addie Schuler, Kyah Barnhart, Bennett Schmitt, Sara Palmer, Lauren McCalla, and Bree Barfknecht. Back row L-R: Logan Topper, Ben Seguin, Evan Olson, Owen Pelzel, Noah Winder, Cole Christenson, and Luke Ray. Both the MHS boys and girls cross country teams qualified for the 2025 State Boys & Girls Cross Country Championships after strong performances at the sectional meet held in Menomonie last Saturday. The boys won the sectional title, narrowly ed

By Chad Zutter - Sports Reporter Onalaska, WI - Onalaska Hilltoppers quaterback Ian Kowal stepped up in the pocket, scrambled and plunged into the end zone with 11 seconds left to secure a 34-31 victory over the Menomonie Mustangs in the WIAA Division 3, level 1 matchup. It was the final lead change of the game, where both teams led by double digits at one point. The Mustangs led 16-0 after the first twelve minutes behind the legs of DJ Butler and strong offensive line play.

By Chad Zutter - Sports Reporter Menomonie, WI - The Chippewa Falls Cardinals put four touchdowns on the board in the second half en route to a 36-6 victory over the Menomonie Mustangs on senior night. The victory lifted the Cardinals into the Division 1 playoffs as a #8 seed and will travel to #1 Waunakee for a level 1 matchup. The Mustangs were the first to put points on the board. A Renner Stoll interception at the 38 yard line gave the Mustangs a short field late in the s

By Chad Zutter - Sports Reporter River Falls, WI - The River Falls Wildcats scored 28 points in the second half to break a 14-14 halftime score en route to a 42-14 victory over the Menomonie Mustangs. Two interceptions for touchdowns in the last three and half minutes put the game out of reach. River Falls gave the Mustangs opportunities in the first half, turning the ball over twice and putting the ball on the turf four times. Menomonie led 14-7 after Luke Pember plunged int

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By Chad Zutter - Sports Reporter Menomonie, WI - The Menomonie Mustangs steamrolled the Eau Claire Memorial Old Abes 42-7 on homecoming...

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By Chad Zutter - Sports Reporter Rice Lake, WI - The #3 Rice Lake Warriors erased an 18 point lead and scored 35 unanswered points in a 41-24 victory over the Menomonie Mustangs. Junior DJ Butler's 15 yard touchdown run mid way through the second quarter gave Menomonie a 24-6 lead. The Warriors were able to get a score before halftime as senior quarterback Grant Pacholke found classmate Will Svendson for a 53 yard touchdown strike. “ I love the way we started the game off. It

By Chad Zutter - Sports Reporter Menomonie , WI - The Menomonie Mustangs dropped their Big Rivers Conference opener 20-8 to the Hudson...