The Mullen Broncos will play for the Class D2 state volleyball championship. The Broncos advanced to the state title match with a sweep of Bancroft Rosalie in the semifinals on Friday. Mullen came from behind to take the first set 25-23. Mullen controlled the second set winning 25-13 and then closed it out in the third 25-22. Mullen hit .186 for the match and held Bancroft-Rosalie to .063 hitting. Jenna Donohoe finished with 18 kills to go along with 6 blocks. Ella Rice finished with 8 kills, Brynne McCully had 7, Chloe Newman had 6, and Abigail Gracey finished with 4. Kalli Licking finished with 34 assists for the victorious Broncos. Mullen will make their first state championship match appearance on Saturday. Mullen’s best state tournament finish to this point came in 2018 when they finished third in Class D2. Mullen will face the defending state champion Wynot for the title. Wynot defeated top seed St. Mary’s in straight sets to advance.
Saturday’s championship match is scheduled for 11 a.m. and will be broadcast on KBBN 95.3 FM/kbbn.com/Free KBBN Thunderbird App.
