Top seed Mullen claimed the Mid Nebraska Activities Conference volleyball tournament championship on Saturday. The Omaha World Herald’s #1 ranked team in Class D2 was impressive sweeping their way to the championship. The Lady Broncos began the day with a straight set win over #5 seed Anselmo-Merna 25-13, 25-11, 25-13. Mullen would face defending tournament champion Sandhills/Thedford in the championship match. Sandhills/Thedford advanced to the title match by holding off South Loup 3-1 in the semifinals 25-20, 23-25, 25-18, 25-23. Mullen improved to 25-1 on the season with a straight set win over Sandhills/Thedford 25-11, 25-13, 25-17. Mullen and Sandhills/Thedford will meet again on October 22nd to conclude the regular season. Both teams will compete in the Class D2-10 sub-district tournament later this month.
Third place match
South Loup def. Anselmo-Merna 3-0 (25-18, 28-26, 25-22)
Fifth place match
Brady def. Twin Loup 2-0 (25-18, 25-22)
Seventh place match
Sandhills Valley def. Arthur County 2-0 (25-22, 25-16)
