For the first time this season, Mullen will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing at home against the Vista PEAK Prep Bison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mullen is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Mullen is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Regis Jesuit, who was ranked 12th at the time (Mullen was ranked 21st). The Mustangs fell 21-14 to the Raiders on Friday. The contest was a 14-14 toss-up at halftime, but the Mustangs couldn't quite close it out.
Mason Bonner
| 09/19/25 @ Valor Christian | 119 |
| 09/26/25 vs Regis Jesuit | 118 |
| 09/12/25 vs Ralston Valley | 59 |
| 08/29/25 @ Castle View | 42 |
| 08/22/25 @ Crean Lutheran | 26 |
Despite the defeat, Mullen got top-tier performance from Amare Kyle, who picked up 86 receiving yards and two scores. Mason Bonner also helped out with an impressive 118 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Vista PEAK Prep started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Denver South. They and the Ravens were almost perfectly matched up last Friday, but they suffered a 35-34 loss. The defeat came about despite the Bison having been up 27 in the second quarter.
Mullen will have to contain Tyrone Smiley as he made an impact in Vista PEAK Prep's last game. He rushed for 159 yards and three TDs. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 83 yards. Canaan Barthlow was another key player, throwing for 158 yards and one touchdown.
Vista PEAK Prep's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Mullen, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Everything went Mullen's way against Vista PEAK Prep in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as Mullen made off with a 41-20 win. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bison turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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