By Neil H. Devlin, Mullen Sports Information Director
Mullen downs host Cheyenne Mountain 10-9, stays in playoff picture.
COLORADO SPRINGS – Mullen erased a four-goal deficit in the first half and rallied past host Cheyenne Mountain 10-9 in nonleague action on Saturday.
In their regular-season finale, the Mustangs jumped to 5-7 overall and 15th in state RPI. Sixteen teams advance to the Class 5A playoffs. There is one more week fo regular-season play. Bracket pairings will be released on Sunday, May 8.
The Mustangs trailed 6-2 at halftime before erupting for eight goals in the second half.
Charlie Beck led Mullen with four goals and Haley Vanek had three.
MULLEN 10, CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN 9
Mullen 2 8 -- 10
Cheyenne Mountain 6 3 -- 9
Mullen goals -- Charlie Beck 4, Haley Vanek 3, J.J. Johnson 2, Ela Palmer.