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The community newspaper for Mount Vernon and Lisbon

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

The community newspaper for Mount Vernon and Lisbon

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

The community newspaper for Mount Vernon and Lisbon

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter

Ryan Suchomel is a sports reporter for the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun.

All content by Ryan Suchomel
Kate Martin grapples with Lily Baker of Freedom in the consolation round of wrestling at Donnybrook.

Libby Dix champ at Donnybrook

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2024
Mount Vernon’s Chloe Meester (No. 20) tries to snap the ball away from an Estherville-Lincoln Central player Saturday, Nov. 30.

Mustangs trample Midgets 45-37

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
December 4, 2024

Lisbon girls’ slash Prince of Peace 50-23

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
December 4, 2024
Mount Vernon’s Libby Dix dominates an opponent from last season. Dix placed first in 190 pounds at Wilton.

MV girls place second at Wilton Invite

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
November 27, 2024

MVFB players earn postseason honors

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
November 27, 2024
Mount Vernon’s Tyler Williams (No. 50)
works at tackling a Humboldt Wildcat player at the UNI-Dome Saturday, Nov. 16.

Mustangs slashed by Wildcats 28-25

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
November 20, 2024
Mustangs UNI-Dome bound

Mustangs UNI-Dome bound

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
November 13, 2024
Mount Vernon’s Cali Whitaker hits a ball past two Western Christian blockers for a kill.

MVVB sweeps Class 3A state tournament

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
November 13, 2024
Lisbon’s Tiernan Boots (No. 7) fights against a Madrid tackler to gain a few more yards in a drive Friday, Nov. 8.

Lisbon stumbles to Madrid 27-14

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
November 13, 2024
Mount Vernon’s Mavrik Schweer (No. 1) and Sydney Maue (No. 9) as well as other teammates celebrate a point at home last week.

MVVB advances to state tournament

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2024
Lisbon’s Tiernan Boots (No. 7) gives a strong arm to a defender as he pushes for more yards down the field.

Lions slash Comets 56-12

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2024

Lions VB season ends

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2024
Lisbon’s Dakota Clark (No. 1) catches a punt for the Lions under the defense of Starmont.

Lions slash Stars 49-0

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2024
Members of the Mount Vernon football team enter the field before a game against Keokuk at Mount Vernon High School on Oct. 25, 2024. The Mount Vernon Mustangs beat the Keokuk Chiefs, 62-7.

Mount Vernon beats Keokuk 62-7

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2024
The Mustangs celebrate a point on the court at play at home last week.

MV volleyball smashes PCM

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2024
Mount Vernon’s Sydney Maue (No. 9) spikes the ball over the net.

MV soars to WaMaC title

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 23, 2024
Lisbon’s Dakota Clark (No. 1) tackles a defender earlier in the season.

Lisbon blanks Van Buren 49-0

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 23, 2024

Lions VB takes Tri-Rivers crown

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 23, 2024
Coaches on the sideline congratulate Kael Riniker (No. 62) for his touchdown on a carry in rushing at Washington.

Mustangs trot over Washington 42-21

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 23, 2024
Mount Vernon’s Paige Schurbon (No. 4), Sophia Meester (No. 17) and Sydney Maue (No. 9) celebrate a point.

No. 1 MV sweeps on Senor Night

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
October 15, 2024

MVL cross country preps for state

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
October 15, 2024
Lisbon players including Keira Bergman (No. 12) Mykayla Luzum Selmon (No. 8), Kamryn Kahl (No. 4) celebrate a point against Prince of Peace.

Lisbon VB smashes past PoP

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2024
Mount Vernon’s Eryn Jackson (No. 5) prepares to serve earlier in the season.

MV spikers pick up five wins

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2024
Mount Vernon’s Watson Krob (No. 1) pulls down a catch amidst defense at Davenport Assumption.

Mustangs crush Knights 46-14

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2024
Lisbon’s Ethan Hoekstra (No. 77) tries to catch a live ball in play earlier in the season.

Lions shred Wapello 49-0

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2024
MV bests CC-A in three sets

MV bests CC-A in three sets

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2024

Lions beat Midland

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2024
Lisbon’s Chase McFarlane (No. 16) works at tackling a Pekin player.

Lisbon ousts Pekin 28-15

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2024
Cole Thurn (19) attempts a reception under pressure from Solon’s Maddox Kelley (4) and Owen Einwalter (9) Friday in Solon.

Mustangs lose close game to Solon 7-6

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2024
Lisbon’s Tiernan Boots (No. 7) works on tackling a Highland player.

Lions slash Wildcats 49-6

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
September 25, 2024
Lisbon volleyball players Kamryn Kahl and Kyla Kahl check in and out of the game, respectively, during a match against Davenport West on Sept. 1, 2024. The Lisbon Lions beat Davenport West, 2-0.

Lisbon tops Calamus Wheatland in four sets

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
September 25, 2024
Coach Maggie Willems, Eryn Jackson (No. 5), Sophia Meester (No. 17), Sydney Maue
(No. 9), Cali Whitaker (No. 3), Sydney Huber (No. 15) and Chloe Meester (No. 16) celebrate the
victory on the court.

MV volleyball sweeps Solon

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
September 19, 2024
Lisbon volleyball player Sarah Dietsch serves the ball during a match between the Lisbon Lions and the North Linn Lynx on Sept. 5, 2024 at Lisbon High
School. The Lions beat the Lynx, 2-0.

Lisbon splits 2-2 at Kepros Invitational

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
September 18, 2024
Lisbon players
Grayson Wollum (No. 23)
Daylin Schaefer (No. 28)
and Tiernan Boots (No. 7)
converge on a Columbus
player Friday, Sept. 13.

Lions topple Wildcats 49-6

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
September 18, 2024
Mount Vernon’s Ethan Wood (No.
22) tries to get a few more yards out
of a carry following a Benton tackle
attempt.

Mustangs trot over Wildcats 15-13

Ryan Suchomel, Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun
September 18, 2024

MVLXC teams place 10th at Ames

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024

MVVB tops Shirley Ryan invite

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
Lisbon players Jacob Walerius
(No. 60), Austin Kelsey (No. 15) and Daylin Schaefer (No. 28) work on tackling a Louisa-Muscatine player.

Lions blank Falcons 48-0

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
Lisbon volleyball player Aislin Andrews serves the ball at a match between the Lisbon Lions and the Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves on Sept. 5, 2024 at Lisbon High School. The Lions beat the Wolves, 2-1.

Lions top home quadrangular 3-0

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
Union fullback Wyatt Walker gets tackled by a group of Mount Vernon Mustangs players during a high school football game between Mount Vernon and Union Community in Mount Vernon Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. The Mustangs defeated the Knights 43-6.

Mount Vernon stampedes past Union 43-6

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
Lisbon’s Evan Coleman (No. 58) and Jacob Walerius (No. 60) tackle a Durant player at Walmer Field Friday, Aug. 30.

Lisbon tops Durant 30-0

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2024

Lions roar over teams in Lisbon Classic

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2024
Mount Vernon’s Kellen Haverback (No. 8) holds on to a scrambling defender in play last season, as teammates Ethan Plotz (No. 5) and Jackson Jaspers (No. 21) come to assist.

New coach, new era for MV FB

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
August 28, 2024
Mykala Luzum-Selmon receives a serve from West Branch in play last season.

Lisbon volleyball eyes state tourney

Ryan Suchomel, Sports Reporter
August 21, 2024