McPherson’s Cory Muehler – Poll Winner Presented By Hutchinson Community College

By Matt Browning

For McPherson’s Cory Muehler, there is only one way to describe the 2023-2024 Bullpup season: it was a dream.

“We had our storyline we had to accomplish based on how last year ended and we weren’t going to stop until we accomplished it,” Muehler said.

From winning the 4A Tournament, to playing a quality schedule, there were so many memorable moments that stood out to Muehler. But there is one in particular that will forever be impactful to him.

“I had gotten fouled on a shot in the fourth quarter and as I got to the line Coach Kinnamon sent our subs to the scorer’s table to come get us seniors for the last time,” Muehler said. “I made the first and Kyden Thompson was walking by and said I should miss this last one to play just one more possession. So I put up the shot right and we got the offensive rebound and I ran to the same side wing and got the kick out. Right before I let it go I got a rush of emotions. Even though I missed it I’m still thankful I got one last possession.”

Muehler averaged 15 points, five rebounds, two points and two assists for the Bullpups, but like the rest of the team, the statistics and accolades didn’t matter to him.

“It was by far the most fun season I’ve ever had,” Muehler said. “I loved seeing a couple of my teammates get up for a crazy amount of dunks and I loved how our team played together. It was awesome to be this successful with zero big egos on the team.”