Athletics

Mena Bearcat Coaches have selected #15, Dax McMellon, as the Farm Bureau Insurance Player of the Game for Week #4 vs. the Riverview Raiders.

Dax is the 16 year old son of Rob and Amanda McMellon and is a Sophomore, Quarterback for the Bearcats this season. Last Friday night, Dax threw for 196 yards, completing 15 of 19 pass attempts, and 3 touchdowns. Dax and the Bearcats won the game by a convincing final score of 45-21. Dax stays busy, helping his Dad on their family cattle farm when he is not involved in school activities. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and trap shooting in his free time. He plans to attend college, but is undecided as to a field of study at this time.

Mena is now 3-1 for the season but has a bye week this Friday. Bearcats will host the Arkadelphia Badgers on September 29th at Randall Whorton Field.

Shown presenting Dax with his Player of the Week game ball, is local Farm Bureau Agent, Nikki Cureton. Farm Bureau Insurance is a proud supporter of Mena Bearcat Athletics!!