Mahder signs with Missouri Valley

Those present for Anthony Mahder's letter of intent signing Monday morning were, front row: Mahder's father, Florencio Olvera, Anthony Mahder and Mahder's stepmother, Teena Lippincott. Back row: David Thompson, Wes Beachler, Missouri Valley coach Deon Duncan, Robert Miner and Nevada High School athletic director Kevin McKinley. Anthony Mahder gathers with members of his family and coaches to sign a letter of intent to play football at Missouri Valley College Monday morning.

Nevada Daily Mail

Another Nevada High School senior has announced a desire to continue his athletic career in college.

Anthony Mahder played on the offensive and defensive lines for the Nevada Tigers football team that finished the season with an overall record of 8-3 under head coach Wes Beachler last season. He was the Tigers' starting right guard before taking over at left offensive and defensive tackle when Sam Ellifrits went down with a season-ending knee injury in a 43-34 win over McDonald County on Oct. 12.

On Monday morning, Mahder gathered with members of his family, as well as current and future coaches to sign a letter of intent to play football for the Vikings of Missouri Valley College.

The Vikings finished the 2012 season with an overall record of 12-1,with their only loss of the season coming at the hands of Marian University (Indianapolis, Ind.) in the semifinal round of the NAIA Championship Series. Head coach Paul Troth's Vikings are scheduled to start the 2013 season on Sept. 14, against Ottawa University.