University of Sioux Falls Athletics

Career
Lauren Mutschler begins her collegiate track and field career with the University of Sioux Falls following a decorated prep career at Maple River High School. A three-time state medalist and school record holder in the pole vault, Mutschler brings championship-level experience and a strong academic background to the Cougar program.

High School
Mutschler graduated from Maple River High School in Minnesota, where she competed in cross country, golf and track and field for the Eagles. A standout pole vaulter, she earned state medals in 2022, 2023 and 2024 while setting the school record with a clearance of 11 feet, 3 inches. She also recorded a personal-best time of 15.9 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles. Mutschler was a three-time All-Conference selection, six-time athletic letter winner and four-time team MVP from 2022-25. She was also voted her team's Top Supporter in 2026 and competed with Twin Valley Pole Vault.

Academically, Mutschler graduated as valedictorian with a perfect 4.0 GPA and was a member of the National Honor Society. She earned Academic All-State honors four times from 2023-26 and Academic All-Conference recognition five times from 2022-26.

Personal
Mutschler is the daughter of Dawn Lutteke and Joe Mutschler and has five siblings: Daniel, Nathan, Henry, William and Julia. She plans to major in Business Administration at the University of Sioux Falls before pursuing graduate studies in architecture.