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Kvanvig competes at JH State Track

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Mullen eighth grader Ava Kvanvig qualified to compete in the high jump at the all class Junior High Nebraska State Track Meet in Gothenburg last Saturday, May 16. Opening height was 4’8” and Ava went out attempting 5’. She finished 12th out of 23.

Mullen Bronco golf team at the Mullen Invite, l-r: Hayden Morrison, Colby Kessler, Jackson Vinton, Jacob Walker, Ben Werner, Cooper Walker. Clint Svoboda

Broncos win Mullen Golf Invite

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco golf team won their own invite last Wednesday, May 13. Their team score of 372 finished just ahead of South Loup’s 378.Ben Werner was the individual champion with a 76, while Jacob Walker shot a 79 for second place.

Word from the Range

Lyn Messersmith 5/20/2026 As The World Turns

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

“In times like these, it is helpful to remember that there have always been times like these.” Paul Harvey I was raised by people who lived through the Depression and the Dust Bowl. They never got over it, and neither did I.

Vintons qualify for State Youth Track

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Avery and Meyer Vinton com peted in the Nebraska Youth Track & Field Meet in North Platte on Saturday, May 16. Meyer (left) placed 4th in the 400 and Avery placed 1st in the 800, 3rd in softball throw and 3rd in the 400 to both qualify for the state meet in Grand Island on June 13.

Kay Dent

7 Mullen youth qualify for State Youth Track & Field Meet

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A group of Mullen kids competed in the Nebraska Youth Track & Field Meet in Kearney on May 2, all qualifying to compete at the state meet in Grand Island on June 13!Pictured above, l-r: Cooper Ourada: 2nd - 50 m dash.Kyler Marsh: 1st - 4x100 relay, 4th - 800, 4th softball throw.

Abbigail Mundorf with her barrel racing buckles at State Finals. Katie Dent

Mundorf qualifies for National Junior High Rodeo Finals

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

by Gerri Peterson Two local cowgirls competed in the Nebraska Junior High School Rodeos this season, with the following spring results.Friday, April 3 - Central City Abbigail Mundorf: 4th breakaway, 30,84; 4th - barrels, 17.134; 9th - goat tying, 13.

Cian Connealy competing in the discus last Friday. Megan Andersen

Bronco track teams compete in last regular season meet

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco track teams competed in their last regular season meet of the season last Friday, May 8 at the Dave Blevins Memorial Invite in Arnold.The Lady Broncos finished3rd out of 8 teams, while the boys finished 4th out of 9 teams.

Busy week for MHS boys golf team

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The MHS JV golf team competed at Thedford last Wednesday, May 6.Colby Kessler shot a 49 to place 8th and Hayden Morrison shot a 56.The golf team then competed at the North Platte St.Pat’s Invite on Thursday, May 7.

MHS Principal Mike Kvanvig (left) and MPS Superintendant Chris Kuncl (right) honoring retiring Activities Director Phil Hoyt.

Athletic Banquet held

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen High School Athletic Banquet was held on Monday, May 4 at the Lariat.Following a supper where the Mullen Commercial Club provided meat, potatoes and drinks, and attendees brought salads, vegetables and desserts, season highlights were given by the coaches.

When a Mullen Bronco mom yelled, “Smile! Here’s the camera!” during the 3200 last Friday at MNAC, Hope Miller did just that! Gerri Peterson

Broncos place 2nd, 4th at MNAC track

News Staff

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco track teams competed in MNAC action last Friday, May 1, in Arnold.The Lady Broncos were MNAC runners-up with 111 points, behind South Loup’s 129 points. The boys placed fourth out of the eight conference teams.

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