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Nebraska Junior High Rodeo Association results

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Nebraska Junior High Rodeo Association has had two weekends of rodeos this month, and will wrap up the fall season in Albion, September 19-20. Here are the results so far for Mullen’s 5th-8th graders who are competing.Lexington - Saturday, Aug.

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Nebraska High School Rodeo Association results

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

by Gerri PetersonThe Nebraska High School Rodeo Association was back in action last weekend, kicking off the fall season in Bassett.Saturday, Aug. 15Brynne McCully: 3rd - team roping with Caleb Clark, 13.01; 4th - breakaway, 2.82; 20th - poles, 26.054; 38th - barrels, 21.

MHS volleyball team, back l-r: Brynne McCully, Emerson Thorberg, Kalli Licking, Harper Andersen, Ella Rice, Jenna Donohoe, Chloe Newman. Middle: Kaisley Phipps, Breckyn Burney, Abby Gracey, Kassidy Cheever, Jillian Taylor. Front: Jailyn Miller, Ava Kvanvig, Annabelle Casillas. Megan Andersen Photography

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Mullen Bronco Fall Sports Preview

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Mullen High School VolleyballHead Coach: Nichole Ourada Number of Years Coaching: 4 Assistant Coaches: Calli Edis & Kay DentLast Year’s Record: 20-11 Returning Starters: Kalli Licking, 12 - Setter; Ella Rice, 12 - Outside Hitter; Harper Andersen, 12 - Opposite; Jenna Donohoe, 11 -...

Standing, l-r: Jason Zelasney, Clark Ribble, Hadley Marsh, Bill Gavers, Ayden Lee, Cylas Dent, Hayden Deibler, Kyler Marsh, Weston Ourada, Mike Trader, Avery Vinton, Emri Dent. Front: Jared Samuelson, Fallon Lee, Dailie Dent. courtesy photo

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Locals attend Mike Trader’s Mid-America Basketball Camp

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Several local athletes participated in Mike Trader’s Mid-America Basketball Camp held at Grand Island Central Catholic July 27-29, with the following receiving awards.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Women’s LeagueJuly 21 - A potluck was held.The lowest scramble score was Sue and Kylie Licking with a 42.Stacy Kraye won the flag prize for the shortest putt missed on hole 4 and Lacie Hanks was closest to the pin in 2 on hole 6.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The Mullen Golf Club 3 Person Scramble was held in record breaking heat on Sunday, July 26, during the Hooker County Fair.Championship Flight: 1. Cole, Kyle and Chip Kramer - 63, won on a card playoff 2. Cameron, Alex and Ben Werner - 63 First Flight: 1. Ron Boyer, Dale and Pam Ginkens - 69 2.

Despite the temperature earlier in the day climbing over 100, there were 22 participants in the Hooker County Fair slow pitch softball game Sunday evening, July 26. Pictured are Brandon Cooley and Jaden Emerson. Barb McIntosh

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Softball enjoyed by many despite heat

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Softball enjoyed by many despite heat

Willy Hicks and Jay Lovitt with a catch in the goat roping. Gerri Peterson

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200 rounds of goat roping held at fair

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Goat roping was held during the Hooker County Fair on Thursday evening, July 30 with 200 teams entered.Round 11. Brittni & JT Bradley 3.562. Dillon Hebbert & Owen Thorberg 7.693. JT Bradley & Brynne Mc-Cully 8.124. Jade & Jay Lovitt 9.56 Round 21. Willy Hicks & Jay Lovitt 4.09 2.

Carolee and Matt Brown were the Hooker County Fair Cornhole champions last Friday, July 31, out of 12 teams. Shelby Ridenour

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Browns are Cornhole champions

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Browns are Cornhole champions

Hooker County Fair Volleyball Tournament held

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Hooker County Fair Volleyball Tournament held

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The Hooker County Fair Women’s Volleyball Tournament was held at the Lariat on Sunday, Aug. 2 with 6 teams competing. Placing first was Block Party (left) with team members Jordyn Pavelka, Jocelyn Cheek, Abby Hassett, Autumn Schlesinger, Sam DeStefano and Jaelyn Dicke.

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