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Lady Broncos to play in MNAC this week

Lady Broncos to play in MNAC this week

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Lady Broncos to play in MNAC this week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Last week the Lady Broncos traveled to Dalton, where they lost 0-3 to Leyton on Friday, Oct. 8. They then competed in the Anselmo-Merna Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 9, losing 1-2 to St. Mary’s, winning 2-0 over Cody-Kilgore and then losing 1-2 to Riverside. Stats were unavailable at press time.

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Locals compete in junior high rodeos

Gerri Peterson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Two Mullen students competed in the Nebraska Junior High Rodeo Association rodeos this fall at Lexington, Albion and Thedford - fifth grader Kaisley Phipps and seventh grader Cooper Walker. Cooper got into the top 10 at Thedford, placing 4th in the chute dogging with a time of 8.29.
Youth football season winding down, one last home game

Youth football season winding down, one last home game

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Youth football season winding down, one last home game

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Mullen Youth Football teams (grades 3-6) are pictured back, l-r: Cort Cox, Cody Walker, Jack Coble, Cian Connealy, Andrew Byrd, Bo Pettit Jr., Braylon Kuncl, Oakes Miller, Justin Kraus, Hayden Morrison, Student Manager Cylas Dent.
MNAC Junior High Girls Champions, l-r: Kalli Licking, Sydnee Cheever, Tierston Moore, Harper Andersen. Megan Andersen

MNAC Junior High Girls Champions, l-r: Kalli Licking, Sydnee Cheever, Tierston Moore, Harper Andersen. Megan Andersen

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Junior High, Paxton, Kuncl are MNAC Cross Country Champions

Coach Janie Kuncl
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
There was a lot to be proud of at the MNAC Cross Country invite in Arnold. Mullen XC teams represented Mullen Public Schools well on Tuesday, Oct. 5. It was a new course to run on with a lot of turns and a few bridges to run over.
Peyton Paxton competing in Bayard last week Jill Coble

Peyton Paxton competing in Bayard last week Jill Coble

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Kuncl, Paxton break school records

Coach Janie Kuncl
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The Mullen High School runners didn’t get a long recovery from the UNK Invite just two days prior to running at Bayard on Thursday, Sept. 30. They didn’t let that stop them from setting some new personal records and season bests!!
Sean Simonson with a quarterback sack last Friday night. Gerri Peterson

Sean Simonson with a quarterback sack last Friday night. Gerri Peterson

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Mullen Broncos improve to 5-1

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
For the second week in a row, the Mullen Broncos returned the opening kickoff and their opponents’ first punt for touchdowns last Friday night when the Morrill Lions came to town. “Coming in we felt like we could use our speed and athletes to get to the edge and in the open field.
Taylor Svoboda with a hit last Saturday at the Mullen Triangular. Megan Andersen

Taylor Svoboda with a hit last Saturday at the Mullen Triangular. Megan Andersen

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Lady Broncos go 2-1 last week

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The Lady Broncos went 2-1 last week with all home games. On Tuesday, Sept. 28 they hosted the North Platte St. Pat’s Irish, falling 14-25, 18- 25 and 14-25. Bella Brown led serving, 7/7 with 5 points. Taylor Svoboda had 6 kills, hitting 26/28. Alli Loughran was 43/43 setting with 9 assists.
Kylie Licking playing for NPCC

Kylie Licking playing for NPCC

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Kylie Licking playing for NPCC

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Mullen’s Kylie Licking, a freshman at North Platte Community College, is pictured in NPCC Knight volleyball action last week. The Knights split their volleyball games in Dodge City, Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 2.
2nd-3rd grades sing national anthem at football game

2nd-3rd grades sing national anthem at football game

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2nd-3rd grades sing national anthem at football game

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The Mullen 2nd and 3rd grade classes sang The Star-Spangled Banner at the Broncos’ football game last Friday, Oct. 1. Music teacher Caroline Durfee said the students suggested they sing it at a football game. They practiced for a couple weeks during music class and at home. Gerri Peterson
Top right: Alex Moore ran his first meet of the year last week after a knee injury last basketball season. Jill Coble

Top right: Alex Moore ran his first meet of the year last week after a knee injury last basketball season. Jill Coble

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Cross country teams see success in two big meets

Coach Janie Kuncl
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
On Friday, Sept. 24, the Bronco cross country team traveled to Albion to compete against mostly Class C schools with a few Class D schools mixed in. Boone Central provides a tough, hilly course for all competitors, but our small team persevered and ran very well.
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