Sports
Coach Janie Kuncl
It was a hot 92 degree day for the Mullen runners last Thursday, Sept. 9 in Imperial.
Peyton Paxton got a new PR of 20:37.6, placing 2nd. Callie Coble placed 4th with a time of 21:16.
Trevor Kuncl got 1st with a time of 17:03, taking 41 seconds off of his time from the week before.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Lady Broncos go 1-2 at Seven Valleys Tournament
Gerri Peterson
The Lady Broncos went 1-2 at the Seven Valleys Tournament in Callaway on Saturday, Sept. 11, but all three of their games were close and exciting.
Their first game was against Ansley-Litchfield, losing 19-25 and 18-25.
“Our serving was really good,” Head Coach Jennifer Moore said.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Corbin continues to improve score
Coach Ron Taylor
The Bow Ladies Invite was held at the local course in Broken Bow on Sept. 7.
With continued improvement, Corynn Corbin again bested last year’s score with a 127. Corynn had a couple struggles but bounced back strong on the next hole. 50 golfers showed up to compete for 15 medals.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Cowboys and cowgirls prepare for last fall rodeos
Gerri Peterson
Mullen’s high school rodeo cowgirls and cowboys competed in Grand Island at the Nebraska State Fair on Monday, Sept. 6.
Spencer DeNaeyer scored a 69 in bareback for 2nd place.
Whitney Jennings placed 4th in cutting with a 67.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
A 52-22 Homecoming victory for the Broncos
Gerri Peterson
The Mullen Broncos earned a Homecoming victory against Twin Loup last Friday, Sept. 3, defeating the Wolves 52-22.
“The guys played hard tonight,” Head Coach Wade Marsh said. “They came out with good intensity and were ready to play.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Bronco cross country girls Callie Coble (left) and Peyton Paxton begin their race at Ainsworth last week. Sue Licking
Cross country has success at Ainsworth
Coach Janie Kuncl
The Mullen Bronco cross country teams competed in Ainsworth on Thursday, Sept. 2.
Freshman Peyton Paxton got 1st with a time of 21:08, senior Callie Coble finished 6th with a time of 22:02.
Senior Trevor Kuncl finished 2nd with a time of 17:44.60.
The junior high ran 1 mile.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Corbin competes in Chappell
Coach Ron Taylor
Another cold and rainy start to the golf meet on Sept. 2, as the recent rains were evident in the ditches. The Creek Valley Invite was held in Chappell at the city course.
Corynn Corbin played some tough golf that day as the course was playing hard.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Lady Broncos get first win of the season on Homecoming
Gerri Peterson
The Lady Broncos played three games last week, hosting a triangular with South Loup and Anselmo-Merna on Tuesday, Aug. 31 and then Homecoming against Twin Loup on Friday, where they picked up their first win of the season.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Stephanie Miller Whitney Jennings competing in the breakaway at Lexington with her dad, Royce Jennings, watching from the chute.
Locals place at high school rodeos
Gerri Peterson
Even though the Nebraska High School Rodeo results haven’t been available on their website, doesn’t mean the cowgirls and cowboys haven’t been busy competing!
In Lexington on Saturday, Aug. 21, MHS senior Spencer DeNaeyer placed 2nd in the bareback with a score of 70.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
L-r: Tierston Moore, Peyton Paxton, Trevor Kuncl, Callie Coble, Harper Andersen, Georgia Wingebach. Janie Kuncl
Cross country team members bring home medals
Coach Janie Kuncl
The MHS cross country team traveled to Scottsbluff for the first meet of the 2021 season on Thursday, Aug. 26.
Freshman Peyton Paxton finished the race in 1st place with a time of 20:38.84 and senior Callie Coble medaled 6th with a time of 22:02.11.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021