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Quarterback Clayton Moore looks for a receiver last Friday night. Pam Ginkens

Quarterback Clayton Moore looks for a receiver last Friday night. Pam Ginkens

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Broncos fall to Knights in season opener, 14-52

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
It was perfect weather for the D2 Mullen Bronco football team’s season opener last Friday, Aug. 27 when they hosted the D2 Sandhills/Thedford Knights. “We knew going in this would be a really physical game,” Head Coach Wade Marsh said.
Shelby Welsh goes up for a hit against Sandhills/Thedford. Megan Andersen

Shelby Welsh goes up for a hit against Sandhills/Thedford. Megan Andersen

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Knights defeat Broncos in 3 sets

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Mullen Bronco volleyball teams opened their season on Friday, Aug. 27, hosting the Sandhills/Thedford Knights, falling in three sets. Serving was led by freshman Allie Boyer - 7/7 and sophomore Jadyn Andersen - 9/10, 1 ace. Hitting was led by senior Jordyn McDowell - 13/13, 6 kills.
Watermelon feed

Watermelon feed

Watermelon feed, Mullen football tradition

News Staff
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Dick Macke of Macke’s Grocery cut up watermelon as fast as he could Monday night as the Mullen High School football team, followed by the Mullen youth football teams, grabbed piece after piece after their practices.
Kylie Licking of Mullen (#7) is a member of the North Platte Community College’s Volleyball team. courtesy photo

Kylie Licking of Mullen (#7) is a member of the North Platte Community College’s Volleyball team. courtesy photo

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Kylie Licking a member of NPCC Volleyball team

News Staff
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
North Platte - The North Platte Community College volleyball team began a new season last week and are 2-2. NPCC is led by Head Volleyball Coach Alexa McCall and assistant coach Kylie Wroot. “We are excited to get started this season,” McCall said.
MHS Football, back l-r: Chase Gracey, Deacon DeNaeyer, Isaac Welch, Adam Wiens, Cade Groseth, Sean Simonson, Samuel Coble, Clayton Moore, Jaden Emerson. Middle: Luke Durfee, Brady Oltmer, Spencer DeNaeyer, Kyle Durfee, Eli Paxton, Chase Rundback, Ethan Hardin, James Kessler. Front: Student Managers Daniel Wright and Ben Werner, Owen Thorberg, Jeffery Forsen, Justin French, Jarren Forsen, Kyle Finney, Carter Haesler, Kaleb Moore, Jacob Wingebach, Student Manager Cooper Walker. Not pictured: Student Manager C

MHS Football, back l-r: Chase Gracey, Deacon DeNaeyer, Isaac Welch, Adam Wiens, Cade Groseth, Sean Simonson, Samuel Coble, Clayton Moore, Jaden Emerson. Middle: Luke Durfee, Brady Oltmer, Spencer DeNaeyer, Kyle Durfee, Eli Paxton, Chase Rundback, Ethan Hardin, James Kessler. Front: Student Managers Daniel Wright and Ben Werner, Owen Thorberg, Jeffery Forsen, Justin French, Jarren Forsen, Kyle Finney, Carter Haesler, Kaleb Moore, Jacob Wingebach, Student Manager Cooper Walker. Not pictured: Student Manager C

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Mullen High School Football

News Staff
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Head Coach: Wade Marsh Years Coaching: 3rd as Head Coach Assistant Coaches: Russ Monette, Kyle Hoyt, Steven Dent Last Year’s Record: 6-3 Returning Starters: Spencer DeNaeyer (12), Kyle Durfee (12) Jaden Emerson (12), Sean Simonson (12), Adam Wiens (12), Samuel Coble (12), Cade Groseth (12),...
MHS Volleyball, back l-r: Mercedes Garner, Isabell Hoyt, Allie Boyer, Brooke Williams, Maggie Haesler, Fayth Brown, Keragan Welch, Mia Flores-Green, Medora DeNaeyer. Middle: Lauren Schoonveld, Jadyn Andersen, Izabella Brown, Malia Oltmer, Erika Massey, Ashlyn Simonson. Front: Taylor Svoboda, Jordyn McDowell, Alli Loughran, Shelby Welsh. Not pictured: Kierstin Pike.

MHS Volleyball, back l-r: Mercedes Garner, Isabell Hoyt, Allie Boyer, Brooke Williams, Maggie Haesler, Fayth Brown, Keragan Welch, Mia Flores-Green, Medora DeNaeyer. Middle: Lauren Schoonveld, Jadyn Andersen, Izabella Brown, Malia Oltmer, Erika Massey, Ashlyn Simonson. Front: Taylor Svoboda, Jordyn McDowell, Alli Loughran, Shelby Welsh. Not pictured: Kierstin Pike.

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Mullen High School Volleyball

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Head Coach: Jennifer Moore Assistant Coaches: Mandy Loughran and Kay Dent Last year’s record: 28-6 Returning starters: Alli Loughran, 12, Setter; Taylor Svoboda, 12, Outside Hitter Other Returning Letter Winners: Shelby Welsh, 12, Middle Hitter; Jordyn McDowell, 12, Outside Hitter Team...
MHS Cross Country, l-r: Alex Moore, Peyton Paxton, Callie Coble, Trevor Kuncl. Gerri Peterson

MHS Cross Country, l-r: Alex Moore, Peyton Paxton, Callie Coble, Trevor Kuncl. Gerri Peterson

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Mullen High School Cross Country

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Head Coach: Janie Kuncl Number of Years Coaching: 8 total, 4th year in Mullen Returning State Qualifiers/Letter Winners: Callie Coble (12), Trevor Kuncl (12), Alex Moore (11) Team’s Strengths: The 2021 Bronco Cross Country team brings back three state qualifiers and two state meet medalists.
MHS Girls Golf: Corynn Corbin. Ron Taylor

MHS Girls Golf: Corynn Corbin. Ron Taylor

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Mullen High School Girls Golf

News Staff
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Head Coach: Ron Taylor Number of Years Coaching: 2 Team’s Strengths: With much practice over the summer, we are well prepared and much stronger than last season. With the one-to-one, we can work more on the smaller things needed. Team’s Weakness: Weakness is that we only have one golfer.
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