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NSAA Wrestling Championships on NET

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Lincoln - Watch the “NSAA Wrestling Championships” safely from home on NET, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR Stations. At 7 p.m. CT, Thursday, Feb. 18, watch Classes A and D. At 7 p.m. CT, Saturday, Feb. 20, watch Classes B and C. Both will be broadcast live from the CHI Health Center in Omaha.
Spencer DeNaeyer (third from left) celebrates his 100th career win with his teammates last Saturday. courtesy photo

Spencer DeNaeyer (third from left) celebrates his 100th career win with his teammates last Saturday. courtesy photo

MNAC sweep continues with wrestlers

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Mullen Broncos continued their 2020-21 sweep of MNAC competitions last Tuesday in Mullen when they hosted MNAC Wrestling. The Broncos placed first out of eight teams with 123 points. Twin Loup was 2nd with 103.5 points and South Loup was 3rd with 79.

Daniels on NPCC volleyball team

News Staff
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The North Platte Community College Knights Volleyball Team won one and lost one during the first two games of the season Friday, Jan. 29 at the Laramie County Community College Tournament in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Alli Loughran brings the ball up the court in the MNAC semifinals game against Sandhills/Thedford last Thursday. Sue Licking

Alli Loughran brings the ball up the court in the MNAC semifinals game against Sandhills/Thedford last Thursday. Sue Licking

MNAC Basketball Champions

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The Lady Broncos had some of their highest scoring games all season as they cruised to become the MNAC Basketball Tournament Champions last week. They hosted D1 Sandhills Valley on Wednesday, Jan. 27 for their first game, defeating them 60-23. They scored 27 points in the first quarter alone.
Back, l-r: Chase Gracey, Sean Simonson, Jeffery Forsen, Owen Thorberg, Kyle Durfee, Tel Kvanvig, James Kessler, Carter Haesler. Front: Isaac Welch, Eli Paxton, Spencer DeNaeyer. Mike Kvanvig

Back, l-r: Chase Gracey, Sean Simonson, Jeffery Forsen, Owen Thorberg, Kyle Durfee, Tel Kvanvig, James Kessler, Carter Haesler. Front: Isaac Welch, Eli Paxton, Spencer DeNaeyer. Mike Kvanvig

Wrestlers place 2nd at Central Valley Invitational

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The Mullen Bronco wrestling team placed 2nd out of 20 teams last Friday, Jan. 29 at the Central Valley Invitational with 143 points, behind Neligh/Oakdale’s 187 and ahead of Palmer’s 107. Three Broncos won their weight classes. Isaac Welch won 285, pinning all of his opponents.
MNAC Girls Basketball Champions, back l-r: Assistant Coaches Grayce Ginkens and Trisha Vest, Student Manager Tierston Moore, Samantha Cheever, Student Manager Kalli Licking, Erika Massey, Whitney Jennings, Taylor Svoboda, Shelby Welsh, Jordyn McDowell, Alli Loughran, Callie Coble, Faith Miller, Corynn Corbin, Ashlyn Simonson, Jadyn Andersen, Assistant Coach Kay Dent, Head Coach Clint Svoboda. Front: Student Manager Peyton Paxton, Michelle Brown, Lindey Coble, Hanna Marshall, Kylie Licking, Samantha Moore, B

MNAC Girls Basketball Champions, back l-r: Assistant Coaches Grayce Ginkens and Trisha Vest, Student Manager Tierston Moore, Samantha Cheever, Student Manager Kalli Licking, Erika Massey, Whitney Jennings, Taylor Svoboda, Shelby Welsh, Jordyn McDowell, Alli Loughran, Callie Coble, Faith Miller, Corynn Corbin, Ashlyn Simonson, Jadyn Andersen, Assistant Coach Kay Dent, Head Coach Clint Svoboda. Front: Student Manager Peyton Paxton, Michelle Brown, Lindey Coble, Hanna Marshall, Kylie Licking, Samantha Moore, B

Mullen Broncos sweep MNAC Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Taylor Svoboda on defense against Twin Loup last Tuesday, with Samantha Moore also pictured. Sue Licking

Taylor Svoboda on defense against Twin Loup last Tuesday, with Samantha Moore also pictured. Sue Licking

Lady Broncos continue adding wins

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The Lady Broncos cruised to two more victories last week, defeating Twin Loup on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 55-25, and then Gordon-Rushville on Friday, Jan. 22, 41-25. At Twin Loup, Samantha Moore led the Broncos with 13 points, 7 assists, 6 steals and 3 rebounds.
Head Coach Brad Wright talks with his starters at Gordon last Friday, l-r: Jaden Emerson, Brendon Walker, Bryce McIntosh, Trevor Kuncl and Clayton Moore. Barb McIntosh

Head Coach Brad Wright talks with his starters at Gordon last Friday, l-r: Jaden Emerson, Brendon Walker, Bryce McIntosh, Trevor Kuncl and Clayton Moore. Barb McIntosh

Broncos defeat C1 Gordon-Rushville 43-33

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The Broncos had just one game last week, traveling to C1 Gordon-Rushville on Friday, Jan. 22. An 18-3 first quarter helped propel the Broncos to a 43-33 victory. Trevor Kuncl led the Broncos with 14 points and 5 steals. Clayton Moore had 11 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal.
Isaac Welch placed third at 285 last week at the South Loup Invite. Kris Forsen

Isaac Welch placed third at 285 last week at the South Loup Invite. Kris Forsen

Broncos place 2nd at South Loup Invite, host Mullen Duals

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The Bronco wrestling team competed at the South Loup Invite on Friday, Jan. 23, where they placed second out of 19 teams with 111 points, behind Plainview’s 183.5 and ahead of Ansley-Litchfield’s 105. Spencer DeNaeyer won the lone individual gold medal for the Broncos at 152.
Josey French to run at Iowa Western

Josey French to run at Iowa Western

Josey French to run at Iowa Western

News Staff
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Mullen High School senior Josey French signed her letter of intent to run cross country and track at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs last Wednesday. Pictured seated with Josey are her parents, Mike and Leanne French, and her brother Justin.
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