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Brynne McCully pushes the ball up the court at Ainsworth. Sue Licking

Lady Broncos clench two more wins

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Lady Broncos came out of Christmas break and added two more wins to their record last weekend.On Friday, Jan. 2 the ladies traveled to D1 Ainsworth, where they used a 17-5 first quarter lead to propel them to a 47-37 victory.

Girls Basketball Showcase to be on NCN

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Kearney - News Channel Nebraska will televise the 2026 Nebraska Girls Basketball Showcase, providing statewide coverage of one of the region’s premier high school girls basketball events.The showcase, taking place at Kearney High on Saturday, Jan.

Brandon Hardin goes up for a shot against Hay Springs. Sue Licking

Broncos fall at Ainsworth, win against Hay Springs

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

by Gerri Peterson Last Friday evening, Jan. 2 at Ainsworth, the boys basketball team saw a 28-16 halftime lead disappear in the third quarter when they were outscored 8-20. The Broncos lost the fourth quarter battle, falling short 49-51.

Broncos to be Class D3 in football

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

by Gerri Peterson The Nebraska School Activities Association announced the 2026 and 2027 football classifications last week.The Mullen Broncos are now Class D3. In our D3-6 District will be Anselmo-Merna, Brady, Maxwell, Sandhills Valley and Sandhills/Thedford.

Alex Werner with a jump shot against Anselmo-Merna. Carolee Brown Photography

Broncos go into Christmas break with 3-1 record

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The Mullen Broncos hosted the Anselmo-Merna Coyotes last Thursday, Dec. 18.Tied 20-20 at halftime, the Coyotes came out on fire in the second half to outscore the Broncos 4-13 and 8-14, handing the Broncos a 32-47 loss.

Kalli Licking sets up the offense against Anselmo-Merna. Sue Licking

Lady Broncos fall to Anselmo-Merna Coyotes in overtime

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The Lady Broncos hosted the Anselmo-Merna Coyotes last Thursday, Dec. 18. It was another home game impacted by a wind event - this time, the games were pushed back an hour due to high winds across the area to make sure the team and fans could arrive safely.

Georgia Wingebach earned her first high school wrestling medal last week in Valentine, placing 4th. Carolee Brown Photography

Lady Broncos earn wrestling medals

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Two Lady Bronco wrestlers earned their first high school wrestling medals in Valentine on Friday, Dec. 19.Georgia Wingebach placed 4th at 130. She pinned Makenna Koch (Ainsworth) in 4:27 before being pinned in 0:56 by Grace Drueke (O’Neill).

All-State Football

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Lincoln Journal Star All-State Football Tate Kvanvig: 1st Team Offense D2 (OL) Nicholas Gonzalez: 1st Team Offense D2 (K) Omaha World-Herald All-State Football Nicholas Gonzalez: 1st Team Offense D2 (K) Tate Kvanvig, Cayden Hampton, Alex Werner, Jason Kraus, Daniel Wright: Defense Honorable Mention

Oakes Miller competing last week. Kris Forsen

Boys wrestling team competes back to back

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The Mullen Bronco boys wrestling team had meets back to back last week. They first competed in Sutherland on Friday, Dec. 19, where they placed 4th out of 21 teams.Four Broncos came home with medals - three of them winning their weight class.Bo Pettit, Jr. placed first at 132.

Jenna Donohoe holds onto the ball as she trips over a Hyannis defender last Thursday. Sue Licking

Ladies have short game against Valentine, win at Hyannis

Gerri Peterson

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Mullen Lady Bronco fans will remember last Tuesday’s game against Valentine for a long time. There’s a first time for everything - such as a basketball game ending after the third quarter because of a power outage!

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