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Brooke McCully fights for a lose ball against Bridgeport. Sue Licking

Brooke McCully fights for a lose ball against Bridgeport. Sue Licking

Lady Broncos defeat C2 Bridgeport, improve to 6-1

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
The Lady Broncos added two more wins to their record last week at home against C2 Bridgeport and D2 Cody-Kilgore. Their game on Tuesday, Dec. 15 against Bridgeport was a close one throughout, but the ladies came out on top, 51-49.
Clayton Moore was back from injury last week against Cody-Kilgore. Barb McIntosh

Clayton Moore was back from injury last week against Cody-Kilgore. Barb McIntosh

Broncos lose to Bridgeport in OT

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Last Tuesday, Dec. 15 against C2 Bridgeport, the Broncos went from a 23-10 first quarter lead to being outscored 9-21 in the fourth quarter to go into overtime. The Broncos fell short in overtime, 2-4, making the final score 55-57.
Lincoln Journal Star all-state

Lincoln Journal Star all-state

Lincoln Journal Star all-state

News Staff
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Last week the Lincoln Journal Star announced the 2020 all-state honorable mention football honorees. Those from Mullen in the Class D2 list were Spencer DeNaeyer, Bryce McIntosh, Clayton Moore, Sean Simonson and Jaden Emerson.
Brendon Walker puts up a shot at Maxwell last Saturday. Barb McIntosh

Brendon Walker puts up a shot at Maxwell last Saturday. Barb McIntosh

Bronco basketball team goes 2-1 last week

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The Mullen Broncos went 2-1 last week, winning 56-36 at Valentine, winning 43-16 at home against Hyannis and then falling 21-42 at Maxwell. On Tuesday, Dec. 8 they traveled to C1 Valentine.
Eli Paxton claimed the 113 gold medal last Saturday. Kris Forsen

Eli Paxton claimed the 113 gold medal last Saturday. Kris Forsen

Wrestling team wins Gordon-Rushville Invite

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
by Gerri Peterson The Bronco wrestling team won the Gordon-Rushville Invite last Saturday, Dec. 12, with three Broncos bringing home individual gold medals. Jeffery Forsen pinned Jarhett Anderson (Hay Springs) in 0:52 and then Ace Hobbs (Mitchell) in 3:28 to win the 106 weight class.
Senior Lindey Coble concentrates on a free throw at Valentine. Sue Licking

Senior Lindey Coble concentrates on a free throw at Valentine. Sue Licking

Lady Broncos fall short to C1 Valentine, 28-32

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The Lady Broncos also went 2-1 last week, falling short 28-32 at C1 Valentine, defeating D2 Hyannis 85-6 and D1 Maxwell 52-22. On Tuesday, Dec. 8 at Valentine the Broncos had the halftime lead, 20-16, and were still leading 25-21 at the end of the third quarter.
Kylie Licking is pictured seated with her parents, Roger and Sue Licking. Pictured behind her are her brother Kayden and sister Kalli, along with Mullen Head Volleyball Coach Jennifer Moore (far left), Assistant Coaches Mandi Loughran and Kay Dent and NPCC Head Volleyball Coach Alexa McCall (far right). courtesy photo

Kylie Licking is pictured seated with her parents, Roger and Sue Licking. Pictured behind her are her brother Kayden and sister Kalli, along with Mullen Head Volleyball Coach Jennifer Moore (far left), Assistant Coaches Mandi Loughran and Kay Dent and NPCC Head Volleyball Coach Alexa McCall (far right). courtesy photo

Licking to play volleyball at NPCC

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The North Platte Community College volleyball team has announced a new recruit to their 2021 recruiting class. Kylie Licking signed her Letter of Intent Friday, Dec. 11 to play outside hitter for the Knights. Licking played her high school career with Mullen High School in Mullen, Nebraska.
Plainview wrestling coach Dean Boyer hugs Christian Miller after the senior capped an undefeated season by winning the Class D 138-pound championship at the State Wrestling Tournament in Omaha in this February 2017 photo. Darin Epperly/Daily News

Plainview wrestling coach Dean Boyer hugs Christian Miller after the senior capped an undefeated season by winning the Class D 138-pound championship at the State Wrestling Tournament in Omaha in this February 2017 photo. Darin Epperly/Daily News

Mullen native Dean Boyer battling leukemia

Mike Renning Sports@norfolkdailynews.com
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Editor’s note: Dean Boyer is a 1985 graduate of Mullen High School and the son of Willard and Betty Boyer of Mullen. His address is Dean Boyer, Buffet Cancer Center, Room 7,12,12, (must include all 3 commas), 505 South 45th St, Omaha, NE 68105.
Kirby Eppert in action last week with Katie Mundorf standing in the box behind her. ProRodeo Photos by Joe Duty

Kirby Eppert in action last week with Katie Mundorf standing in the box behind her. ProRodeo Photos by Joe Duty

National Finals Breakaway Roping results

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Local cowgirls Katie Mundorf of Mullen and Kirby Eppert of Seneca competed in the Inaugural National Finals Breakaway Roping last week at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, during the National Finals Rodeo. Both women made some money on the trip in the 10 rounds in 3 days, December 8-10.
Kylie Licking on defense at Anselmo-Merna last Friday. Also pictured for the Broncos are Samantha Moore and Taylor Svoboda. Sue Licking

Kylie Licking on defense at Anselmo-Merna last Friday. Also pictured for the Broncos are Samantha Moore and Taylor Svoboda. Sue Licking

Lady Broncos win vs Sutherland, A-M

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The Lady Broncos opened their season last week with two wins. On Thursday, Dec. 3 they hosted C2 Sutherland, defeating them 48-23. Senior Samantha Moore led the ladies with 13 points, 5 assists, 3 deflections, 3 rebounds and 2 steals.
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