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Daniel Wright puts up a shot at Hyannis. Carolee Brown Photography

Daniel Wright puts up a shot at Hyannis. Carolee Brown Photography

Broncos win another close game

by Gerri Peterson Thanks to an unplanned Village of Mullen power outage on the north side of town last Tuesday, the Mullen Bronco boys basketball team only got the JV game in against Valentine. The varsity game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Colby Kessler competing in Gordon last Saturday. Kris Forsen

Colby Kessler competing in Gordon last Saturday. Kris Forsen

Boys wrestling competes in Gordon

The Mullen Bronco boys wrestling team had six members compete in Gordon last Saturday, Dec. 13.Freshman Bo Pettit Jr.placed 1st at 132. He won by major decision over Nolan Dueker (Bayard) 16-7, pinned Jaxon Kearns (Gordon-Rushville) in 4:44 and then pinned Ian Shane (West Holt) in 4:52.
Hope Miller competing at the first wrestling meet of the season. Tami Miller

Hope Miller competing at the first wrestling meet of the season. Tami Miller

Girls wrestling competes in Stapleton

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco girls wrestling team competed in Stapleton on Saturday, Dec.13.Freshman Audrabell Werth finished 5th at 100.
Mullen Junior High wrestlers wrap up season

Mullen Junior High wrestlers wrap up season

Mullen Junior High wrestlers wrap up season

The Mullen Junior High wrestling teams had their last meet of the season last Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Sandhills/Thedford Invite in Dunning. The teams are pictured above after the Mullen meet on Nov. 21, where the boys placed 3rd as a team. No team scores were kept for the girls.
Audrabell Werth competing in Bartley last Friday. Tami Miller

Audrabell Werth competing in Bartley last Friday. Tami Miller

Lady Broncos open wrestling season in Bartley

The first-ever Mullen High School girls wrestling team kicked off their season last Friday, Dec. 5 at the Southwest Invite in Bartley.Medals were awarded to first through fourth place.Wrestling at 100 pounds, freshman Audrabell Werth was pinned in 1:46 by Gabriela Aguilar of Wray, Colo.
Senior Jaylon Forsen competing last Saturday in Mullen. Kris Forsen

Senior Jaylon Forsen competing last Saturday in Mullen. Kris Forsen

Wrestling team opens season at own invite

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco boys wrestling team hosted the Mullen Invite to open their season on Saturday, Dec. 6.Senior Tate Kvanvig placed 1st at 215.
Hayley Donohoe looks to the basket at Ogallala last Friday. Sue Licking

Hayley Donohoe looks to the basket at Ogallala last Friday. Sue Licking

Lady Broncos start season 1-1

The Mullen Lady Bronco basketball team traveled to Sutherland last Thursday, Dec. 4 for their season opener, coming home with a 58-23 win over the D1 Sailors.Four ladies scored in double digits, with senior Hayley Donohoe also having a double-double.
Jacob Walker puts up a shot at Sutherland, while Head Coach Brad Wright looks on from the bench. Carolee Brown Photography

Jacob Walker puts up a shot at Sutherland, while Head Coach Brad Wright looks on from the bench. Carolee Brown Photography

Broncos hold off Sailors in opener

The Mullen Bronco boys basketball team traveled to Sutherland last Thursday, Dec. 4, for an exciting season opener against the D2 Sailors.The Broncos were leading 21-13 at halftime, but the Sailors tried to comeback in the second half, with the final score being 36-30.
L-r: Mullen Bronco Head Football Coach Wade Marsh and Nicholas Gonzalez with his parents, Lorena and Manuel Gonzalez. courtesy photo

L-r: Mullen Bronco Head Football Coach Wade Marsh and Nicholas Gonzalez with his parents, Lorena and Manuel Gonzalez. courtesy photo

Special Teams Player of the Year

The NebPreps High School Football Awards took place last Monday, Dec. 1 at the Hurrdat Sports Bar in La Vista.This second annual event brought together top high school football talent from across the state to recognize outstanding achievements from the 2025 season.