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Jason Kraus competing in Ogallala last Saturday. Kris Forsen

Jason Kraus competing in Ogallala last Saturday. Kris Forsen

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Boys wrestling team competes at Ogallala duals

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Mullen Bronco boys wrestling team competed at the Ogallala duals for their first competition back from Christmas break on Saturday, Jan. 10.They ended up 7th out of 8 teams in the duals.They lost to Sutherland 24-30.At 157, Jason Kraus pinned Liam Albertson in 0:48.
Kassidy Cheever competing in Oshkosh with her teammates cheering her on in the background. Joni Cheever

Kassidy Cheever competing in Oshkosh with her teammates cheering her on in the background. Joni Cheever

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Lady Broncos compete at Oshkosh

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
by Gerri Peterson The Lady Bronco wrestling team competed at Oshkosh last Saturday, Jan. 10, for their first competition after Christmas break.Georgia Wingebach placed 2nd at 130.
Mullen youth wrestling season begins in Ogallala

Mullen youth wrestling season begins in Ogallala

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Mullen youth wrestling season begins in Ogallala

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Some of the Mullen youth wrestlers began their season Sunday, Jan. 11 in Ogallala at the Battle of the Braves.Ryann Walz: 1st in girls 1st-2nd 52-53. Won by tech fall over Gaia Fanning (Ogallala) 17-1 and by tech fall over Estel Lobner (Garden County) 17-1.Gus Wingebach: 1st in 5th-6th 105.
10K Shot Club, back l-r: Kendall Vinton, Hadley Marsh, Riley Hegland, Jenna Donohoe, Parker Vinton, Maci Walz. Middle: Kendall Phipps, Ella Walz, Emri Dent, Avery Vinton, Kyler Marsh, Carson Hegland, Weston Ourada. Front: Avery Vinton, Fallon Lee, Dailie Dent. Not pictured: Ava Walz. courtesy photos

10K Shot Club, back l-r: Kendall Vinton, Hadley Marsh, Riley Hegland, Jenna Donohoe, Parker Vinton, Maci Walz. Middle: Kendall Phipps, Ella Walz, Emri Dent, Avery Vinton, Kyler Marsh, Carson Hegland, Weston Ourada. Front: Avery Vinton, Fallon Lee, Dailie Dent. Not pictured: Ava Walz. courtesy photos

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Mullen Bronco 10K Shot Club

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
At the Dec. 18 varsity basketball games, the 2025 10K basketball Shot Club was recognized by MHS Girls Basketball Head Coach Kay Dent.Between June 1 - Aug. 1 last summer they shot at least 10,000 basketball shots.Thirty-one kids signed up to participate and 17 completed the challenge.
Youth basketball tournament champions

Youth basketball tournament champions

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Youth basketball tournament champions

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Mullen youth girls basketball teams competed in Sutherland on Sunday, Jan. 11. The 5th/6th grade team won their division by defeating Sutherland, Medicine Valley, Perkins County, Ogallala and North Platte Premier.
Brynne McCully pushes the ball up the court at Ainsworth. Sue Licking

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

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Lady Broncos clench two more wins

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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.

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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

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

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Broncos fall at Ainsworth, win against Hay Springs

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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.

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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

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

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Broncos go into Christmas break with 3-1 record

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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.
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