Sports

Barnes places at State 4-H Air Pistol

by Gerri Peterson Mullen Marksman Eli Barnes competed in the 2025 Nebraska State 4-H Air Pistol match on Saturday, Oct. 4 in Grand Island.Competing in the 8-10 year old division, he placed 2nd in Air Pistol Slow Fire and 3rd in Air Pistol Silhouette.
The Lady Broncos on the floor, Head Coach Nichole Ourada and the players on the bench and Mullen fans celebrate as the Broncos clinched their trip to State Volleyball last Saturday afternoon in Mullen. Megan Andersen

The Lady Broncos on the floor, Head Coach Nichole Ourada and the players on the bench and Mullen fans celebrate as the Broncos clinched their trip to State Volleyball last Saturday afternoon in Mullen. Megan Andersen

Broncos are State Volleyball bound!

by Gerri PetersonThe Lady Broncos are headed to State Volleyball! In Head Coach Nichole Ourada’s third year of coaching, the Lady Broncos qualified for state last week after earning a wildcard to play in the District final. Last Monday, Oct.

NSAA Volleyball, Football Championships on NE Public Media

Lincoln - November brings NSAA State High School Volleyball and Football championships to Nebraska Public Media.Volleyball championships are Saturday, Nov. 8 with Class D-2 at 9 a.m., follo wed by Class D-1 at 11 a.m., Class C-2 at 1 p.m., Class C-1 at 3 p.m., Class B at 5 p.m., Class A at 7 p.m.
Center Daniel Wright ready to snap the ball to Bo Pettit, Jr. at Wynot last Friday. Carolee Brown Photography

Center Daniel Wright ready to snap the ball to Bo Pettit, Jr. at Wynot last Friday. Carolee Brown Photography

Broncos fall to Wynot in 2nd round

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco football team’s season ended in Wynot last Friday, Oct. 31, in the second round of playoffs, falling 13-64.“We knew going in their speed and offensive scheme would be tough to contend with,” Head Coach Wade Marsh said. “We had our chances in the first half.
Quarterback Bo Pettit, Jr., waits for the play call from Head Coach Wade Marsh last Thursday night. Carolee Brown Photography

Quarterback Bo Pettit, Jr., waits for the play call from Head Coach Wade Marsh last Thursday night. Carolee Brown Photography

Broncos win first round of playoffs

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco football team is moving on to the second round of playoffs after defeating Maxwell last Thursday, Oct. 23 at home, 54-13, in a rematch.
Jenna Donohoe with a serve receive against Valentine. Megan Andersen

Jenna Donohoe with a serve receive against Valentine. Megan Andersen

Lady Broncos finish regular season 18-9

by Gerri Peterson The Lady Bronco volleyball team hosted a triangular last Tuesday, Oct. 21 with Cody-Kilgore and Valentine.The Broncos played the Cody-Kilgore Cowgirls first, defeating them 25-13, 25-8.
Hegland, Kuncl compete at State Cross Country

Hegland, Kuncl compete at State Cross Country

Hegland, Kuncl compete at State Cross Country

junior On Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, two of the Mullen Bronco runners traveled to the NSAA State Cross Country Championships hosted at Kearney Country Club.In order to run at the state meet, you had to qualify in the top 15 at your district or place top three with your team.
Youth football teams have undefeated seasons

Youth football teams have undefeated seasons

Youth football teams have undefeated seasons

Mullen’s 3rd/4th and 5th/6th youth football teams were both undefeated this year. The 5th/6th grade team had one more game last Sunday, Oct. 26, at Valentine - they are pictured back, l-r: Caleb Deibler, Gus Wingebach, Duke Miller, Jackson Newman, Cylas Dent, Kyler Marsh, Jedd Kraus, Brantley Mertz.
The Mullen youth 5th/6th grade volleyball team won the gold division of the Ogallala tournament last Saturday, Oct. 25, and the Valentine tournament on Sunday, Oct. 26. Pictured back, l-r: Parker Vinton, Ella Walz, Ayden Lee, Kendall Phipps, Emri Dent. Front: Lillian Ericksen, Clara Seeley, Abbigail Mundorf, Avery Vinton.

The Mullen youth 5th/6th grade volleyball team won the gold division of the Ogallala tournament last Saturday, Oct. 25, and the Valentine tournament on Sunday, Oct. 26. Pictured back, l-r: Parker Vinton, Ella Walz, Ayden Lee, Kendall Phipps, Emri Dent. Front: Lillian Ericksen, Clara Seeley, Abbigail Mundorf, Avery Vinton.

Riley Hegland and Braylon Kuncl are State Cross Country bound! Carolee Brown Photography

Riley Hegland and Braylon Kuncl are State Cross Country bound! Carolee Brown Photography

State Cross Country bound

Mullen High School cross country runners Riley Hegland and Braylon Kuncl finished in the top 15 of their races at the District D-6 meet last Thursday, Oct. 16 in Grant to qualify for State Cross Country. In the girls race, junior Riley Hegland ran a 22:07.68 to place 9th.