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Players on the sideline intently watch the action last Thursday night, l-r: Colby Kessler, Hayden Morrison, Jack Coble, Cody Walker and DJ Coetzee. Carolee Brown Photography

Players on the sideline intently watch the action last Thursday night, l-r: Colby Kessler, Hayden Morrison, Jack Coble, Cody Walker and DJ Coetzee. Carolee Brown Photography

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Broncos are defeated by Knights 32-48

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
by Gerri Peterson The Sandhills/Thedford Knights came to town last Thursday night and handed the Mullen Broncos their first loss of the season, 32-48.“We had a hard fought game this week,” Head Coach Wade Marsh said. “Momentum swung a couple of times both ways.
Anselmo-Merna tournament champions, back l-r: Assistant Coach Calli Edis, Chloe Newman, Lola Wingebach, Brynne McCully, Abby Gracey, Kaisley Phipps, Harper Andersen, Emerson Thorberg, Jenna Donohoe, Head Coach Nichole Ourada. Front: Kalli Licking, Hayley Donohoe, Sydnee Cheever, Ella Rice. Megan Andersen

Anselmo-Merna tournament champions, back l-r: Assistant Coach Calli Edis, Chloe Newman, Lola Wingebach, Brynne McCully, Abby Gracey, Kaisley Phipps, Harper Andersen, Emerson Thorberg, Jenna Donohoe, Head Coach Nichole Ourada. Front: Kalli Licking, Hayley Donohoe, Sydnee Cheever, Ella Rice. Megan Andersen

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Anselmo-Merna volleyball tournament champions

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
by Gerri Peterson The Lady Bronco volleyball team hosted the Sandhills/ Thedford Knights last Thursday, Oct. 9, falling 19-25, 1725, 25-27.

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Locals compete in junior high rodeos

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
by Gerri Peterson Two local cowgirls competed at the Nebraska Junior High Rodeos this fall. Abbigail Mundorf and Kendall Phipps have both had success, placing in the top 10 several times.Lexington - Saturday, Aug. 2 Kendall: 2nd - ribbon roping with Waylon Hebbert, 15.41; 6th - goat tying, 12.
The Mullen 5th/6th grade volleyball team won the Paxton tournament last Saturday, Oct. 11. Pictured back, l-r: Coach Barb McIntosh, Emri Dent, Parker Vinton, Kendall Phipps, Ayden Lee, Ella Walz, Elle Gracey. Front: Clara Seeley, Lillian Ericksen, Avery Vinton, Abbigail Mundorf.

The Mullen 5th/6th grade volleyball team won the Paxton tournament last Saturday, Oct. 11. Pictured back, l-r: Coach Barb McIntosh, Emri Dent, Parker Vinton, Kendall Phipps, Ayden Lee, Ella Walz, Elle Gracey. Front: Clara Seeley, Lillian Ericksen, Avery Vinton, Abbigail Mundorf.

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Youth volleyball teams place 1st, 2nd at Paxton

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Cross country team competes in Kearney, Bayard

Cross country team competes in Kearney, Bayard

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Cross country team competes in Kearney, Bayard

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
by Riley Hegland, MHS junior On Monday, Sept. 30 the Mullen Broncos traveled to Kearney to attend the UNK Cross Country Invite. The UNK Invite is one of the biggest meets in Nebraska, with all classes and a total of 150 schools competing.

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Golf team competes at Alliance

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
by Gerri Peterson The Lady Bronco golf team competed in Alliance on Monday, Sept. 29.Austin Deibler shot a 50 and 56 for a 106, finishing just out of the medals at 11th place.Hope Miller shot a 59 and 53 for a 112 to finish 16th. Maci Walz shot a 65 and 68 for a 133 to finish 31st.
Kalli Licking sets the ball against St. Pat’s last Tuesday evening. Megan Andersen

Kalli Licking sets the ball against St. Pat’s last Tuesday evening. Megan Andersen

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Lady Broncos win in 4 sets, lose in 5

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
by Gerri Peterson The Lady Broncos went 1-2 at the Ansley-Litchfield volleyball tournament on Saturday, Sept. 27. Stats were unavailable for their last game of the tournament as of press time last week, so here are those stats for the Burwell game that they lost 15-25, 25-23 and 15-25.
Cian Connealy gets ready to punt last Friday in Maxwell. Carolee Brown Photography

Cian Connealy gets ready to punt last Friday in Maxwell. Carolee Brown Photography

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Broncos battle to win at Maxwell

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco football team had an exciting win at Maxwell last Friday night, Oct. 3, in a back and forth battle, winning 34-32.“It was a really tough game,” Head Coach Wade Marsh said. “We knew going in they had a good quarterback and some solid lineman.
5th/6th grade team is pictured back, l-r: Ella Walz, Kendall Phipps, Ayden Lee, Parker Vinton, Emri Dent. Front: Clara Seeley, Avery Vinton, Abbigail Mundorf, Elle Gracey, Lillian Ericksen.

5th/6th grade team is pictured back, l-r: Ella Walz, Kendall Phipps, Ayden Lee, Parker Vinton, Emri Dent. Front: Clara Seeley, Avery Vinton, Abbigail Mundorf, Elle Gracey, Lillian Ericksen.

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Mullen wins Brady tournament

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The Mullen youth 5th/6th grade and 3rd/4th grade volleyball teams both won the Brady tournament last Saturday, Oct. 4.
The Mullen Junior High volleyball A team is 2-4 and the B team is 1-4 so far this season. They have a home game next Monday, Oct. 6 against Hyannis and then a four-team tournament in Thedford on Oct. 20. Pictured back, l-r: Annabelle Casillas, Yasmine Alarcon, Ava Kvanvig, Chloe Wiese. Middle: Luciana Gonzalez, Jocelyn Oliveira, Hadley Marsh, Ava Walz, Pandora Gray. Front: Bella Coetzee, Olivia Cox, Kendall Vinton.

The Mullen Junior High volleyball A team is 2-4 and the B team is 1-4 so far this season. They have a home game next Monday, Oct. 6 against Hyannis and then a four-team tournament in Thedford on Oct. 20. Pictured back, l-r: Annabelle Casillas, Yasmine Alarcon, Ava Kvanvig, Chloe Wiese. Middle: Luciana Gonzalez, Jocelyn Oliveira, Hadley Marsh, Ava Walz, Pandora Gray. Front: Bella Coetzee, Olivia Cox, Kendall Vinton.

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Junior high wrapping up their fall sports season

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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