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Brynne McCully goes up for a kill at state volleyball last Thursday, with Harper Andersen, Kalli Licking and Ella Rice covering. Megan Andersen

Brynne McCully goes up for a kill at state volleyball last Thursday, with Harper Andersen, Kalli Licking and Ella Rice covering. Megan Andersen

Broncos fall to Cambridge at state

by Gerri Peterson The #6 seeded Lady Bronco volleyball team faced #3 Cambridge in the Class D2 State Volleyball Tournament at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln last Thursday morning, Nov. 6.“We spent many hours preparing and practicing for a great team,” Head Coach Nichole Ourada said.

MNAC 2025 All-Conference Volleyball

1st TeamLaney Dahlberg - Sandhills/Thedford, 12Payton Stienike - Brady, 12Kalli Licking - Mullen, 11Kenlee Fattig - Brady, 10Jenna Donohoe - Mullen, 10Emma Ray - Sandhills/Thedford, 9Ella Rice - Mullen, 11Charli Pandorf - South Loup, 112nd TeamRhianen Myers - Anselmo-Merna, 12Shayleigh Coleman -...

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.