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Daniel Wright hands off the baton to D.J. Coetzee during the 4x100 Throwers Relay in Arnold. Megan Andersen

Daniel Wright hands off the baton to D.J. Coetzee during the 4x100 Throwers Relay in Arnold. Megan Andersen

Broncos place 4th at South Loup Invite

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Mullen Bronco track teams competed in Arnold at the South Loup Bobcat Invite last Friday, April 10. The girls and boys teams both placed 4th out of 13 teams. For the Lady Broncos, the only gold medal came in the 4x800 relay.
L-r: Jackson Vinton, Ben Werner, Cooper Walker, Jacob Walker, Hayden Morrison at the South Loup Invite last Friday. Clint Svoboda

L-r: Jackson Vinton, Ben Werner, Cooper Walker, Jacob Walker, Hayden Morrison at the South Loup Invite last Friday. Clint Svoboda

Golf team places 2nd at South Loup

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Mullen boys golf team competed at the South Loup Invite in Arnold last Friday, April 10.Ben Werner shot a 73 to place 1st, while Jacob Walker’s 76 placed him 3rd.Hayden Morrison shot 111, Jackson Vinton 112 and Cooper Walker 116.

Jennings places in rodeo season opener

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Ames, Iowa – The Mid-Plains Community College rodeo teams opened their spring season at the Cyclone Stampede in Ames, Iowa.On the women’s side, Whitney Jennings led the way with a second-place finish in breakaway.
Jaylon Forsen starts the 4x1 relay for the Broncos.

Jaylon Forsen starts the 4x1 relay for the Broncos.

Track teams compete at Buffalo Bill Invitational

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco track teams competed at the Buffalo Bill Invitational at North Platte High School on Thursday, April 2.The Broncos competed against athletes from all classes of schools at the meet. Ainsworth and Mullen were the only Class D schools there out of the 11 teams.
L-r: Ben Werner, Jacob Walker, Cooper Walker, Jackson Vinton, Colby Kessler in Stapleton last week. Clint Svoboda

L-r: Ben Werner, Jacob Walker, Cooper Walker, Jackson Vinton, Colby Kessler in Stapleton last week. Clint Svoboda

Broncos place 1st, 2nd individually at golf

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco boys golf team opened their season last Thursday, April 2 in Stapleton at the Sandhills Valley tournament.Sophomore Ben Werner carded a 70 to place 1st, with teammate senior Jacob Walker’s 77 placing 2nd.
Bronco fundraiser to begin April 12

Bronco fundraiser to begin April 12

Bronco fundraiser to begin April 12

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Attention Mullen Bronco fans!Your Mullen Bronco football, volleyball and girls basketball teams will once again be doing a Facebook auction fundraiser.
Thursday Night Mixed League champions, Hondo Shooters, l-r: Linda and Dan Rentfro, Nancy Beitel and Diana Brost. Jill Buchfinck

Thursday Night Mixed League champions, Hondo Shooters, l-r: Linda and Dan Rentfro, Nancy Beitel and Diana Brost. Jill Buchfinck

Thursday Night Mixed Bowling League ends season

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
by Peggy Marsh Eighteen league members, one substitute bowler and two scorekeepers met at Hondo Lanes for a potluck supper, awards and some “funky” bowling to mark the end of their short season on March 12.
Pettit fundraising to represent Nebraska

Pettit fundraising to represent Nebraska

Pettit fundraising to represent Nebraska

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Bo Pettit, Jr. wrestled at the AAU State Wrestling Tournament in Kearney on March 14, placing 4th out of all classes and qualifying for the Nebraska Dual Wrestling Team.
Faith Miller competing at the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) semifinals at New Mexico State University. courtesy photo

Faith Miller competing at the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) semifinals at New Mexico State University. courtesy photo

Faith Miller to compete at IHSA National Championships

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
by Gerri Peterson Two Mullen High School graduates have been competing on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s equestrian western team this school year - Fayth Brown, a freshman, and Faith Miller, a senior.
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