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The Mullen youth baseball team finished their season as league runners-up last Thursday, June 26 in Mullen, losing in an exciting game against Arnold, 2-3. Pictured l-r: Marcus Lattin, Tuff Pettit, Eli Barnes, Jackson Newman, Coach Bo Pettit, Duke Miller, Cooper Phillips, Jaxyn Evans, Teal Peterson, Carson Hegland, Coach Russ Monette, Kyler Marsh, Collin Donohoe, Zach Hicks. Gerri Peterson

The Mullen youth baseball team finished their season as league runners-up last Thursday, June 26 in Mullen, losing in an exciting game against Arnold, 2-3. Pictured l-r: Marcus Lattin, Tuff Pettit, Eli Barnes, Jackson Newman, Coach Bo Pettit, Duke Miller, Cooper Phillips, Jaxyn Evans, Teal Peterson, Carson Hegland, Coach Russ Monette, Kyler Marsh, Collin Donohoe, Zach Hicks. Gerri Peterson

Baseball team places 2nd in year-end tournament

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Golf News

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Women’s League June 10th was a women’s scramble. Low gross score was Shauna Donohoe, Lacie Hanks and Jennifer Peters with 40.Flag prize winners were Samantha Janda with the longest putt on #4 and Tara Call with closest to the pin from tee shot on #6.
Gerri Peterson With sunflower seeds in hand, the baseball team bench watches the action Monday evening as they won their tournament game 11-3 against Arnold. The Broncos will play Stapleton in the championship game this Thursday, June 26, in Mullen. The consolation game will begin at 4:30 p.m., with Mullen’s game to follow about 6:00-6:30 p.m. Concessions will be available.

Gerri Peterson With sunflower seeds in hand, the baseball team bench watches the action Monday evening as they won their tournament game 11-3 against Arnold. The Broncos will play Stapleton in the championship game this Thursday, June 26, in Mullen. The consolation game will begin at 4:30 p.m., with Mullen’s game to follow about 6:00-6:30 p.m. Concessions will be available.

Mullen to host baseball tournament this Thursday

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Mullen to host baseball tournament this Thursday
While riding her gray gelding, Tom, Chadron State College senior Brooke McCully of Mullen roped her calf in 2.4 seconds to place third in the final go-round of breakaway roping at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming, last Saturday night. Steph Miller

While riding her gray gelding, Tom, Chadron State College senior Brooke McCully of Mullen roped her calf in 2.4 seconds to place third in the final go-round of breakaway roping at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming, last Saturday night. Steph Miller

McCully finishes 8th at College National Finals Rodeo

Con Marshall
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Chadron State College senior Brooke McCully of Mullen placed third in the final go-round of breakaway roping at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming, on Saturday night, June 21, and was eighth in the final standings among the 61 cowgirls who qualified for the event.
The West and East teams held the flag during the national anthem prior to kickoff of their All-Star Game. Mullen’s Justin French is #32 with his back to the camera in the middle right of the photo. Larry French is also in the photo, fourth from the top left of the flag. Christie Jones

The West and East teams held the flag during the national anthem prior to kickoff of their All-Star Game. Mullen’s Justin French is #32 with his back to the camera in the middle right of the photo. Larry French is also in the photo, fourth from the top left of the flag. Christie Jones

French competes in West All-Star Game

Justin French
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Three weeks ago, I was able to participate in the West Nebraska All-Star Football Game in Scottsbluff. It was an amazing experience, and I would highly recommend the younger classmen to attend an All-Star game if given the opportunity.The camp started at 10 a.m.on Wednesday, June 4.
Zach Call acknowledges the crowd at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte. The bullfighter retired from rodeo after the NorthPlatte event. Clay Guardipee, Rodeo Ready

Zach Call acknowledges the crowd at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte. The bullfighter retired from rodeo after the NorthPlatte event. Clay Guardipee, Rodeo Ready

Zach Call retires from bullfighting

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Editor’s note: Zach Call is a 2011 graduate of Mullen High School.North Platte – It’s the last rodeo for bullfighter Zach Call.The Seneca, Nebraska, native retired from professional bullfighting after the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte June 18-21.
The Mullen Broncos were once again well represented at the Matt Rhule Football Camps this month. Held at the Hawks Championship Center, the Husker football team’s indoor practice facility, Matt Rhule Football Camps were held for grades 3-6, 7-8 and 9-Jr. College. Mullen attendees of the June 18 camp for grades 3-6 are pictured above, l-r: Eli Barnes, Cylas Dent, Kyler Marsh, Caleb Deibler, Duke Miller, Gus Wingebach and Holt Morrison. Kay Dent

The Mullen Broncos were once again well represented at the Matt Rhule Football Camps this month. Held at the Hawks Championship Center, the Husker football team’s indoor practice facility, Matt Rhule Football Camps were held for grades 3-6, 7-8 and 9-Jr. College. Mullen attendees of the June 18 camp for grades 3-6 are pictured above, l-r: Eli Barnes, Cylas Dent, Kyler Marsh, Caleb Deibler, Duke Miller, Gus Wingebach and Holt Morrison. Kay Dent

Broncos attend Matt Rhule camps

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Broncos attend Matt Rhule camps
Cooper Walker competing at the state finals in Valentine. Sandall Photography

Cooper Walker competing at the state finals in Valentine. Sandall Photography

Locals compete at high school rodeo state finals

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
by Gerri Peterson Mullen High School’s Nebraska High School Rodeo Association competitors wrapped up their seasons last week at state finals in Valentine June 12-14.Sophomore Cooper Walker didn’t have the finals he was hoping for, competing in the bareback and saddle bronc, with no scores.
This is the third time for bareback rider Spencer DeNaeyer to compete at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Susan Hoover

This is the third time for bareback rider Spencer DeNaeyer to compete at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Susan Hoover

DeNaeyer to compete in North Platte

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
North Platte – When Tanner Drueke was a little boy, he rummaged through his dad’s old rodeo gear bag, finding the remnants of Bart Drueke’s bull riding career.And that was just more fuel for the Sutherland man’s love of rodeo.
The pictured Mullen students competed at various meets this spring to qualify for the Nebraska Youth Track & Field Championship Meet held in Hastings on Saturday, June 7. Several of the young Broncos not only placed at the meet, but were also state champions! Pictured back, l-r: Ayden Lee, Emri Dent, Avery Vinton, Hadley Marsh, Teal Peterson, Cylas Dent, Weston Ourada, Ryden Ourada, Kyler Marsh. Front: Fallon Lee, Danielle Peterson, Dailie Dent, Bryndal Greeley. Gerri Peterson

The pictured Mullen students competed at various meets this spring to qualify for the Nebraska Youth Track & Field Championship Meet held in Hastings on Saturday, June 7. Several of the young Broncos not only placed at the meet, but were also state champions! Pictured back, l-r: Ayden Lee, Emri Dent, Avery Vinton, Hadley Marsh, Teal Peterson, Cylas Dent, Weston Ourada, Ryden Ourada, Kyler Marsh. Front: Fallon Lee, Danielle Peterson, Dailie Dent, Bryndal Greeley. Gerri Peterson

Nebraska Youth Track & Field Championship Meet

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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