Sports

Mullen Marksmen county fair shoots

The Mullen Marksmen wrapped up their county fair shoots with the BB gun competition on Sunday, Aug. 3. Below are also the results from air pistol and air rifle that they shot in March - with several of the competitors shooting those for the first time.Air Pistol8-10 year olds: 1. Sadie Hoyt, 2.
This group gathered at the Mullen baseball field to play slow pitch softball on Sunday, July 27 pictured back, l-r: Brandon Cooley, Lane Edis, Dusty Schwartz, Lance Moore, Joe Mundorf, Chase Gracey, Jarren Forsen, Nicholas Gonzalez, Wade Marsh, Lorena Gonzalez, Shelby Hardin. Front: Emily McIntosh, Calli Edis, Samantha Janda, Harlee Fischer, Kylie Dierks, Medora DeNaeyer, Lorenzo Gonzalez, Kyler Marsh, Carson Hegland. Not pictured: Jaci Hettinger and Malia Oltmer. Barb McIntosh

This group gathered at the Mullen baseball field to play slow pitch softball on Sunday, July 27 pictured back, l-r: Brandon Cooley, Lane Edis, Dusty Schwartz, Lance Moore, Joe Mundorf, Chase Gracey, Jarren Forsen, Nicholas Gonzalez, Wade Marsh, Lorena Gonzalez, Shelby Hardin. Front: Emily McIntosh, Calli Edis, Samantha Janda, Harlee Fischer, Kylie Dierks, Medora DeNaeyer, Lorenzo Gonzalez, Kyler Marsh, Carson Hegland. Not pictured: Jaci Hettinger and Malia Oltmer. Barb McIntosh

Slow pitch softball game enjoyed during fair week

Slow pitch softball game enjoyed during fair week

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The Mullen Golf Club 3 Person Scramble was held Sunday, July 27 during the Hooker County Fair.Cole, Kyle and Chip Kramer and Shane Carr, JW Schmid and Jason Cheney tied with a 62, with Kramers winning on a card playoff.
Winners of the Boys 7-9 flight stand on the stage last Tuesday following the final day of play at the 2025 Junior Ambassador Classic at Rivers Edge Golf Club in North Platte. Pictured l-r: 1st - Cooper Rippen, McCook; 2nd - Carter Schwartz, Kearney; 3rd - Cooper Peers, Mullen; 4th - Aric Sharp, McCook. Hank Blaylock, Scottsbluff, placed 5th. courtesy photos

Winners of the Boys 7-9 flight stand on the stage last Tuesday following the final day of play at the 2025 Junior Ambassador Classic at Rivers Edge Golf Club in North Platte. Pictured l-r: 1st - Cooper Rippen, McCook; 2nd - Carter Schwartz, Kearney; 3rd - Cooper Peers, Mullen; 4th - Aric Sharp, McCook. Hank Blaylock, Scottsbluff, placed 5th. courtesy photos

Locals place at Junior Ambassador Classic

Locals place at Junior Ambassador Classic

Golf News

Women’s League July 8 - Low gross score was Deb Carnell with 45. Low net was Lexa Morrison with 31.Flag prize winners were Samantha Janda with shortest drive on #8 and Jaci Hettinger with most putts on the green on #4.Ladies having 1 par included Clara Schmid, Lacie Hanks and Jenny Cribelli.
Carson Cooksley during his winning short-go round at nationals. Jennings Rodeo Photography

Carson Cooksley during his winning short-go round at nationals. Jennings Rodeo Photography

Cooksley finishes high school career 8th in the world

by Gerri Peterson Carson Cooksley, the son of Miles and Dessa Cooksley of Valentine and the grandson of Doug and Linda Boyer of Mullen, competed in the steer wrestling at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming, July 13-19.He had a 10.
Sara Ewbank runs half marathon

Sara Ewbank runs half marathon

Sara Ewbank runs half marathon

Sara Ewbank of Louisburg, Kansas, competed in the Rock Island Trail Half Marathon at Pleasant Hill, Missouri, on Saturday, July 26. She fin ished in 1:38.15 for 1st in her age group, 2nd of all female participants, and 14th out of 194 total participants.

Broncos receive Academic Excellence

by Gerri PetersonEvery Mullen High School 2024-2025 full sports team received a 2024-25 Nebraska Coaches Association Currency Team Academic Excellence Award! Each sport has different requirements, with the volleyball award just being announced this week. Volleyball - 3.
Rodeo Bum

Rodeo Bum

Werth finishes 1st runner-up Little Britches Junior Princess

by Gerri Peterson Mullen eighth grader Audrabell Werth of Hyannis qualified to compete in the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo, held in Guthrie, Oklahoma, June 29 - July 5.She competed in barrels and poles, with her best run being 14.