Sports

Nebraska High School Rodeo results for Mullen competitors

by Gerri PetersonThe Mullen High School rodeo competitors continue to gather points for their event standings by placing in the top 10. They have two more weekends of competition before State Finals. This weekend’s action will be in Atkinson on Saturday and then Valentine on Sunday.

Phipps sisters wrap up junior high rodeo season

by Gerri PetersonThe Phipps sisters competed in the Nebraska Junior High School Rodeo Association this year. Kendall was a Mullen 5th grader and Kaisley an eighth grader. Here’s how their spring season ended up.Central City - Saturday, April 5Kendall: 8th - poles, 23.
Daniel Wright competing in the shot put. Megan Andersen

Daniel Wright competing in the shot put. Megan Andersen

Lady Broncos are District Track Champs

by Gerri PetersonThe Mullen Bronco track teams competed at the D8 District meet in Sutherland last Wednesday, May 14, with 10 Broncos qualifying for State Track. As a team, the Lady Broncos were also District Champions.Senior Peyton Paxton was the champion in the 3200 with a time of 12:26.
L-r: Ben Werner, Jacob Walker, Justin French, Corben Kissire, Jarren Forsen. Clint Svoboda

L-r: Ben Werner, Jacob Walker, Justin French, Corben Kissire, Jarren Forsen. Clint Svoboda

Broncos win Mullen Golf Invite

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco boys golf team ended their regular season last Wednesday, May 14, by winning their own meet.Their team score of 333 beat Broken Bow JV’s 344, with South Loup finishing third with 346 out of six scoring teams.Ben Werner shot a 71 to place second individually.
Junior High State Track

Junior High State Track

Junior High State Track

Two Mullen students qualified for the Junior High State Track meet with their season results - both in the high jump. 8th grader Bo Pettit and 7th grader Ava Kvanvig competed in the all class state meet in Gothenburg on Saturday, May 17. Neither made opening height at state, but had a great season!
State Track bound!

State Track bound!

State Track bound!

State Track qualifiers, back l-r: Ady Hampton, Chloe Newman, Harper Andersen, Peyton Paxton, Riley Hegland, Jenna Dono hoe, Brynne McCully. Front: Cayden Hampton, Tate Kvanvig, Alex Werner. 
Justin French prepares to putt last Tuesday at Chappell. Clint Svoboda

Justin French prepares to putt last Tuesday at Chappell. Clint Svoboda

Golf team competes twice last week

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco boys golf team competed twice last week, with their first tournament being at Chappell on Tuesday, May 6.Freshman Ben Werner won the meet with a score of 77 and a par on the first playoff hole.Junior Jacob Walker also placed, shooting an 86 for 7th.
Ady Hampton starts her leg of the 4x8 relay at Sutherland after getting the baton from Riley Hegland. Megan Andersen

Ady Hampton starts her leg of the 4x8 relay at Sutherland after getting the baton from Riley Hegland. Megan Andersen

Broncos compete at Best of the Midwest, Dave Blevins Invite

by Gerri Peterson Last Tuesday, May 6, 13 Mullen Broncos qualified to compete at the Best of the Midwest Track Meet in Sutherland, where they saw competition from A-D schools.Senior Peyton Paxton was the lone Bronco medalist, placing 2nd in both of her events - the 1600 with a 5:27.
Donnie Pearson Award winners Peyton Paxton and Justin French. Gerri Peterson

Donnie Pearson Award winners Peyton Paxton and Justin French. Gerri Peterson

Athletes honored at Athletic Banquet

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen High School Athletic Banquet was held on Monday, May 5 at the Lariat.Following a supper where the Mullen Commercial Club provided meat, potatoes and drinks, and attendees brought salads, vegetables and desserts, season highlights were given by the coaches.