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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

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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

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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

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Broncos attend Matt Rhule camps

News Staff
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

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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

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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

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Nebraska Youth Track & Field Championship Meet

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Head Coach Mike Brown, Ben Werner, Jacob Walker and Coach Clint Svoboda in Columbus at State Golf last week

Head Coach Mike Brown, Ben Werner, Jacob Walker and Coach Clint Svoboda in Columbus at State Golf last week

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Jacob Walker earns 9th place medal at State Golf

News Staff
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
by Gerri Peterson MHS junior Jacob Walker and freshman Ben Werner competed at the Class D NSAA Boys Golf State Championship in Columbus at the Quail Run Golf Course last Wednesday and Thursday, May 28-29.Both Broncos shot an 85 on day one, going into the second day tied at 21st place.

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Free sports physicals in Mullen

News Staff
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Main Street Medical is offering free sports physicals with Laurie Soper, APRN, at the Mullen clinic on Wednesdays. Call 308-772-0164 to set up an appointment.
Svoboda receives BluCrew Award

Svoboda receives BluCrew Award

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Svoboda receives BluCrew Award

News Staff
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Appleton, Wisconsin - Lawrence University athletics held their annual BluCrew Awards last Friday evening, May 30.Receiving the Viking Award was Taylor Svoboda of Mullen, Nebraska, an award that exemplifies the spirit of Lawrence athletics.
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