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MNAC Champions, back l-r: Jenna Donohoe, Chloe Newman, Riley Hegland, Kalli Licking, Georgia Wingebach, Brynne McCully, Emerson Thorberg, Harper Andersen. Front: Hayley Donohoe, Peyton Paxton. Megan Andersen

MNAC Champions, back l-r: Jenna Donohoe, Chloe Newman, Riley Hegland, Kalli Licking, Georgia Wingebach, Brynne McCully, Emerson Thorberg, Harper Andersen. Front: Hayley Donohoe, Peyton Paxton. Megan Andersen

Lady Broncos are MNAC Champions

The #2 seeded Lady Broncos hosted the #7 seeded South Loup Bobcats in the first round of MNAC on Monday, Jan. 27. The girls managed another win (45-10) making their record now 12-1.
Jacob Walker puts up a shot in MNAC action. Carolee Brown

Jacob Walker puts up a shot in MNAC action. Carolee Brown

Broncos go 0-2 in MNAC tournament

It was MNAC week last week and on Tuesday, Jan. 28 the #6 seeded Mullen Broncos faced the #3 seeded Twin Loup Wolves (13-5) in the first round of the MNAC tournament at Arnold.The Broncos faced a strong defense and aggressive offense.
Jason Kraus competing last Friday. Kris Forsen

Jason Kraus competing last Friday. Kris Forsen

Wrestlers compete at Central Valley Invite

On Friday, Jan. 31 four Mullen Bronco wrestlers traveled to Greeley, Nebraska. As a team they placed 13th out of 21 teams.Tate Kvanvig placed second and scored 22 team points. In his first round he pinned Sammy Gonzalez (Wood River) in 0:43.

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Wednesday Night Men’s League Jan. 29, 2025 Team Standings1. Road Runners, 52.5-27.52. Living on a Spare, 44.5-35.53. Rookies, 43-374. Ridenours, 40-405. Jumpers, 37-436.
Siblings Clayton and Samantha Moore were three-sport standouts at Mullen High School. Now, they both play basketball at UNK. Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

Siblings Clayton and Samantha Moore were three-sport standouts at Mullen High School. Now, they both play basketball at UNK. Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

Moores bring competitive nature, ‘ranch toughness’ to UNK

Kearney - Clayton Moore’s teammates call him a “country boy.”His older sister Samantha Moore often hears a similar term - “ranch tough.
CeCe Coons

CeCe Coons

Hicks earns medals

Zach Hicks was the lone Mullen Marksmen BB Gun Club member who competed in Harrison last Sunday, Jan. 26. 9-10 year olds (14 competitors) Zach Hicks - 343-7 - 1st place. Prone: 89-3 - 1st place, Standing: 78-0, Sitting: 94-4 1st place, Kneeling: 82-0.

Super Bowl party to be held

Mullen’s Sandhills Community Bible Church is hosting a Super Bowl party on Sunday, Feb. 9 beginning at 4:00 p.m.The public is invited to come enjoy a potluck meal, watch the game and/or play cards while the game is on.

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Wednesday Night Men’s LeagueJan. 22, 2025Team Standings1. Rookies, 38-222. Road Runners, 37.5-22.53. Living on a Spare, 35.5-24.54. Ridenours, 29-315. Jumpers, 26-346.
The Mullen 3rd/4th grade girls won their division at Hoops in the Hills last Saturday morning, Jan. 25. The girls tournament was held at the Lariat. Pictured back, l-r: Coach Katie Dent, Lillian Ericksen, Elle Gracey, Avery Vinton, Ella Walz, Emri Dent, Coach Callie Vinton. Front: Abbigail Mundorf, Daryl Deibler, Natalee Walker, Zandra Hebbert. Justa Deibler

The Mullen 3rd/4th grade girls won their division at Hoops in the Hills last Saturday morning, Jan. 25. The girls tournament was held at the Lariat. Pictured back, l-r: Coach Katie Dent, Lillian Ericksen, Elle Gracey, Avery Vinton, Ella Walz, Emri Dent, Coach Callie Vinton. Front: Abbigail Mundorf, Daryl Deibler, Natalee Walker, Zandra Hebbert. Justa Deibler

It was like a mini Mullen Bronco wrestling reunion at the South Loup Invite last Friday! MHS wrestling coach Russ Monette gathered up the MHS grads who were there coaching for a photo, l-r: Tyrell Wilson - Sutherland, Ty Kvanvig - Mullen, Zach Sweet - South Loup, Monette, Josh Cox - Sandhills Valley. courtesy photo

It was like a mini Mullen Bronco wrestling reunion at the South Loup Invite last Friday! MHS wrestling coach Russ Monette gathered up the MHS grads who were there coaching for a photo, l-r: Tyrell Wilson - Sutherland, Ty Kvanvig - Mullen, Zach Sweet - South Loup, Monette, Josh Cox - Sandhills Valley. courtesy photo

Wrestlers compete back to back

On Friday, Jan. 24 the Mullen Bronco wrestling team traveled to South Loup.Overall, the team placed 15th out of 18 teams.Individually, Tate Kvanvig, at 215, placed 3rd. In his first match he pinned Gage White (Overton) in 0:34. His second match he was pinned by Logan Dodson (North Platte St.