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Alex Werner with a jump shot at Tryon last Thursday. Megan Andersen

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Broncos fall to Knights, Mavericks

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

by Alex Werner, MHS junior Tuesday, Feb. 11th, the hometown Mullen Broncos faced the neighboring D2 Sandhills/Thedford Knights. The Knights currently hold a 9-12 record, and placed 4th in the MNAC tournament.The Broncos made the trip to Thedford, and were ready to play.

Senior Peyton Paxton’s advice to junior Hayley Donohoe before she shot free throws to take the game into overtime Tuesday at Thedford was: “lock in and pretend that it’s just another free throw!” Megan Andersen

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Broncos have overtime thriller, end regular season 17-2

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

by Hayley Donohoe, MHS junior The Mullen Broncos faced the rival Sandhills/Thedford Knights last Tuesday, Feb. 11. They managed to come out with the victory once again, 71-66, in overtime.

Junior High finishes basketball season

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Junior High finishes basketball season

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The Mullen Junior High girls basketball team went 3-3 this season, coached by Phil Hoyt. They are pictured back, l-r: Breckyn Burney, Kassidy Cheever, Kaisley Phipps, Abby Gracey, Maci Walz, Elly Hardy, Audrabell Werth.

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Youth wrestlers compete in Valentine

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

information submitted by Steven Dent Valentine’s Cowboy Clash, Sunday, Feb. 16 1st-2nd Boys 53Trent Cox: 2nd, 16 points.Won by 0:55 fall over Milo Wolkins (Gordon Rushville), won 10-8 over Ethan Bourge (Brady), lost 0-13 to Coyle Ascherl (Scottsbluff Wrestling Club).

5th/6th grade girls place 3rd at Stuart

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5th/6th grade girls place 3rd at Stuart

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The Mullen 5th/6th grade girls basketball team placed 3rd at the Stuart tournament on Saturday, Feb. 15, coached by Wade Marsh. They lost to North Central 22-7, beat Valentine 26-7, beat Atkinson 12-9 and lost to Ainsworth 18-14.

Jacob Wingebach

State Wrestling Bound!

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

by Coach Russ Monette MHS senior Jacob Wingebach was selected as the Nebraska Class D Unified Wrestling Participant through the Nebraska School Activity Association (NSAA).

Local ranch rodeo team places 2nd

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Local ranch rodeo team places 2nd

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The Agri-Best Feeds ranch rodeo team placed second at the Black Hills Stock Show Ranch Rodeo last Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Rapid City, South Dakota. They are pictured l-r: Ty Kenner of Wood Lake, Clete Scheer of Valentine, John Klooz of Purdum and Brett (and Kendall) Phipps of Whitman.

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Bowling News

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Thursday Night Mixed League Feb. 6, 2025 Team Standings1. The Boozers, 78-422. Pin Busters, 63.5-56.53. 9’ers, 62-584. Hondo Shooters, 59-615. Ball Busters, 54-666. Guzzling Gutter Gang,43.5-76.

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Marksmen bring home Hyannis medals

Gerri Peterson

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

by Gerri PetersonThe Mullen Marksmen competed in Hyannis on Sunday, Feb. 9.BB Gun8 year olds (9 competitors)Aleah O’Brien: 258-3, 4th place. Prone: 87-2, Standing: 36-0, Sitting: 67-0, Kneeling: 68-1.9-10 year olds(18 competitors)Sadie Hoyt: 338-8, 2nd place.

Senior Fayth Brown with her parents, Matt and Carolee, during Senior Parent Night last Friday. Megan Andersen

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Broncos play two games last week

Gerri Peterson

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The Lady Broncos traveled to Maywood last Monday, Feb. 3 to face C2 Maywood-Hayes Center, coming home with just their second loss of the season, 37-61.Hayley Donohoe led the team with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals.Brynne McCully: 8 points, 4 rebounds.

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