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The Lady Broncos placed 6th out of 17 Class D girls cross country teams competing at state last week. They are pictured surrounded by their peers who were in Kearney cheering them on. Megan Andersen

The Lady Broncos placed 6th out of 17 Class D girls cross country teams competing at state last week. They are pictured surrounded by their peers who were in Kearney cheering them on. Megan Andersen

Cross country team places 6th at state

by Harper Andersen, MHS sophomore On Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, the Lady Bronco cross country team competed at the state meet in Kearney. It was near-perfect weather with minimal wind, perfect for all athletes competing.The Lady Broncos finished 6th as a team with 63 points.
Ella Rice passes the ball during MNAC tournament action last week. Sue Licking

Ella Rice passes the ball during MNAC tournament action last week. Sue Licking

Lady Broncos finish 4th in MNAC tournament

by Hayley Donohoe, MHS junior and Gerri Peterson The Lady Broncos battled the Twin Loup Wolves in the first round of the MNAC volleyball tournament on Thursday, Oct. 17 in Merna.They won in three sets, 25-13, 25-11, 25-21.
District Runners-up and state qualifiers l-r: Coach Janie Kuncl, Harper Andersen, Peyton Paxton, Riley Hegland, Ady Hampton. Megan Andersen

District Runners-up and state qualifiers l-r: Coach Janie Kuncl, Harper Andersen, Peyton Paxton, Riley Hegland, Ady Hampton. Megan Andersen

State Cross Country bound!

On Oct. 17, 2024, the Bronco cross country team competed at the D6 District meet at Grant, Nebraska. It was a very successful day!The runners had to place in the top 15 to make it to the state meet or get in the top 3 as a team.
The Broncos are ready for Nicholas Gonzalez to kick off last Thursday against Bayard. Carolee Brown

The Broncos are ready for Nicholas Gonzalez to kick off last Thursday against Bayard. Carolee Brown

Broncos to host first round playoff game Thursday

The Mullen Bronco football team cruised to an 84-12 victory over the Bayard Tigers last Thursday night to finish their regular season.“After turning the ball over and giving up a touchdown, I thought we settled down and played well,” Head Coach Wade Marsh said.
The Mullen 3rd-4th grade volleyball team won the Sutherland tournament on Saturday, Oct. 5, going 5-0 on the day. Pictured back, l-r: Lillian Ericksen, Elle Gracey, Taylor Cash, Ella Walz, Emri Dent, Tatum Deibler, Sadie Hoyt. Front: Daryl Deibler, Abbigail Mundorf, Avery Vinton, Marki Finney.

The Mullen 3rd-4th grade volleyball team won the Sutherland tournament on Saturday, Oct. 5, going 5-0 on the day. Pictured back, l-r: Lillian Ericksen, Elle Gracey, Taylor Cash, Ella Walz, Emri Dent, Tatum Deibler, Sadie Hoyt. Front: Daryl Deibler, Abbigail Mundorf, Avery Vinton, Marki Finney.

Youth volleyball teams place at tourneys

Youth volleyball teams place at tourneys
Tate Kvanvig reaches for every inch of yardage he can last week. Carolee Brown

Tate Kvanvig reaches for every inch of yardage he can last week. Carolee Brown

Broncos unable to get past Knights

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Broncos traveled to Dunning last Friday, Oct. 11 to face the undefeated Sandhills/ Thedford Knights.“We had a tough outing against Sandhills/Thedford last week,” Head Coach Wade Marsh said. “Their QB is really dynamic and we had trouble tackling him in space.
Allie Boyer serves at the Anselmo-Merna Invite last Saturday. Sue Licking

Allie Boyer serves at the Anselmo-Merna Invite last Saturday. Sue Licking

Lady Broncos finish 4th at A-M Invite

by Hayley Donohoe, MHS junior, and Gerri Peterson The Mullen volleyball team battled the Sandhills/ Thedford Knights last Friday, Oct. 11 in Dunning. Sadly the ladies were defeated in three sets, 13-25, 17-25, 15-25.
Girls golf team ends season at Districts

Girls golf team ends season at Districts

Girls golf team ends season at Districts

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen girls golf team’s season came to an end last Monday, Oct. 7 at the C-5 District meet in Ogallala.At their meet before Districts in Alliance on Monday,Hope Miller (left) and Brooke Williams last week at Districts.Sept.
L-r: Braylon Kuncl, Kaisley Phipps and Coach Janie Kuncl at the Nebraska Junior High State Cross Country Meet. Jordyn Phipps

L-r: Braylon Kuncl, Kaisley Phipps and Coach Janie Kuncl at the Nebraska Junior High State Cross Country Meet. Jordyn Phipps

MNAC Champs and a JH State medalist

by Harper Andersen, MHS sophomore On Oct. 8 the Bronco cross country team made their presence known at MNAC in Arnold, Nebraska. It was a very successful day for both the junior high and high school runners. It was a very tiny meet, with six teams participating, runners placed.In the junior high 1.

McCully wins again!

by Con Marshall Led by senior Brooke McCully’s third consecutive outstanding performance in breakaway roping, the Chadron State College rodeo team had a strong showing at the Laramie County Community College rodeo this past weekend in Cheyenne.