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The Mullen youth 5th-6th volleyball team ended the season as champions at their own tournament on Sunday, Oct. 27. They defeated Hershey, Medicine Valley, Ogallala 5, Ogallala 6, Arthur and Sandhills/Thedford. Pictured back, l-r: Kendall Phipps, Ayden Lee, Luciana Gonzalez, Pandora Gray, Hadley Marsh, Bella Coetzee. Front: Olivia Cox, Ava Walz, Keira Kearns, Jocelyn Oliveira. Jordyn Phipps

The Mullen youth 5th-6th volleyball team ended the season as champions at their own tournament on Sunday, Oct. 27. They defeated Hershey, Medicine Valley, Ogallala 5, Ogallala 6, Arthur and Sandhills/Thedford. Pictured back, l-r: Kendall Phipps, Ayden Lee, Luciana Gonzalez, Pandora Gray, Hadley Marsh, Bella Coetzee. Front: Olivia Cox, Ava Walz, Keira Kearns, Jocelyn Oliveira. Jordyn Phipps

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Volleyball teams end as champs

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The Mullen youth 5th-6th volleyball team ended the season as champions at their own tournament on Sunday, Oct. 27. They defeated Hershey, Medicine Valley, Ogallala 5, Ogallala 6, Arthur and Sandhills/Thedford.
Lady Bronco sophomore setter Kalli Licking got her 1,000th assist in the sub-district final game last week. She is pictured with her teammates, back l-r: Medora DeNaeyer, Sydnee Cheever, Hayley Donohoe, Maggie Haesler, Brynne McCully, Chloe Newman, Jenna Donohoe. Middle: Izzy Hoyt, Emerson Thorberg, Ella Rice, Allie Boyer, Lola Wingebach. Front: Dailie Dent, Ayden Lee, Kalli, Fallon Lee. Sue Licking

Lady Bronco sophomore setter Kalli Licking got her 1,000th assist in the sub-district final game last week. She is pictured with her teammates, back l-r: Medora DeNaeyer, Sydnee Cheever, Hayley Donohoe, Maggie Haesler, Brynne McCully, Chloe Newman, Jenna Donohoe. Middle: Izzy Hoyt, Emerson Thorberg, Ella Rice, Allie Boyer, Lola Wingebach. Front: Dailie Dent, Ayden Lee, Kalli, Fallon Lee. Sue Licking

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Lady Broncos end volleyball season in sub-district final

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
In the first round of subdistricts, the Bronco volleyball team faced the Hyannis Longhorns on Monday, Oct. 28 in Thedford. The girls came out victorious winning in 3 sets, 25-8, 25-10, 25-20.

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NSAA volleyball, football on Nebraska Public Media

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Lincoln – November brings NSAA state high school volleyball and football championships to Nebraska Public Media.Volleyball championships are Saturday, Nov. 9 with Class D-2 at 9 a.m., followed by Class D-1 at 11 a.m., Class C-2 at 1 p.m., Class C-1 at 3 p.m., Class B at 5 p.m., Class A at 7 p.m.

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Forsen, McCully see success on CSC rodeo team

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
by Con Marshall The Chadron State College rodeo team wrapped up the Central Rocky Mountain Region’s fall schedule in a big way at Lamar College in southern Colorado.Jeffery Forsen of Mullen scored 71 points while riding the first bull of his college rodeo career in the opening go-round at Lamar.
Sydnee Cheever passes the ball while teammates Allie Boyer, Emerson Thorberg and Ella Rice look on at Cody. Sue Licking

Sydnee Cheever passes the ball while teammates Allie Boyer, Emerson Thorberg and Ella Rice look on at Cody. Sue Licking

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Lady Broncos win last regular season game at Cody

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco volleyball team defeated the Cody-Kilgore Cowgirls in three sets last Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Cody for their last regular season game - 25-11, 25-8, 25-21.
Senior Jarren Forsen ready to snap the ball to freshman quarterback Ben Werner. Carolee Brown

Senior Jarren Forsen ready to snap the ball to freshman quarterback Ben Werner. Carolee Brown

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Broncos fall in first playoff game

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco football team ended their season in the first round of playoffs last Thursday, Oct. 24, being defeated by Axtell 20-44.“We had a good match-up with Axtell in the playoffs,” Head Coach Wade Marsh said.
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

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Cross country team places 6th at state

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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

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Lady Broncos finish 4th in MNAC tournament

Hayley Donohoe, Mhs
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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

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State Cross Country bound!

Harper Andersen, Mhs Sophomore
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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

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Broncos to host first round playoff game Thursday

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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.
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