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MHS volleyball team, back l-r: Brynne McCully, Emerson Thorberg, Kalli Licking, Harper Andersen, Ella Rice, Jenna Donohoe, Chloe Newman. Middle: Kaisley Phipps, Breckyn Burney, Abby Gracey, Kassidy Cheever, Jillian Taylor. Front: Jailyn Miller, Ava Kvanvig, Annabelle Casillas. Megan Andersen Photography

MHS volleyball team, back l-r: Brynne McCully, Emerson Thorberg, Kalli Licking, Harper Andersen, Ella Rice, Jenna Donohoe, Chloe Newman. Middle: Kaisley Phipps, Breckyn Burney, Abby Gracey, Kassidy Cheever, Jillian Taylor. Front: Jailyn Miller, Ava Kvanvig, Annabelle Casillas. Megan Andersen Photography

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Mullen Bronco Fall Sports Preview

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Mullen High School VolleyballHead Coach: Nichole Ourada            Number of Years Coaching: 4  Assistant Coaches: Calli Edis & Kay DentLast Year’s Record: 20-11     Returning Starters: Kalli Licking, 12 - Setter; Ella Rice, 12 - Outside Hitter; Harper Andersen, 12 - Opposite; Jenna Donohoe, 11 -...
Standing, l-r: Jason Zelasney, Clark Ribble, Hadley Marsh, Bill Gavers, Ayden Lee, Cylas Dent, Hayden Deibler, Kyler Marsh, Weston Ourada, Mike Trader, Avery Vinton, Emri Dent. Front: Jared Samuelson, Fallon Lee, Dailie Dent. courtesy photo

Standing, l-r: Jason Zelasney, Clark Ribble, Hadley Marsh, Bill Gavers, Ayden Lee, Cylas Dent, Hayden Deibler, Kyler Marsh, Weston Ourada, Mike Trader, Avery Vinton, Emri Dent. Front: Jared Samuelson, Fallon Lee, Dailie Dent. courtesy photo

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Locals attend Mike Trader’s Mid-America Basketball Camp

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Several local athletes participated in Mike Trader’s Mid-America Basketball Camp held at Grand Island Central Catholic July 27-29, with the following receiving awards.Girls Major LeagueHadley Marsh: Most Valuable Camper, Free Throw Champion, Three Point Champion, Three on Three Champion, Rebound...

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Women’s LeagueJuly 21 - A potluck was held.The lowest scramble score was Sue and Kylie Licking with a 42.Stacy Kraye won the flag prize for the shortest putt missed on hole 4 and Lacie Hanks was closest to the pin in 2 on hole 6.July 28 - The lowest scramble score was Jill Buchfinck and Deb Carnell...

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The Mullen Golf Club 3 Person Scramble was held in record breaking heat on Sunday, July 26, during the Hooker County Fair.Championship Flight: 1. Cole, Kyle and Chip Kramer - 63, won on a card playoff 2. Cameron, Alex and Ben Werner - 63 First Flight: 1. Ron Boyer, Dale and Pam Ginkens - 69 2.
Despite the temperature earlier in the day climbing over 100, there were 22 participants in the Hooker County Fair slow pitch softball game Sunday evening, July 26. Pictured are Brandon Cooley and Jaden Emerson. Barb McIntosh

Despite the temperature earlier in the day climbing over 100, there were 22 participants in the Hooker County Fair slow pitch softball game Sunday evening, July 26. Pictured are Brandon Cooley and Jaden Emerson. Barb McIntosh

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Softball enjoyed by many despite heat

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Softball enjoyed by many despite heat
Willy Hicks and Jay Lovitt with a catch in the goat roping. Gerri Peterson

Willy Hicks and Jay Lovitt with a catch in the goat roping. Gerri Peterson

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200 rounds of goat roping held at fair

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Goat roping was held during the Hooker County Fair on Thursday evening, July 30 with 200 teams entered.Round 11. Brittni & JT Bradley 3.562. Dillon Hebbert & Owen Thorberg 7.693. JT Bradley & Brynne Mc-Cully 8.124. Jade & Jay Lovitt 9.56 Round 21. Willy Hicks & Jay Lovitt 4.09 2.
Carolee and Matt Brown were the Hooker County Fair Cornhole champions last Friday, July 31, out of 12 teams. Shelby Ridenour

Carolee and Matt Brown were the Hooker County Fair Cornhole champions last Friday, July 31, out of 12 teams. Shelby Ridenour

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Browns are Cornhole champions

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Browns are Cornhole champions
Hooker County Fair Volleyball Tournament held

Hooker County Fair Volleyball Tournament held

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Hooker County Fair Volleyball Tournament held

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The Hooker County Fair Women’s Volleyball Tournament was held at the Lariat on Sunday, Aug. 2 with 6 teams competing. Placing first was Block Party (left) with team members Jordyn Pavelka, Jocelyn Cheek, Abby Hassett, Autumn Schlesinger, Sam DeStefano and Jaelyn Dicke.

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National High School Finals Rodeo results

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
by Gerri Peterson The National High School Finals Rodeo was held in Lincoln July 19-25, with three Mullen High School students competing.Brynne McCully competed in the breakaway, catching in the first round, but breaking the barrier, giving her a time of 12.45 for 104th.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
July 14 lowest scramble was Shauna Donohoe & Kendra Thorberg with a 43.Flag prize winners were Kelly Marsh with the longest putt on hole 2, and Kendra Thorberg with the longest drive from the back tees on hole 5. Cook teams were Sue Licking & Kylie Licking and Terra Boyer & Allie Boyer.
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