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MNAC vs MAC All-Star Basketball Games to be in Mullen

MNAC vs MAC All-Star Basketball Games to be in Mullen

MNAC vs MAC All-Star Basketball Games to be in Mullen

by Chris Kuncl The 3rd Annual MNAC vs MAC All-Star Basketball games will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Mullen High School at the Hilltop Gymnasium with the girls’ game at 4:00 p.m. MT and the boys’ game to follow at approximately 6:00 p.m. MT.
State Track qualifiers, back l-r: Justin French, Kyle Finney, Brandon Hardin, Chase Gracey, Alex Werner. Front: Peyton Paxton, Riley Hegland, Harper Andersen, Orabella Heaton.

State Track qualifiers, back l-r: Justin French, Kyle Finney, Brandon Hardin, Chase Gracey, Alex Werner. Front: Peyton Paxton, Riley Hegland, Harper Andersen, Orabella Heaton.

9 Mullen Broncos are Burke bound!

by Gerri PetersonThe Mullen Bronco track teams competed in Paxton at the D-8 District Track meet last Wednesday, May 8 - a day of finally gorgeous weather for a track meet! As a team, the boys were District Runners-up with 74 points behind Overton’s 97 points.
MHS senior Jadyn Andersen signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Nebraska Wesleyan last Thursday, May 2. Pictured back, l-r: MHS Principal Mike Kvanvig, MHS Head Volleyball Coach Nichole Ourada, MHS Activities Director Phil Hoyt, MPS Superintendent Chris Kuncl. Front: Megan, Jadyn, Harper and Tim Andersen. Gerri Peterson

MHS senior Jadyn Andersen signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Nebraska Wesleyan last Thursday, May 2. Pictured back, l-r: MHS Principal Mike Kvanvig, MHS Head Volleyball Coach Nichole Ourada, MHS Activities Director Phil Hoyt, MPS Superintendent Chris Kuncl. Front: Megan, Jadyn, Harper and Tim Andersen. Gerri Peterson

Gracey, Hardin to play in All-Star games

MHS seniors Chase Gracey and Ethan Hardin have been selected to participate in All-Star football games this summer.Chase was selected to play in both the West Nebraska All Star Game and the Sertoma 8 Man All Star Game.Ethan was selected to play in the West Nebraska All Star Game.
Freshman Brandon Hardin running his leg of the 4x400 at the Best of the Midwest meet last Tuesday. Megan Andersen

Freshman Brandon Hardin running his leg of the 4x400 at the Best of the Midwest meet last Tuesday. Megan Andersen

Broncos compete at Best of the Midwest, Dave Blevins Memorial Invite

Some of the Mullen Bronco track athletes competed twice last week, with the top 8 times and distances competing at the Best of the Midwest meet in Sutherland on Tuesday, April 30.Medals were presented to the top three in each event, with Mullen earning those medals in five events.
MHS Fans of the Year, Dusty and Mindy Paxton.

MHS Fans of the Year, Dusty and Mindy Paxton.

MHS Athletic Banquet honors success of athletes

The Mullen High School Athletic Banquet was held on Monday, April 29 at the Lariat.Following a supper where the Mullen Commercial Club provided meat, potatoes and drinks, and attendees brought salads, vegetables and desserts, season highlights were given by the coaches.
Jacob Wingebach competed at the Sandhills/Thedford JV meet in Thedford last week. Mike Brown

Jacob Wingebach competed at the Sandhills/Thedford JV meet in Thedford last week. Mike Brown

Bronco golf team to host own invite this Wednesday

Last week was busy for the Mullen Bronco boys golf team.On Tuesday, April 30 they competed at the Garden County Invite in Chappell.Jacob Walker shot a 92 for 7th place.Corben Kissire shot a 98 and Jarren Forsen a 102.
Jarren Forsen (left) and Jacob Walker with their MNAC medals. Clint Svoboda

Jarren Forsen (left) and Jacob Walker with their MNAC medals. Clint Svoboda

Walker, Forsen medal at MNAC golf

The Mullen boys golf team competed at MNAC in Broken Bow on Tuesday, April 23.Jacob Walker placed 6th with a 94, shooting a 43 and a 51.Jarren Forsen placed 9th with a 48 and 51 for a 99.Corben Kissire shot a 53 and a 52 for a score of 105.
Ella Rice placed third in the high jump at MNAC. Carolee Brown

Ella Rice placed third in the high jump at MNAC. Carolee Brown

Mullen Broncos are MNAC track runners-up

by Gerri PetersonThe MHS track teams competed in Arnold at the MNAC meet on Thursday, April 25, with both teams earning runners-up. The Broncos also received the Lee Miller Sportsmanship award.

MHS volleyball, football fundraiser

The Mullen High School volleyball and football teams are currently hosting an online auction as a fundraiser for team camps this summer and new equipment for the season.The online auction consists of items donated from local businesses and/or community members.