Sports

Jacob Walker tees off in Thedford last Thursday. Clint Svoboda

Jacob Walker tees off in Thedford last Thursday. Clint Svoboda

Walker places 5th at Sandhills/Thedford Invite

The boys golf team competed at the Sandhills/Thedford Invite on Thursday, April 18.Jacob Walker placed 5th with a 41 and 45 for a total score of 86.Corbin Kissire shot a 50 and 49 for a 99 and Jarren Forsen shot a 55 and 47 for a 102.They competed at MNAC golf in Broken Bow on Tues-

MHS Athletic Banquet set for April 29

The annual Mullen High School Athletic Banquet will be held Monday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lariat.The Mullen Commercial Club will furnish the meat and potatoes. Drinks and table service are also provided.

All State Basketball

The Omaha World Herald recently released All State Basketball selections, with Mullen’s Hayley Donohoe and Kyle Finney making the Class D2 Honorable Mention lists for girls and boys.
Izzy Hoyt competing in the 100 in Paxton.

Izzy Hoyt competing in the 100 in Paxton.

2nd, 5th for Broncos in Paxton

The Mullen Bronco track teams traveled to Paxton on Thursday, April 18. The meet in Gothenburg that some of the athletes had qualified for earlier in the week was canceled due to the weather.Out of 11 teams, the boys placed 2nd with 85 points behind Maywood-Hayes Center’s 113.

Spring football and volleyball games on NE Public Media

Lincoln - Catch complete coverage and get your first look at the Big Red as Coach Matt Rhule and his Huskers scrimmage at Memorial Stadium.Watch the re-broadcast of the annual Red-White Spring Game when “Husker Spring Football Game: A Big Red Wrap-Up Special” airs at 2 p.m.
State BB Gun medalists, l-r: Adelyn O’Brien, Rainne O’Brien, Hannah O’Brien, Sadie Hoyt, Jessa O’Brien, Duke Miller, Hope Miller, Oakes Miller, Teal Peterson. Gerri Peterson

State BB Gun medalists, l-r: Adelyn O’Brien, Rainne O’Brien, Hannah O’Brien, Sadie Hoyt, Jessa O’Brien, Duke Miller, Hope Miller, Oakes Miller, Teal Peterson. Gerri Peterson

Mullen Marksmen are State Champions

by Gerri PetersonFifteen Mullen Marksmen competed at the State 4-H BB Gun match held in the Aurora Cooperative Pavilion at the State Fair Park in Grand Island on Saturday, April 20, with all kinds of hardware being brought home.  8 year olds (21 competitors)Sadie Hoyt: 338-7 - State Champion.
L-r: Corbin Kissire, Jarren Forsen, Jacob Walker at Bridgeport. Clint Svoboda

L-r: Corbin Kissire, Jarren Forsen, Jacob Walker at Bridgeport. Clint Svoboda

Bridgeport Golf Invite results

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen boys golf team competed at the Bridgeport Golf Invite on Thursday, April 11.Jacob Walker shot a 44 and 43 for an 87 to place 8th.Jarron Forsen shot a 55 and 44 for a 99 and Corbin Kissire shot a 53 and 53 for a 106.

Mauler is NSWCA Official of the Year

It is with great pride and pleasure that the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association announces the 2024 NSWCA Special Awards winners.These awards recognize individuals involved in Nebraska wrestling as athletes, coaches, officials, contributors and more.
Mia Flores-Green competes in the shot put in Bertrand. Megan Andersen

Mia Flores-Green competes in the shot put in Bertrand. Megan Andersen

Boys 2nd, girls 3rd at Bertrand track meet

by Gerri PetersonThe Mullen Bronco track teams competed at the Jerry Stine Invite in Bertrand on Friday, April 12.The boys placed 2nd as a team with 87 points, behind Hi-Line’s 108. The girls finished 3rd with 82.5 points, behind Southern Valley (Oxford)’s 118 and Loomis’ 103.

Brooke McCully led CSC breakaway domination

Led by junior Brooke Mc- Cully of Mullen, four Chadron State College cowgirls were among the 10 finalists in breakaway roping at the Colorado State University rodeo in Fort Collins April 6-7.McCully was the pacesetter. She won the breakaway championship by catching both of her calves in 2.6 seconds.