Sports

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.
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.