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Alex Werner puts up a jump shot against Sandhills Valley. Carolee Brown Photography

Broncos host subdistricts this week

News Staff

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco boys basketball team hosted Sandhills Valley (Tryon and Stapleton) for their last regular season game on Friday, Feb. 20.The Broncos scored 18 points to the Mavericks’ 8 in the first quarter and continued to outscore them every quarter but one as they won 55-40.

Keeping education first in high school sports

News Staff

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

by Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the NFHS, and Jennifer Schwartz, Executive Director of the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) High school sports is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure.

Jason Kraus celebrated winning the Class D 157 wrestling championship by jumping into the arms of his coaches - Bo Pettit (left) and Russ Monette. Kris Forsen

A gold medal celebration

News Staff

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

by Gerri Peterson Five Mullen Broncos ended their wrestling season at boys state wrestling last week in Omaha. Competition began on Thursday, Feb. 19 and lasted through Saturday, Feb. 21.

Boys State Wrestling qualifiers, l-r: Tate Kvanvig (215), Cooper Walker (175), Jason Kraus (157), Colby Kessler (144), Bo Pettit, Jr. (132). Mike Kvanvig

State Wrestling bound!

News Staff

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

by Gerri Peterson Five Mullen Broncos punched their ticket to the NSAA State Boys Wrestling Championship last weekend at the Class D District 4 meet in Bartley by placing in the top four: 1st - Jason Kraus (157), 2nd - Tate Kvanvig (215), 2nd - Bo Pettit, Jr.

Bowling News

News Staff

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Wednesday Night Men’s League Feb. 11, 2026 Team Standings 1. Living on a Spare, 65-55 2. Ridenour Land & Cattle, 64-56 3. Truckers, 62-58 4. Road Runners, 60-60 5. Jumpers, 53.5-66.5 6. Rookies, 49.5-70.

Mullen Marksmen’s Mitchell results

News Staff

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Marksmen competed in Mitchell on Sunday, Feb. 15.BB Gun8 year olds (8 competitors) Jaxson Barnes: 2nd - 283-2.Prone: 87-0 - 1st, Standing: 400, Sitting: 84-1 - 1st, Kneeling: 72-1.9-10 year olds (20 competitors) Eli Barnes: 15th - 297-5.

The Mullen Junior High basketball teams finished their season Feb. 2, with their last scheduled game of the season being canceled by Cody-Kilgore due to illness. The girls team went 1-4 this year. Pictured back l-r: Ava Kvanvig, Chloe Wiese, Kendall Vinton, Yasmine Alarcon. Middle: Hadley Marsh, Ava Walz, Jocelyn Oliveira, Pandora Gray. Front: Luciana Gonzalez, Olivia Cox, Bella Coetzee. Megan Andersen Photography

Mullen Junior High wraps up basketball season

News Staff

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Mullen Junior High wraps up basketball season

Sandhill Defenders 13U team, back l-r: Hadley Marsh (13), Ava Walz (13), Lilly Morrow of Dunning (12), Coach Barb McIntosh. Front: Kendall Phipps (12), Ayden Lee (12) & Ella Walz (11).

Sandhill Defenders begin season in St. Paul

News Staff

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

by Barb McIntosh Sandhill Defenders started their season Sunday, Feb.1 at the Midplains Winter Storm club tournament at St.Paul.

Kalli Licking plays defense last Friday against Hershey. Sue Licking

Lady Broncos go into subsdistricts #1

News Staff

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Lady Broncos hosted the Sandhills/Thedford Knights on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The Broncos outscored the Knights in every quarter but one as they defeated them 54-32.Jenna Donohoe led the Broncos with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 6 steals and 3 assists.

Jacob Walker makes a move to the basket between Hershey defenders last Friday night. Carolee Brown Photography

Broncos to play last regular season game Friday

News Staff

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco boys basketball team hosted the Sandhills/Thedford Knights last Tuesday, Feb. 10. In MNAC action on Jan. 29, the Broncos had lost to the Knights 37-59.This time around it was the Broncos’ turn to control the game.

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