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Cooper Walker competing at the Madison High School Rodeo. Steve Moseley

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Locals competing at high school rodeos

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

by Gerri Peterson Mullen High School’s cowboys and cowgirls continue to be in action at Nebraska High School Rodeos every weekend, continuing to gather points by finishing in the top 10 of their events.Madison - Saturday, May 9 Emerson Thorberg: 2nd barrels, 15.308; 23rd - poles, 27.310; no time in...

Vintons qualify for State Youth Track

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Vintons qualify for State Youth Track

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Avery and Meyer Vinton com peted in the Nebraska Youth Track & Field Meet in North Platte on Saturday, May 16. Meyer (left) placed 4th in the 400 and Avery placed 1st in the 800, 3rd in softball throw and 3rd in the 400 to both qualify for the state meet in Grand Island on June 13.

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Take me out to the ball game

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Sandhills Baseball League season is upon us!Tball games start at 4:30 p.m. MT, coach pitch at 5:30 p.m. and baseball at 6:30 p.m.Here is Mullen’s schedule: Thursday, May 28: vs Stapleton Monday, June 1: @ Anselmo- Merna Thursday, June 4: vs Thed-ford Monday, June 8: @ Arnold Monday, June 15: @...

Mullen Bronco State Track qualifiers, back l-r: Braylon Kuncl, Cayden Hampton, Alex Werner, Brandon Hardin, Nick Gonzalez, Tate Kvanvig. Front: Kaisley Phipps, Chloe Newman, Ady Hampton, Brynne McCully, Abby Gracey, Harper Andersen. courtesy photo

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12 Mullen Broncos are State Track bound!

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

by Gerri Peterson Twelve track athletes will be representing the Mullen Broncos this week at the Nebraska State Track Meet in Omaha - six girls and six boys.For the Lady Broncos, freshman Abigail Gracey was District Champion in the high jump, clearing 5’1”, and the 800 with a time of 2:30.87.The...

Kay Dent

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7 Mullen youth qualify for State Youth Track & Field Meet

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A group of Mullen kids competed in the Nebraska Youth Track & Field Meet in Kearney on May 2, all qualifying to compete at the state meet in Grand Island on June 13!Pictured above, l-r: Cooper Ourada: 2nd - 50 m dash.Kyler Marsh: 1st - 4x100 relay, 4th - 800, 4th softball throw.Weston Ourada: 1st -...

Abbigail Mundorf with her barrel racing buckles at State Finals. Katie Dent

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Mundorf qualifies for National Junior High Rodeo Finals

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

by Gerri Peterson Two local cowgirls competed in the Nebraska Junior High School Rodeos this season, with the following spring results.Friday, April 3 - Central City Abbigail Mundorf: 4th breakaway, 30,84; 4th - barrels, 17.134; 9th - goat tying, 13.31 Saturday, April 4 - Central City Abbigail: 5th...

Cian Connealy competing in the discus last Friday. Megan Andersen

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Bronco track teams compete in last regular season meet

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco track teams competed in their last regular season meet of the season last Friday, May 8 at the Dave Blevins Memorial Invite in Arnold.The Lady Broncos finished3rd out of 8 teams, while the boys finished 4th out of 9 teams.

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Busy week for MHS boys golf team

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The MHS JV golf team competed at Thedford last Wednesday, May 6.Colby Kessler shot a 49 to place 8th and Hayden Morrison shot a 56.The golf team then competed at the North Platte St.Pat’s Invite on Thursday, May 7.Jacob Walker shot a 75 to place 2nd behind NPSP’s Landon Shepherd’s...

MHS Principal Mike Kvanvig (left) and MPS Superintendant Chris Kuncl (right) honoring retiring Activities Director Phil Hoyt.

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Athletic Banquet held

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen High School Athletic Banquet was held on Monday, May 4 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.Sportsmanship...

When a Mullen Bronco mom yelled, “Smile! Here’s the camera!” during the 3200 last Friday at MNAC, Hope Miller did just that! Gerri Peterson

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Broncos place 2nd, 4th at MNAC track

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco track teams competed in MNAC action last Friday, May 1, in Arnold.The Lady Broncos were MNAC runners-up with 111 points, behind South Loup’s 129 points.

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