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Georgia Wingebach competing in her first State Wrestling match. Amy Johnson/Springview Herald

Georgia Wingebach competing in her first State Wrestling match. Amy Johnson/Springview Herald

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Wingebach ends season at State

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
by Gerri Peterson Mullen High School junior Georgia Wingebach competed at girls state wrestling last Tuesday and Wednesday, February 17-18.
Alex Werner puts up a jump shot against Sandhills Valley. Carolee Brown Photography

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

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Broncos host subdistricts this week

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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.

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Keeping education first in high school sports

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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

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

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A gold medal celebration

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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

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

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State Wrestling bound!

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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.

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Bowling News

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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.

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Mullen Marksmen’s Mitchell results

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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

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

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Mullen Junior High wraps up basketball season

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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 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).

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Sandhill Defenders begin season in St. Paul

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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.
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