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Locals seeing success in Nebraska High School Rodeos

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
by Gerri Peterson The Nebraska High School Rodeo spring season is underway!Six Mullen Broncos are competing this spring, vying for points by being in the top 10 of their events - freshmen Audrabell Werth, Kaisley Phipps and Cody Walker; sophomores Emerson Thorberg and Brynne McCully and junior...
MNAC champions, l-r: Colby Kessler, Ben Werner, Jackson Vinton, Jacob Walker, Hayden Morrison. Clint Svoboda

MNAC champions, l-r: Colby Kessler, Ben Werner, Jackson Vinton, Jacob Walker, Hayden Morrison. Clint Svoboda

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Broncos are MNAC golf champions

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco boys golf team competed in MNAC action in Thedford last Thursday, April 30, claiming the team championship.Ben Werner was the individual champion with a 75, while Jacob Walker was runner-up with a 76.Colby Kessler shot a 108, Hayden Morrison a 115 and Jackson...
Sandhill Defenders, back l-r: Taylor Shaw (Merna), Karsyn Shaw (Merna), Harley Berghorst (Merna), Hadley Marsh, Coach Barb McIntosh. Front: Kayzie Pelster (Merna), Ayden Lee, Kendall Phipps. courtesy photo

Sandhill Defenders, back l-r: Taylor Shaw (Merna), Karsyn Shaw (Merna), Harley Berghorst (Merna), Hadley Marsh, Coach Barb McIntosh. Front: Kayzie Pelster (Merna), Ayden Lee, Kendall Phipps. courtesy photo

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Sandhill Defenders wrap up season

Barb Mcintosh
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Sandhill Defenders participated in the Flower Spike Fest Club 13U & 14U combined Volleyball Tourney in Maxwell on April 19, hosted by GPVBC.Our first game of the day was playing the Southwest Roughriders, splitting sets 25-22 and 21-25, which put us playing a third set losing 16-14.We then had to...
Ady Hampton runs her leg of the 4x8, while teammate Sydnee Cheever cheers her on. Megan Andersen Photography

Ady Hampton runs her leg of the 4x8, while teammate Sydnee Cheever cheers her on. Megan Andersen Photography

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Track teams compete in Gothenburg, place 1st and 2nd in Paxton

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Those who qualified competed in the Midwest Nebraska Track Classic in Gothenburg last Tuesday, April 21.Medals were awarded through third place at the meet, with the Broncos bringing home some in a variety of events.Girls Brynne McCully: 3rd - 400, 1:03.64 Abigail Gracey: 3rd - 800, 2:34.62 Harper...
Broncos Jacob Walker and Ben Werner had to have a playoff hole in Thedford to determine the first place finisher - Walker won the playoff with a par. Clint Svoboda

Broncos Jacob Walker and Ben Werner had to have a playoff hole in Thedford to determine the first place finisher - Walker won the playoff with a par. Clint Svoboda

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Golfers host triangular, 3rd at Thedford

Gerri Peterson
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Mullen Bronco boys golf team hosted a triangular on Tuesday, April 21 with Sandhills/Thedford and Hyannis.

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Athletic Banquet set for next Monday

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The annual Mullen High School Athletic Banquet will be held Monday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lariat.The Mullen Commercial Club will furnish the meat and potatoes.
Cooper Walker competing at Bridgeport last week. Clint Svoboda

Cooper Walker competing at Bridgeport last week. Clint Svoboda

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Golf team competes at Bridgeport

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco boys golf team competed in Bridgeport last Thursday, April 16.Jacob Walker shot an 84 to place 3rd and Ben Werner shot an 86 for 5th.Hayden Morrison carded a 114, Jackson Vinton a 120 and Cooper Walker a 129.The Broncos hosted a triangular with Sandhills/Thedford...

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Jennings places for MPCC rodeo team

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Brookings, South Dakota – The Mid-Plains Community College rodeo teams recently competed at the Jackrabbit Stampede hosted by South Dakota State University.The women’s team claimed the team title after strong performances from Whitney Jennings and Laynee Ohm.
Alex Werner on his way to a gold medal in the 400. Megan Andersen Photography

Alex Werner on his way to a gold medal in the 400. Megan Andersen Photography

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Cold weather for Burwell track meet

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
by Gerri Peterson The Mullen Bronco track teams competed in Burwell on a cold day last Friday, April 17.Several Mullen student athletes are battling sickness and injuries.
Sandhill Defenders in Kearney, back l-r: Taylor Shaw (Merna), Hadley Marsh, Kayzie Pelster (Merna), Harley Berghorst (Merna), Karsyn Shaw (Merna). Front: Luciana Gonzalez, Ava Walz. Barb McIntosh

Sandhill Defenders in Kearney, back l-r: Taylor Shaw (Merna), Hadley Marsh, Kayzie Pelster (Merna), Harley Berghorst (Merna), Karsyn Shaw (Merna). Front: Luciana Gonzalez, Ava Walz. Barb McIntosh

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Sandhill Defenders play in Fearless Frenzy Tournament

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
by Barb McIntosh Sandhill Defenders participated in the Fearless Frenzy Club Volleyball Tournament hosted by UNK Sunday, April 12 at the Kearney Sportsplex.There were a total of 24 13U teams participating, split up into a morning less advanced session and an afternoon more advanced session.
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