Mullen Broncos (Mullen, NE) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the visiting Stapleton Broncos (Stapleton, NE), 55-42 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Mullen upgrades its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Broncos travel to Arthur County (Arthur, NE) to play the Wolves in a D2 District 11 bout on Saturday, January 17. The Wolves come into the bout with a record of 4-4. Arthur County lost 53-44 in their recent non-league bout against Maywood (Maywood, NE)

Next up, the Broncos play the McPherson County Longhorns (Tryon, NE) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 17. Stapleton will attempt to upgrade on its 1-10 season record. The Longhorns come into the bout with a 0-8 record after their 83-19 non-league loss to Arnold (Arnold, NE).