Fullerton Warriors

LEFT: Londyn Ziemba led Fullerton with 25 assists. She also had 7 digs, 4 kills and an ace. RIGHT: Brynn Bakewell finished with a team-high 14 kills against Burwell. She also had 5 aces, 6 digs and a block. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Londyn Ziemba led Fullerton with 25 assists. She also had 7 digs, 4 kills and an ace. RIGHT: Brynn Bakewell finished with a team-high 14 kills against Burwell. She also had 5 aces, 6 digs and a block. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to Longhorns in 5 sets

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
BURWELL — Fullerton looked like they were on their way to their first win of the year. Burwell had other ideas.The Longhorns battled back after dropping the first two sets to win in five sets, 22-25, 16-25, 25-23, 25-23, 15-13.“We just didn’t come out to play,” Fullerton coach Megan Ziemba said.
NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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No. 2 Raiders run on Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
NELSON — It was a tough day at the office for the Warrior defense.The Class D-3 No. 2 Raiders gained 406 yards of total offense, 362 yards coming on the ground.
LEFT: Delylla Olson finished 45th overall with a time of 33:10. RIGHT: Tate Wood finished sixth with a time of 19:08. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Delylla Olson finished 45th overall with a time of 33:10. RIGHT: Tate Wood finished sixth with a time of 19:08. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors run at Loup City

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
LOUP CITY — The Warriors continued the cross country season last Tuesday at the Rebel Invite.Fullerton finished ninth overall with a score of 86.

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Warriors complete busy golf week

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
HENDERSON — The Warriors completed a busy golf week. The ladies had a quad meet on Tuesday and competed at the H&H Invite on Thursday.Fullerton finished fifth overall with a team score of 476 on Thursday at the H&H Invite at Gallaway Creek Golf Course.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for September 9, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Cael Dubas carried the ball 15 times for 123 yards and three touchdowns. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Cael Dubas carried the ball 15 times for 123 yards and three touchdowns. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors dominate Bulldogs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
FULLERTON — It was a dominating performance in nearly all aspects of the game.Fullerton kept Humphrey/Lindsay off the scoreboard, while the Warrior offense is going to have to start paying rent because they spent so much time in the end zone.
NCJ photos by Ken Kush

NCJ photos by Ken Kush

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Sabata medals at Sutton

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
SUTTON — The weather for golf in Nebraska in September can run the gamut of many different conditions.It can be hot and muggy. It could be raining It could be cold and windy or heaven forbid.
Londyn Ziemba receives a serve during the second set against Central Valley on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Londyn Ziemba receives a serve during the second set against Central Valley on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to No. 1 Cougars, Chargers

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
FULLERTON — The Warriors dropped to 0-4 on the year after falling to two tough opponents on Thursday.Fullerton opened the night against Class D-1 No. 1 Central Valley. The Cougars went on the attack early, cruising to a 25-14, 25-10 win.Brynn Bakewell led the attack with 3 kills.
LEFT: Fullerton sophomore Kiptyn Hamik made his cross country debut last week in Albion, finishing 93rd with a time of 24:15.3. CENTER: Austry Adams was Fullerton’s top finisher on the girls team, crossing the finish line 69th with a time of 26:43.8. RIGHT: Twin River’s Carson Kershaw finished 109th with a time of 25:35.1. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Fullerton sophomore Kiptyn Hamik made his cross country debut last week in Albion, finishing 93rd with a time of 24:15.3. CENTER: Austry Adams was Fullerton’s top finisher on the girls team, crossing the finish line 69th with a time of 26:43.8. RIGHT: Twin River’s Carson Kershaw finished 109th with a time of 25:35.1. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans, Warriors battle heat, other runners

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
ALBION — The cross-country season continued on Friday as Fullerton and Twin River participated in the Boone Central Invite at Albion Country Club.The start time was moved up an hour because of anticipated high temperatures.The top finisher in the girls’ race was Wayne’s Tayla Hurner, who won the...
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for September 2, 2026

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor. JLee Van DrielTwin River’s JLee Van Driel has opened the season with a .833 batting average. She has 15 hits in 18 at bats.