Fullerton Warriors

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors finish 3rd in holiday tourney

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
HUMPHREY — The Warriors bounced back on Tuesday to finish third at the Humphrey-Lindsay Holiday Tournament.Class D-1 No. 4 Fullerton (8-2) got back to their winning ways last week, picking up a 61-49 win over Shelby-Rising City in the consolation game at Lindsay Academy.
Tate Wood was the champion at 120 pounds at the Pleasanton Invite on Saturday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Tate Wood was the champion at 120 pounds at the Pleasanton Invite on Saturday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Wood top finisher at Pleasanton

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
PLEASANTON — Fullerton comes out of the break with holiday champion at the Pleasanton Invite.Fullerton finished 13th overall out of 25 teams. Kearney took home the team title, edging Elm Creek by 2 points.Tate Wood was the 120-pound champion.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors drop pair at holiday tourney

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
LINDSAY — The elusive first win still evades the Warriors.Fullerton fell to 0-9 on the year, dropping a pair of games at the Humphrey-Lindsay Holiday Tournament held last week at Lindsay Academy.
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 Dec. 24, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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.
The Warriors celebrate with Kane Wetovick after Saturday’s 52-37 win over Silver Lake. Wetovick scored his 1,000th career point in the contest. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The Warriors celebrate with Kane Wetovick after Saturday’s 52-37 win over Silver Lake. Wetovick scored his 1,000th career point in the contest. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Wetovick eclipses 1,000-point mark

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
HASTINGS — Fullerton heads into the holiday break following a 52-37 win over Silver Lake on Saturday at the Heartland Holiday Hoops Classic at Hastings College.The Class D-2 No. 3 Warriors (7-1) didn’t pull away until the second half.
Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick throws down 2 of his career high 46 points on Thursday against Twin River. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick throws down 2 of his career high 46 points on Thursday against Twin River. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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COUNTY SHOWDOWN

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
GENOA — It’s hard to stop a freight train rolling down the tracks.
Twin River’s Katie Preister (left) and Grace Yrkoski pressure Fullerton’s Georgia Bridger during the first half of the Nance County Showdown. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River’s Katie Preister (left) and Grace Yrkoski pressure Fullerton’s Georgia Bridger during the first half of the Nance County Showdown. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans top Warriors for county supremacy

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
GENOA — It’s a game that is always circled on both teams’ calendars.Twin River defeated Fullerton 50-23 on Thursday in the Nance County Showdown.“It’s definitely not just any other game to us,” Fullerton coach Alyssa Reardon said.
Fullerton’s Delylla Olson finished third at 140 pounds. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton’s Delylla Olson finished third at 140 pounds. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Olson finishes 3rd in Elgin

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
ELGIN — Not a bad way to finish a day.Fullerton and Twin River girls wrestling teams joined a field of 23 teams to compete on Friday at the Elgin Public Pope John Invite.Fullerton’s Delylla Olson finished third overall at 140 pounds. She went 3-1 on the day with three pins.
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 Dec. 17, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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. Katie PreisterTalk about ice in her veins.