Fullerton Warriors

LEFT: Tricia Kunkee finished with a team-high 12 kills against Fullerton. RIGHT: Riley Thomas makes the first bump for the Warriors as Lexxus Schroeder looks on. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Tricia Kunkee finished with a team-high 12 kills against Fullerton. RIGHT: Riley Thomas makes the first bump for the Warriors as Lexxus Schroeder looks on. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

COUNTY CLASH

SILVER CREEK — Thursday’s matchup between Fullerton and Twin River had a lot on the line.Wins have been hard to come by for both teams, so the chance to walk away with a win was important. To have that win come at the hands of a county rival, that was a bonus.
Fullerton sophomore Landen Glup shakes off a defender after catching a pass on Friday. He finished with 5 catches for 59 yards. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton sophomore Landen Glup shakes off a defender after catching a pass on Friday. He finished with 5 catches for 59 yards. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Warriors fall to Bulldogs, 46-14

FULLERTON — Fullerton struggled to slow Osceola down on Friday and the Bulldogs ran all over the field.Osceola (2-2) finished with 461 yards of total offense in their 46-14 win over Fullerton (2-2). The Bulldogs scored 40 unanswered points, holding the Warriors scoreless for the entire second half.
Lylla Sabata tees off at the Boone Central Invite on Saturday. Photo provided

Lylla Sabata tees off at the Boone Central Invite on Saturday. Photo provided

Warriors golf at York, Boone Central invites

ALBION — Fullerton traveled to Albion on Saturday for the Boone Central Invite at Albion Country Club.Lylla Sabata had the low score on the day for the Warriors, carding a 120. Fullerton coach Shawn Ostransky said that Melinda Reimer (132) and Aubrey Syslo (144) each had career bests.

Warriors run at Ravenna Invite

RAVENNA — Fullerton traveled to the Ravenna Golf Club on Thursday for the Ravenna Invite.The boys team finished 15th overall. Doniphan-Trumbull took home the team title. The girls team did not have three runners to post a team score. Kearney Catholic took home the girls team title.
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.

NCJ Athletes of the Week for Sept. 17, 2025

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor. Ella PickrelElla Pickrel had 9 kills and an ace in Fullerton’s win over Chambers/Wheeler Central on Saturday.
Cael Dubas have three rushing touchdowns and passed for three touchdowns in Fullerton’s 62-22 win over Cedar Bluffs. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Cael Dubas have three rushing touchdowns and passed for three touchdowns in Fullerton’s 62-22 win over Cedar Bluffs. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

WHAT A RUSH

CEDAR BLUFFS — Fullerton stayed perfect on the season Friday, running over Cedar Bluffs in a 62-22 road win.The Warriors (3-0) jumped out to a quick lead, scoring on their first play from the line of scrimmage. Sophomore Cael Dubas took the snap and ran the ball 59 yards to put his team ahead.
Aubrey Thies shot a 140 on Saturday. Photo provided

Aubrey Thies shot a 140 on Saturday. Photo provided

Warriors have busy golf week

FRIEND — Fullerton completed a busy golf week with a quad and two invites.The Warriors were at Galaway Creek Golf Course twice, once for the Hampton-Henderson quad on Tuesday and their invite on Thursday. Then on Saturday they traveled to Friend for the Exeter-Milligan Invite.

Warriors shorthanded at invite

LOUP CITY — The Warriors were running short-handed last week at the Rebel Invite at the Loup City Golf Course.Both the boys and girls teams were down a runner, keeping Fullerton from placing in the team standings. Kenesaw took home the boys team title and Elm Creek took home the girls team title.
Warriors get first win of season at invite

Warriors get first win of season at invite

Warriors get first win of season at invite

CEDAR RAPIDS — The Warriors picked up their first win of the season on Saturday at the Riverside Invite.Fullerton defeated Chambers/Wheeler Central, 24-26, 25-15, 25-23, in a back-and-forth match. The Warriors also lost on Saturday to Osmond, 27-25, 12-25, 25-13, and Riverside, 27-10, 26-24.
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.

NCJ Athletes of the Week for Sept. 10, 2025

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor. Kaleigh RickardKaleigh Rickard picked up three wins on Saturday for Twin River.