Fullerton Warriors

The Warriors gain a first down during the first half of Friday’s season-opener. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

The Warriors gain a first down during the first half of Friday’s season-opener. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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No. 2 Huskies too much for Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
SHELBY — The Warriors faced a tall task to open the season, taking on one of the State’s top defensive teams on the road.No. 2 Shelby-Rising City (1-0) limited Fullerton (0-1) to just 110 yards of offense on Friday on their way to a 42-6 win.The Warrior offense had to settle for short gains most of...
Renee Reimers finished 44th with a time of 30:33. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Renee Reimers finished 44th with a time of 30:33. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Runners begin in St. Paul

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
ST. PAUL — Fullerton and Twin River opened the cross-country season on Thursday at the St. Paul Invite.Fullerton’s Tate Wood was the county’s top finisher, coming in 11th with a time of 19:02, which was 10 seconds faster than he ran the course last year.
Ava Smith had 9 digs for Fullerton in their season-opening match against Cross County. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Ava Smith had 9 digs for Fullerton in their season-opening match against Cross County. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Energized Warriors play well in loss

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
STROMSBURG — Watching the team, you would never know the score on the scoreboard or which team was ahead.Purely based on energy, you would have thought Fullerton was cruising to a three-set sweep of Cross County.
Back Row L-R: Assistant Coach Jeremy Wetovick, Brock Dubas, Mason Hemmingsen, Tucker Smith, Isaac Supik, Kane Wetovick, Kingston Samuels, Landen Glup, Riley Williams, Leighton Baker, Jakob Supik, Isaac Carey, Cael Dubas, Wyatt Reilly, Parker Aaberg, Kyle Horn, Assistant Coach Eric Frenzen, and Head Coach Brandon Siegel Kneeling L-R: Kale Robinson, Breydem Navarro, Joe Johnson, Brayden Voichahoske, Chase Lesiak, Barrett Bridger, and Cole Small. Photo provided

Back Row L-R: Assistant Coach Jeremy Wetovick, Brock Dubas, Mason Hemmingsen, Tucker Smith, Isaac Supik, Kane Wetovick, Kingston Samuels, Landen Glup, Riley Williams, Leighton Baker, Jakob Supik, Isaac Carey, Cael Dubas, Wyatt Reilly, Parker Aaberg, Kyle Horn, Assistant Coach Eric Frenzen, and Head Coach Brandon Siegel Kneeling L-R: Kale Robinson, Breydem Navarro, Joe Johnson, Brayden Voichahoske, Chase Lesiak, Barrett Bridger, and Cole Small. Photo provided

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Experienced Warriors adding to foundation

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
FULLERTON — Fullerton is ready to run it back this year and they have their eyes on another playoff berth.“It feels great to be back on the field with the team!” Fullerton coach Brandon Siegel said.
Back Row (L-R): Head Coach Ziemba, Hailey Johnson, Kaycee Harter, Londyn Ziemba, Brooklynn Loseke, Koco Samuels, Brynn Bakewell, Ava Smith, Riley Thomas, Lexxus Schroeder, Assistant Coach Garcia. Front Row (L-R): Student Manager Molly Dubas, Nevaeh Wendtlandt, Lincoln Schroeder, Sara Russel, Layla Page, Ellie Meysenburg, Reese Dubas, Claire Russel, and Student Manager Kinsley Busch. Not pictured: Addison Coe and Student Manager Kinsley Bremer Photo provided

Back Row (L-R): Head Coach Ziemba, Hailey Johnson, Kaycee Harter, Londyn Ziemba, Brooklynn Loseke, Koco Samuels, Brynn Bakewell, Ava Smith, Riley Thomas, Lexxus Schroeder, Assistant Coach Garcia. Front Row (L-R): Student Manager Molly Dubas, Nevaeh Wendtlandt, Lincoln Schroeder, Sara Russel, Layla Page, Ellie Meysenburg, Reese Dubas, Claire Russel, and Student Manager Kinsley Busch. Not pictured: Addison Coe and Student Manager Kinsley Bremer Photo provided

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Warrior youth movement begins now

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
FULLERTON — There are plenty of new faces around the Fullerton volleyball program these days.From a new coaching staff in Megan Ziemba and Joshua Garcia, the varsity team will feature six freshmen at the start of the year.“The younger girls on this team definitely look to the strong leadership of...
Aubrey Thies shot a 59 last week when the Warriors took on Boone Central. Photo provided

Aubrey Thies shot a 59 last week when the Warriors took on Boone Central. Photo provided

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Warriors open golf season in Central City, Albion

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
ALBION — The golf season continued on Monday as Fullerton traveled to Albion to take on Boone Central at Albion Country Club. Melinda Reimer The Warriors shot 250 as a team. Melinda Reimer finished with a 57.Aubrey Thies fired a 59.It was Fullerton’s second outing of the year.
Back row (Standing): Head Coach Jordan Wetovick, Student Manager Hayes Wetovick, Ella Hemmingsen, Austry Adams, Delylla Olson, Renee Reimers, Asst Coach Jeremy Hubel, Seated: Tate Wood, Jacob Maxfield, Kipytn Hamik. Photo provided

Back row (Standing): Head Coach Jordan Wetovick, Student Manager Hayes Wetovick, Ella Hemmingsen, Austry Adams, Delylla Olson, Renee Reimers, Asst Coach Jeremy Hubel, Seated: Tate Wood, Jacob Maxfield, Kipytn Hamik. Photo provided

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Warriors eye return run to State

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
FULLERTON — The crosscountry season may just be getting underway, but Fullerton’s squad have their eyes on making it back to State.The Warriors have two full teams. The boys are led by senior returning state-qualifier Tate Wood. He is joined by senior Jacob Maxfield and sophomore Kiptyn Hamik.
This year’s squad consists of head coach Shawn Ostransky, Aubrey Thies, Lylla Sabata, Harper Pickrel, Melinda Reimer, and Sarah Bentz. Photo provided

This year’s squad consists of head coach Shawn Ostransky, Aubrey Thies, Lylla Sabata, Harper Pickrel, Melinda Reimer, and Sarah Bentz. Photo provided

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Youthful Warriors ready for golf season

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
FULLERTON — They may be young, but the Warriors have big plans this season.This year’s squad is a blend of returning players — senior Lylla Sabata and sophomores Melinda Reimer andAubrey Thies — along with two freshmen, Sarah Bentz and Harper Pickrel.“I am hoping that Lylla, Melinda and Aubrey’s...
Kiptyn Hamik, Zach Held, Kane Wetovick and Tate Wood join Colsten Rodriguez to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

Kiptyn Hamik, Zach Held, Kane Wetovick and Tate Wood join Colsten Rodriguez to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

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NCJ announces boys 2025-2026 All-Area teams

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.
Adalyn Bishop, Tricia Kunkee, Maya Ramaekers and JLee Van Driel join Georgia Bridger to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

Adalyn Bishop, Tricia Kunkee, Maya Ramaekers and JLee Van Driel join Georgia Bridger to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

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DOMINANT PERFORMERS

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.