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Tate Wood won the 113-pound weight class. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Tate Wood won the 113-pound weight class. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Fullerton boys 7th at Neligh

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
NELIGH — Fullerton’s boys and girls wrestling teams traveled to Neligh last week for invitationals.The girls wrestled on Friday and the boys wrestled on Saturday. The boys team finished 7th overall out of 18 teams with 81.0 points. Central Valley took home the team title with 210.0 points.
LEFT: Riley Thomas finished with 6 points and 4 rebounds. MIDDLE: Georgia Bridger had 8 points and 5 rebounds. RIGHT: Jaci Maxfield led the Warriors with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Riley Thomas finished with 6 points and 4 rebounds. MIDDLE: Georgia Bridger had 8 points and 5 rebounds. RIGHT: Jaci Maxfield led the Warriors with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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No. 10 Eagles top Warriors in Goldenrod Conference Tourney

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 24, 2025
CENTRAL CITY — Fullerton ran into a brick wall named Nebraska Christian on Tuesday.The Warriors struggled early against the Class D-1 No. 10 Eagles’ press defense. The offense was held without a field goal for nearly seven minutes.
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 Jan. 22, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 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.
Kane Wetovick scores 2 of his game-high 17 points on Monday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Kane Wetovick scores 2 of his game-high 17 points on Monday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors win GRC opener

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors are moving on in the Goldenrod Conference Tournament.Fullerton opened conference play on Monday with a 65-20 win over Palmer.The Warriors led 32-8 at halftime. Fullerton used the third quarter to put the game away, capitalizing on a 17-2 run in the quarter.
Parker Aaberg finished third at the Elm Creek Invite. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Parker Aaberg finished third at the Elm Creek Invite. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors finish 7th, 8th at invites

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Fullerton had a busy couple of days, traveling to Elm Creek on Friday and Dunning on Saturday.On Saturday at the Sandhills Thedford Knights Invite, Fullerton’s boys finished 8th overall with 63 points. Central Valley took home the team title with 198 points.
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 Jan. 15, 2025

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Wednesday, January 15, 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.
Kane Wetovick goes up for 2 of his career-high 32 points on Friday against Heartland. The sophomore also grabbed 17 rebounds in the win. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Kane Wetovick goes up for 2 of his career-high 32 points on Friday against Heartland. The sophomore also grabbed 17 rebounds in the win. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors stay unbeaten at home

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Warriors are playing their best basketball of the year and are now winners in their last four games.Fullerton traveled to Central City on Thursday and defeated Nebraska Christian 61-41 and played host to Heartland on Friday, winning 42-36 to improve to 7-4 on the year.
Georgia Bridger fights for a loose ball on Friday against Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger fights for a loose ball on Friday against Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors drop pair to No. 9 Eagles, Huskies

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Warriors will look to regroup ahead of the Goldenrod Conference Tournament when they play Palmer on Thursday.The Warriors dropped a pair of games last week, falling to Class D-1 No. 9 Nebraska Christian, 54-31, and Heartland, 35-34.
Colton Harris and the Warriors competed at the Bobcat Invite in Summerland. NCH photo by Melissa Aaberg

Colton Harris and the Warriors competed at the Bobcat Invite in Summerland. NCH photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors finish 8th at Summerland

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
SUMMERLAND — Fullerton wrestlers traveled to Summerland on Saturday for the Bobcat Invite.Fullerton finished 8th overall with 64.5 point. Pender took home the team title with 120.5 points, edging second place Guardian Angels Central Catholic by 1.5 points.Tate Wood finished 1st at 113 pounds.

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Warrior girls in Manstedt Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
COLUMBUS — Fullerton’s girls wrestling team competed at the Norm Manstedt Invite at the Columbus Fieldhouse on Thursday.Norfolk took home the Class A team title, earning 196 points. Lakeview took home the Class B team title with 157.5 points. They edged Yutan, who finished second with 141 points.