Fullerton Warriors

Keila Dubas and Fullerton's defense held Ansley/Litchfield scoreless for nearly 12 minutes on Tuesday. The Warriors capitalized on the scoring drought, rallying to take the lead in the second half. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Keila Dubas and Fullerton's defense held Ansley/Litchfield scoreless for nearly 12 minutes on Tuesday. The Warriors capitalized on the scoring drought, rallying to take the lead in the second half. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Warriors rally to beat Spartans 28-21

FULLERTON — The Warriors stepped up their defense and used a strong third quarter to take control of the game on Tuesday.
LEFT: Kane Wetovick goes up for 2 of his game-high 24 points against the Spartans. RIGHT: Terrick Gonsior scores in transition after getting the steal. He finished with 4 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Kane Wetovick goes up for 2 of his game-high 24 points against the Spartans. RIGHT: Terrick Gonsior scores in transition after getting the steal. He finished with 4 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Warriors cruise to 65-37 win over Spartans

FULLERTON — A big third quarter lifted the Warriors to a win on Tuesday.Fullerton (5-4) used a 26-point third quarter to take control of their game with Ansley/Litchfield, cruising to a 65-37 home win. The game was rescheduled from December.
Tate Wood won his quarterfinal match against Kearney’s Jesvin Verduzco in a 13-1 major decision. He went on to win the 113 pound weight class. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Tate Wood won his quarterfinal match against Kearney’s Jesvin Verduzco in a 13-1 major decision. He went on to win the 113 pound weight class. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Wood finishes 1st at Pleasanton

PLEASANTON — The Warriors were back in action after the holidays, traveling to Pleasanton for an invitational that featured 25 teams.Fullerton finished 11th overall with 59.0 team points. Central Valley took home the team title, finishing with 191.5 points.Tate Wood finished first at 113 pounds.

NCPA Academic All-State announced

The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 2024 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.
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 Jan. 1, 2025

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
LEFT: Hunter Gochenour knocks down a long-range shot in front of the Humphrey-Lindsay bench on Friday. RIGHT: Nolan Dubas finished with 9 points against Humphrey-Lindsay. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Hunter Gochenour knocks down a long-range shot in front of the Humphrey-Lindsay bench on Friday. RIGHT: Nolan Dubas finished with 9 points against Humphrey-Lindsay. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Warriors finish 3rd at Friend Holiday Tourney

FRIEND — The Warriors split a pair of games to finish third at the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Holiday Tournament.Fullerton bounced back on Saturday in the consolation game to defeat Shelby-Rising City 63-34.
Georgia Bridger looks to find an open teammate in the paint against Humphrey-Lindsay. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger looks to find an open teammate in the paint against Humphrey-Lindsay. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Girls fall to ranked Bulldogs, Huskies

FRIEND — The Warriors dropped a pair of games over the weekend at the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Holiday Tournament.Fullerton faced an uphill battle on Friday in the opening round when they faced Class C-2 No. 5 Humphrey-Lindsay.
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 Dec. 25, 2024

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 WetovickThe Warriors’ big man made his presence felt on both sides of the court on Friday.
LEFT: Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick scores in transition during the fourth quarter on Friday. He finished with a game-high 20 points. RIGHT: Corbin Rodriguez shows no fear cutting to the basket for 2 of his 12 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick scores in transition during the fourth quarter on Friday. He finished with a game-high 20 points. RIGHT: Corbin Rodriguez shows no fear cutting to the basket for 2 of his 12 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Warriors hold on for 63-52 win despite Titan rally

FULLERTON — Friday’s showdown between the Warriors and Titans was everything a rivalry game is supposed to be. In the end, the home team held on for a 63-52 win.“Out of the last 10 matchups we only had 2 wins,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said. “It was good for our kids to get that win.
LEFT: Katie Preister finished with 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals off the bench for Twin River. RIGHT: Fullerton’s Ella Pickrel looks to make a post move around Twin River Clara Preister.NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Katie Preister finished with 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals off the bench for Twin River. RIGHT: Fullerton’s Ella Pickrel looks to make a post move around Twin River Clara Preister.NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Titans beat Warriors 45-24, first win in five matchups

FULLERTON — There are certain games that teams circle on their calendars. Games against conference and district opponents always carry added weight. Rivalry games also matter a little more.Twin River coach Matthew Quick said that his team’s 45-24 win over Fullerton was a statement win.