Fullerton Warriors

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

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Warriors hold on for 63-52 win despite Titan rally

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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

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

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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.
Braxtin Fowler defeated Riverside’s Christopher Allen in a 10-0 major decision. He finished third at 120 pounds. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

Braxtin Fowler defeated Riverside’s Christopher Allen in a 10-0 major decision. He finished third at 120 pounds. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

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Titans, Warriors shine at Elgin Invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
ELGIN — Fullerton and Twin River traveled to Elgin on Saturday for the Elgin/Pope John Invite.Plainview (along with their team of 17 wrestlers) took home the team title, edging Central Valley 177 points to 132 points. Fullerton finished sixth overall with 71.5 points.

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Warriors compete at Elgin Invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
ELGIN — Fullerton traveled to Elgin on Friday for the Elgin/Pope John Invite.Taylor Cook and Delylla Olson competed for the Warriors.Fullerton’s girls wrestling team is off until Jan. 9, 2025, when they travel to Columbus for the Norm Manstedt Invitational. The multi-day event hosted by High Plains.
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 the week of Dec. 18, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 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 Corbin RodriguezCorbin Rodriguez finished with a career-high 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting.
Fullerton picked up their first win of the season last week when they took on Central Valley. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Fullerton picked up their first win of the season last week when they took on Central Valley. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors get 56-32 road win over Cougars

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
GREELEY — Fullerton scored their highest point total of the season on Thursday as they picked up their first win of the season by defeating Central Valley 56-32.The win snapped a 3-game losing streak to open the season.The Warriors (1-3) had seven players get in on the scoring.
LEFT: Kane Wetovick finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds in Fullerton's win on Saturday. CENTER: Nolan Dubas added 10 points for the Warriors. RIGHT: Hunter Gochenour contributed 9 points and 7 rebounds. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Kane Wetovick finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds in Fullerton's win on Saturday. CENTER: Nolan Dubas added 10 points for the Warriors. RIGHT: Hunter Gochenour contributed 9 points and 7 rebounds. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors open season with statement win

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
FULLERTON — What a finish!Class D-2 No. 10 Fullerton opened the season with a come-from-behind 60-53 win over High Plains on Saturday.
Georgia Bridger makes a strong move in the post against the bigger High Plains defender. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger makes a strong move in the post against the bigger High Plains defender. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to Storm in home-opener

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
FULLERTON — Fullerton ran into a tough High Plains team on Saturday and are still searching for their first win of the year.The Storm limited the Warriors to just 9 points over the final three quarters of a 44-17 contest. Fullerton connected on just four shots from the field on Saturday.
Tate Wood finished undefeated at 113 pounds at the Lakeview Invite. NCJ photo by MelissaAaberg

Tate Wood finished undefeated at 113 pounds at the Lakeview Invite. NCJ photo by MelissaAaberg

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Warriors off to strong start this season

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
CENTRAL CITY — Fullerton wrestlers got their first taste of action this season with a dual against Nebraska Christian on Thursday and at the Lakeview Invite on Friday.The Warriors defeated the Eagles 39-29, but there were only three contested matches at the dual.