Fullerton Warriors

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

Titans, Warriors shine at Elgin Invite

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.

Warriors compete at Elgin Invite

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.

NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Dec. 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

Warriors get 56-32 road win over Cougars

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

Warriors open season with statement win

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

Warriors fall to Storm in home-opener

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

Warriors off to strong start this season

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.

Warriors earn end of season honors

FULLERTON — Fullerton received word that a number of Warrior football players have received end of season honors.Fletcher Dubas, Maxton Meysenburg, Aidan Bittner, andAndrew Cunningham were named to the D2-3 All-District team.
Back row: Tucker Smith (left), Matthew Hittner, Jacob Finley, Myles Smith & Parker Aaberg. Front row from left: Timothy Hittner, Colton Harris, Kolt Francis, Tate Wood, Mason Hemmingsen and Delylla Olson. Not pictured: Taylor Cook. Photo provided

Back row: Tucker Smith (left), Matthew Hittner, Jacob Finley, Myles Smith & Parker Aaberg. Front row from left: Timothy Hittner, Colton Harris, Kolt Francis, Tate Wood, Mason Hemmingsen and Delylla Olson. Not pictured: Taylor Cook. Photo provided

Warriors ready to make some noise

FULLERTON — If you overlook the Warriors, you may end up on your back and looking at the lights.Fullerton has 10 boys and two girls on this year’s wrestling roster and they have aspirations of competing at state.