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Fullerton's Keila Dubas qualified for State with a third place finish at Tuesday's district meet. Photo provided

Fullerton's Keila Dubas qualified for State with a third place finish at Tuesday's district meet. Photo provided

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Golfers complete final stop before district

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
CAIRO — Fullerton’s final stop before Tuesday’s district meet was the Centura Invite at Centura Hills Golf Course on Thursday.Keila Dubas finished 20th overall with a 115. Lylla Sabata finished 44th with a 147.Heartland’s Mia Hiebner finished with a low score of 82.
Fullerton senior Aidan Bittner was living in the Nebraska Christian backfield on Friday, rushing the quarterback into early passes. NCJ photos by Calvin Holtz

Fullerton senior Aidan Bittner was living in the Nebraska Christian backfield on Friday, rushing the quarterback into early passes. NCJ photos by Calvin Holtz

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Warrior defense leads to win

Rick Holtz
Saturday, October 5, 2024
FULLERTON — The old saying goes, defense wins championships.That may or may not be true, but Fullerton’s defense did win Friday’s game against Nebraska Christian. The Warriors improved to 5-1 thanks to a 36-27 win over the Eagles (1-5).
Fullerton's attack came from a number of players on Thursday. Riley Thomas finished with 2 kills. Jaci Maxfield finished with 3 kills. Ella Pickrel had 3 kills. Lainie Ziemba had a game-high 8 kills. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton's attack came from a number of players on Thursday. Riley Thomas finished with 2 kills. Jaci Maxfield finished with 3 kills. Ella Pickrel had 3 kills. Lainie Ziemba had a game-high 8 kills. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warrior hits keep coming

Rick Holtz
Saturday, October 5, 2024
FULLERTON — The hits just kept coming.Fullerton improved to 10-8 on the year with a three-set sweep of McCool Junction on Thursday. The Warriors defeated the Mustangs 25-6, 25-14, 25-11.“That was big,” Fullerton senior Jaci Maxfield said. “We need to keep doing that.
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 Oct. 2, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor. Tate WoodTate Wood finished 13th at the Ord Invite with a time of 18:52.
Jacob Maxfield finished 31st with a time of 21:12. Emilyn Kurz finished 26th with a time of 27:55, Tate Wood finished 13th with a time of 18:52. Makayla Robinson finished 6th with a time of 22:49. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Jacob Maxfield finished 31st with a time of 21:12. Emilyn Kurz finished 26th with a time of 27:55, Tate Wood finished 13th with a time of 18:52. Makayla Robinson finished 6th with a time of 22:49. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors hitting their stride

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
ORD — Fullerton’s runners are just hitting their stride.The Warriors traveled to Ord on Friday for the Ord Invite. The girls team finished 3rd, while the boys team finished 5th.Morgan Supik finished 4th over all with a time of 22:12.
NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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No. 5 Jaguars hand Warriors first loss

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
FULLERTON — Few teams complete a season without a blemish on their record.The Warriors were handed their first loss of the season, falling in a battle of unbeaten teams. No. 5 Howells-Dodge defeated Fullerton 46-8.The Warriors were limited to 97 yards of total offense.
Georgia Bridger finished with 18 assists against Chambers / Wheeler Central and added 21 assists against Stuart. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Georgia Bridger finished with 18 assists against Chambers / Wheeler Central and added 21 assists against Stuart. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors play well, settle for split

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
BARTLETT — The Warriors played well but had to settle for a split last week in a triangular with Chambers / Wheeler Central and Class D-2 No. 8 Stuart.Fullerton defeated Chambers / Wheeler Central 25-18, 25-13.Laine Ziemba led the way with 7 kills, 4 digs, 3 assists, 2 aces and 1 block.
Kinzie Sharman shot a 109 at the Fullerton Invite last week. Photo provided

Kinzie Sharman shot a 109 at the Fullerton Invite last week. Photo provided

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Dubas finishes 6th at Fullerton Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
FULLERTON — Fullerton played host to nine other teams last week for the Fullerton Invite at Pawnee Hills.Keila Dubas finished 6th overall with a 92. Sutton’s Avery Robinson won the event with a low score of 84.The Warriors have a dual on Wednesday against Central City at Pawnee Hill.
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 Sept. 25, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor. Fletcher Dubas Fullerton senior Fletcher Dubas carried the ball 41 times for 286 yards and 4 touchdowns.
LEFT: Riley Thomas controls a serve to get the Warrior offense going. RIGHT: Briley Cuba comes up with a dig on Thursday to keep the Titans in the second set. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Riley Thomas controls a serve to get the Warrior offense going. RIGHT: Briley Cuba comes up with a dig on Thursday to keep the Titans in the second set. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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BRAGGING RIGHTS

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
FULLERTON — Athletes will tell you that all wins feel the same. But county wins feel just a little better.Fullerton defeated Twin River on Thursday and now holds Nance County bragging rights. The Warriors won in a clean sweep, 25-17, 25-22, 25-19.