Fullerton Warriors

Tylar Konwinski makes a diving save against Riverside. She had 7 digs against the Chargers. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Tylar Konwinski makes a diving save against Riverside. She had 7 digs against the Chargers. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors push Chargers to limit

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
CEDAR RAPIDS — The Warriors battled on the road on Thursday but could not pull off the upset.Fullerton took the first set against Riverside, dropped a close one in the second set. The Chargers won 23-25, 25-23, 25-15.Fullerton was led by Jaci Maxfield (9 kills) and Laine Ziemba (6 kills, 8 digs).No.
Makayla Robinson finished the race 41 seconds faster than she did last year. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Makayla Robinson finished the race 41 seconds faster than she did last year. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Runners battle wet conditions

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
ALBION — Fullerton and Twin River continued their cross country seasons on Friday at the Boone Central Invite at Albion Country Club.Makayla Robinson finished 23rd with a time of 22:56, which was 41 seconds faster than she ran at the event last year. Morgan Supik finished 37th with a time of 23:40.
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. 4, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 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 DubasFullerton’s quarterback completed 18-of-24 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns on Friday against Palmer.
Fletcher Dubas looks down field for the open receiver against Palmer. The senior quarterback connected with five different receivers on Friday. NCJ photo by Whitney Busch

Fletcher Dubas looks down field for the open receiver against Palmer. The senior quarterback connected with five different receivers on Friday. NCJ photo by Whitney Busch

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Warriors hold on for 32-30 win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
PALMER — What a finish. It looked like whoever had the ball last would win the game.Leading 32-30, Fullerton (1-0) punted and pinned Palmer (0-1) on their 1-yard line with 1:58 remaining in the game and dared them to beat them.
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Keila Dubas play best 9 holes of golf

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
FULLERTON — Fullerton’s Keila Dubas played her best 9-holes of golf last week.The senior golfer shot a 41 last Tuesday for the low score of the day during the Warrior’s dual meet with Boone Central at Pawnee Hills. The Cardinals defeated the Warriors 225-259.
Jaci Maxfield goes on the attack for the Warriors. The senior finished with 7 kills on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Jaci Maxfield goes on the attack for the Warriors. The senior finished with 7 kills on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall on road

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
STROMSBURG — It was not the season-opener they were looking for, but Fullerton hung around with Cross County most of the night.Fullerton opened the season with a three-set loss to Cross County on Thursday, falling 26-24, 25-8, 25-21. Despite the scoreboard, the match was competitive.
Makayla Robinson and Morgan Supik help push each other early on in Thursday's race. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Makayla Robinson and Morgan Supik help push each other early on in Thursday's race. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans, Warriors complete first test

Rick Holtz
Friday, August 30, 2024
ST. PAUL — Fullerton and Twin River cross country runners got their first taste of competition on Thursday at the St. Paul Invite at the Miletta Vista Winery.Fullerton’s girls team finished fourth in their race. Fullerton’s boys finished seventh, while Twin River finished 10th.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select two Athletes of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select two Athletes of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Aug. 28, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 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.  JLee Van DrielTwin River’s JLee Van Driel has opened her sophomore year on a hot streak. She is batting .
Back row: Assistant Coach Jeremy Wetovick, Head Coach Brandon Siegel, Parker Aaberg, Carson Busch, Fletcher Dubas, Nolan Dubas, Aiden Bittner, Hunter Gochenour, Andrew Cunningham, Maxton Meysenburg, Matthew Hittner, Assistant Coach Eric Frenzen. Front row: Leighton Baker, Blake Mims, Kolt Francis, Riley Williams, Jakob Supik, Kyle Horn, Wyatt Reilly, Landen Glup and Cael Dubas. Not pictured: Evan Gleason

Back row: Assistant Coach Jeremy Wetovick, Head Coach Brandon Siegel, Parker Aaberg, Carson Busch, Fletcher Dubas, Nolan Dubas, Aiden Bittner, Hunter Gochenour, Andrew Cunningham, Maxton Meysenburg, Matthew Hittner, Assistant Coach Eric Frenzen. Front row: Leighton Baker, Blake Mims, Kolt Francis, Riley Williams, Jakob Supik, Kyle Horn, Wyatt Reilly, Landen Glup and Cael Dubas. Not pictured: Evan Gleason

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Veteran Warriors take it 1 week a time

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
FULLERTON — No one said it was going to be easy.Fullerton’s 2024 schedule features multiple teams with playoff experience and winning records in 2023. Howells-Dodge (state runner-up) and Archangels Catholic (then called St.
Back Row: Head Coach Theresa Bridger, Clarissa McCurdy, Lainie Ziemba, Jaci Maxfield, Ella Pickrel, Georgia Bridger, Addison Coe and Assistant Coach Ike Carr. Front Row: Rylyn Hemmenway, Brooklyn Loseke, Lexxus Schroeder, Korie Konwinski, Tylar Konwinski, Reese Dubas, Taylor Cook, Riley Thomas, Sami Sullivan. Not pictured Gwen Daw, Elizabeth Cornejo Garcia. Photo provided

Back Row: Head Coach Theresa Bridger, Clarissa McCurdy, Lainie Ziemba, Jaci Maxfield, Ella Pickrel, Georgia Bridger, Addison Coe and Assistant Coach Ike Carr. Front Row: Rylyn Hemmenway, Brooklyn Loseke, Lexxus Schroeder, Korie Konwinski, Tylar Konwinski, Reese Dubas, Taylor Cook, Riley Thomas, Sami Sullivan. Not pictured Gwen Daw, Elizabeth Cornejo Garcia. Photo provided

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Warriors look for growth

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
FULLERTON — Steady growth.That’s the recipe for success for Fullerton this year on the volleyball court.“The team has been working hard,” Fullerton coach Theresa Bridger said. “As they are getting stronger as volleyball player their team chemistry is also.