Fullerton Warriors

All-Stars showcased in Columbus

COLUMBUS — Central Community College-Columbus will host four all-star high school games in June.On Wednesday, June 5, the softball game will take place at 5 p.m. at Raider Field.On Thursday, June 6, the volleyball game will take place at the Raider Fieldhouse. The first serve is set for 7 p.m.
Aiden Norman capped off his senior season by finishing third in the 400-meter dash at State. NCJ photos by Laura Sabata

Aiden Norman capped off his senior season by finishing third in the 400-meter dash at State. NCJ photos by Laura Sabata

TO STATE & BACK

OMAHA — Eight athletes from Nance County were on hand Friday and Saturday for the Class C & D Track State Championships at Burke High School in Omaha.Kirk Hebda represented the Titans in Omaha. The Twin River grad competed in the triple jump on Friday. He finished 20th with a jump of 39-07.50.
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 May 15, 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. Grace YrkoskiTwin River’s Grace Yrkoski finished fourth in the high jump, clearing a 4-08.00 jump.
Aiden Norman is heading back to Omaha in the 400-meter dash. He finished second with a time of 51.16. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Aiden Norman is heading back to Omaha in the 400-meter dash. He finished second with a time of 51.16. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Warriors sending 7 to state track meet

FULLERTON — The Warriors are not done yet.Fullerton is sending seven athletes to Omaha for the 2024 State Track and Field Championships on Friday and Saturday at Omaha Burke Stadium. The boys finished 5th in the D-5 District on Wednesday. The girls finished 7th.
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 May 8, 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.Makayla RobinsonFullerton’s Makayla Robinson finished third in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:53.

NCPA Academic All-State announced

The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Spring 2024 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.
Kane Wetovick won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:08.39. NCJ photo by Cienna Friesen

Kane Wetovick won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:08.39. NCJ photo by Cienna Friesen

Titans, Warriors ready for district track meets

STROMSBURG — Next stop, district.Fullerton will host the D-5 District meet on Wednesday. Twin River travels to Centennial on Thursday for C-6 District meet. The teams had one last tune-up on Thursday in the form of the Cross County Invite.
Fullerton earned the Goldenrod Conference Tournament runner-up title on Wednesday. Photo provided

Fullerton earned the Goldenrod Conference Tournament runner-up title on Wednesday. Photo provided

Warriors earn Goldenrod runner-up honors

GRAND ISLAND — Fullerton had three golfers finish in the 10, with four scoring below 100, at Indianhead Golf Club on Wednesday as the Warriors earned the Goldenrod Conference runner-up plaque. Humphrey St. Francis took home the team title, scoring 340. Fullerton came in second with a 368.
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 May 1, 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.Jaci MaxfieldJaci Maxfield was just two seconds off the lead in the 1600-meter run, finishing second with a time of 6:13.28.
Tate Wood finished 32nd overall with a 94. Photo provided

Tate Wood finished 32nd overall with a 94. Photo provided

Warriors finish 9th at St. Cecilia Invite

HASTINGS — Fullerton finished 9th on Wednesday at the St. Cecilia Invite at Southern Hills Golf Club in Hastings. McCook took home the team title, shooting a 320.Cayden Scheffler finished 6th on the day with a personal best of 79. Tate Wood shot a 94.