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Twin River senior Ryder Kleckner (left) and Fullerton senior Justin Horn learned their sub-district match ups on Tuesday. Fullerton takes on Neligh-Oakdale and Twin River opens the sub-district against Shelby-Rising City. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Twin River senior Ryder Kleckner (left) and Fullerton senior Justin Horn learned their sub-district match ups on Tuesday. Fullerton takes on Neligh-Oakdale and Twin River opens the sub-district against Shelby-Rising City. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

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Fullerton, Twin River learn sub-district paths

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The path is set. The Titans and Warriors know their path to Lincoln. The NSAA released sub-district pairings on Tuesday. Fullerton will play in the D1-5 Sub-District at Cedar Rapids. Twin River will play in the C2-4 Sub-District at Cross County.
Nance County is sending four wrestlers to state. Brett Bridger, Zach Held, Braxtin Fowler and Jerrod Land will compete in Omaha starting Thursday. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

Nance County is sending four wrestlers to state. Brett Bridger, Zach Held, Braxtin Fowler and Jerrod Land will compete in Omaha starting Thursday. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

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Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Nance County will be well-represented at State for wrestling. Fullerton and Twin River each sends two athletes to Omaha in Fullerton’s senior duo of Brett Bridger and Jerrod Land and Twin River’s freshmen duo of Braxtin Fowler and Zach Held.
Fullerton’s defense pressured Riverside’s ballhandlers all game on Monday, forcing turnovers that led to easy baskets. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton’s defense pressured Riverside’s ballhandlers all game on Monday, forcing turnovers that led to easy baskets. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall in semi-final

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
CAIRO — Fullerton saw its season come to an end on Tuesday, falling 58-3 to host Centura in the semi-final of the D1-5 Sub-District. The Warriors (10-13) were held scoreless through the first two quarters.
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Bison shoot lights out in win over Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
FULLERTON — Breaking records is great . . . when it is your team doing the breaking. When it is the other team, you are in for a long night. Fullerton had a long night at the office on Friday when they took on Central City.
Fullerton freshman Riley Thomas takes on Lyons-Decatur Northeast sophomore in the opening round of the NSAA Girls District 1 at Battle Creek. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton freshman Riley Thomas takes on Lyons-Decatur Northeast sophomore in the opening round of the NSAA Girls District 1 at Battle Creek. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Thomas finishes season at district meet

Rick Holtz
Friday, February 9, 2024
BATTLE CREEK — Riley Thomas saw her season come to an end on Friday at the 2024 NSAA Girls Wrestling District 1 at Battle Creek. The Fullerton freshman opened her day against Lyons-Decatur Northeast’s Alizabeth Whitley. Whitley earned a pin in 4:49.
Fullerton and Twin River know their Sub-District opponents. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton and Twin River know their Sub-District opponents. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans, Warriors learn Sub-District opponents

Rick Holtz
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The path to Lincoln is set and the final push begins on Monday. Fullerton and Twin River learned their Sub-District fates on Thursday morning. Fullerton will play in the D1-5 Sub-District at Centura and Twin River will play in the C2-5 Sub-District at Cross County.
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 Feb. 7, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 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.
Fullerton and Twin River learned their 2024 and 2025 football schedules on Wednesday. NCJ file photo

Fullerton and Twin River learned their 2024 and 2025 football schedules on Wednesday. NCJ file photo

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NSAA releases 2024, 2025 football schedules

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The NSAA released the 2024 and 2025 football schedules on Wednesday. Fullerton will open the 2024 football season on the road at Palmer. Twin River opens the 2024 season on the road at Giltner. Football schedules are planned on a two-year cycle.
Riley Thomas finished in the top 4 in her sub-district and will compete on Friday at Battle Creek for a chance to make it to state. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Riley Thomas finished in the top 4 in her sub-district and will compete on Friday at Battle Creek for a chance to make it to state. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Thomas finishes in top 4

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
ALBION — Fullerton freshman Riley Thomas has advanced to NSAA District 1 at Battle Creek on Friday. “It shows that my hard work is paying off,” Thomas said. “It means a lot, considering how much time and effort and all the hard work this season.
Kenton Dudek dives for a loose ball during the second half of Saturday’s game. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

Kenton Dudek dives for a loose ball during the second half of Saturday’s game. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

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Warriors overcome slow start for 48-21 win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
GRAND ISLAND — It’s not how you start. It is how you finish. Fullerton had to overcome a slow start on Saturday in their 48-21 win over Heartland Lutheran.