Fullerton Warriors

Delylla Olson earned a 8-5 decision against Summerland’s Abby Arroyo on Friday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Delylla Olson earned a 8-5 decision against Summerland’s Abby Arroyo on Friday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Warriors back in action at Neligh

NELIGH — After nearly two weeks off because of winter weather and snow, Fullerton’s two girl wrestlers were back on the mat and in action at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite on Friday. Riley Thomas The Warriors finished 14th overall with 13 team points . Norfolk won the event with 200.5 points.
Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 25 points for the Warriors. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 25 points for the Warriors. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Warriors advance to Goldenrod semifinal for rematch with Flyers

HUMPHREY — One down, two to go. Fullerton completed its first step toward a Goldenrod Conference Title on Wednesday, easily getting by St. Edward 64-43 at Humphrey St. Francis. The Warriors next obstacle is the Flyers, who defeated Burwell 69-29 on Wednesday.
Isabel Norman scored a team-high 10 points on Wednesday. She knocked down 6-of-8 shots at the free throw line. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Isabel Norman scored a team-high 10 points on Wednesday. She knocked down 6-of-8 shots at the free throw line. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Warriors fall to No. 9 Flyers in Goldenrod action

HUMPHREY — Fullerton saw its run in the Goldenrod Conference come to an end on Wednesday, falling 41-26 to D-2 No. 9 Humphrey St. Francis. The Warriors fought throw the Flyers’ pressure defense in the first quarter, only trailing by one point heading into the second quarter. But St.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we have two girls because of the snow storm — no boys events took place).

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we have two girls because of the snow storm — no boys events took place).

NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 17, 2024

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we have two girls because of the snow storm — no boys events took place).   Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Lylla Sabata gets ready to check in on Thursday in Fullerton's win over Palmer. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Lylla Sabata gets ready to check in on Thursday in Fullerton's win over Palmer. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Warriors tame Tigers in 35-point win

FULLERTON — The Warriors offense may have been stuck in the snow for the first 2:44 on Thursday, but once they thawed out they were nearly unstoppable.
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 Jan. 10, 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.
Warrior rally falls short against Huskies

Warrior rally falls short against Huskies

Warrior rally falls short against Huskies

HENDERSON — It was a game of streaks. Fullerton’s fourth quarter rally fell just short on Friday, falling 26-24 to Heartland. The Warriors held the Huskies scoreless for the entire second quarter, but could not hold on to their lead. Heartland responded to open the second half with a 10-0 run.
Jerrod Lane finished finished second at 285 pounds on Saturday at the Summerland Bobcats Invite. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

Jerrod Lane finished finished second at 285 pounds on Saturday at the Summerland Bobcats Invite. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

Warriors finish 5th at Summerland Invitational

EWING — The Warrior wrestling team finished fifth out of 15 teams on Saturday at the Summerland Bobcats Invite in Ewing. Fullerton finished with 93 points. Ravenna took home the team title with 177 points. Wisner-Pilger (136 points) finished second. Summerland (110 points) finished third.
Nolan Dubas goes strong to the basket on Friday for Fullerton. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

Nolan Dubas goes strong to the basket on Friday for Fullerton. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

Huskies slow down Warriors in 2nd half

HENDERSON — Heartland overcame a nine point deficit in the second half to send Fullerton home with a 64-53 loss on Friday. The Huskies outscored the Warriors 36-16 in the second half as they clawed their way back into the game.
Riley Thomas

Riley Thomas

Thomas goes 5-1 at Norm Manstedt Invite

COLUMBUS — Fullerton’s two girls were back on the wrestling mat last week, competing in the Norm Manstedt Invite at Central Community College in Columbus on Thursday. Riley Thomas finished the day 5-1, but ended her day with a pair of medical forfeits.