Fullerton Warriors

County bragging rights were up for grabs on Friday in Genoa. Delaney Reeg and Isabel Norman both grab possession of a rebound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

County bragging rights were up for grabs on Friday in Genoa. Delaney Reeg and Isabel Norman both grab possession of a rebound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton girls rally past Twin River, 40-36

GENOA — Fullerton never gave up. Down seven points coming out of halftime, Fullerton’s girls basketball team had to battle back just to have a shot at a win. A strong second half let them keep their win streak alive.

Football districts announced

The NSAA announced football districts assignments on Monday. Fullerton will play in the D2-3 district along with Howells-Dodge, Humphrey St. Francis, Nebraska Christian, Osceola and Riverside.
Bridger

Bridger

County sees 3 wresting champs

ELGIN — Fullerton and Twin River competed over the weekend at the Elgin-Pope John Invite. Fullerton finished 8th out of 14 teams on Saturday. Twin River finished 10th at the competition. Neither school had wrestlers face off against each other at the event.
Delylla Olson finished third on Friday at the Elgin-Pope John Invite. Photo provided

Delylla Olson finished third on Friday at the Elgin-Pope John Invite. Photo provided

Fullerton girls earn medals

Fullerton’s two girl wrestlers did not return home empty-handed. The Warriors competed in the Elgin-Pope John Invite on Friday. Riley Thomas finished third in the 140-pound weight class. Delylla Olson finished 4th in the 145-pound weight class.
Georgia Bridger works to move the ball against the St. Francis pressure defense on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Georgia Bridger works to move the ball against the St. Francis pressure defense on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

No. 8 Flyers pressure Warriors into defeat

FULLERTON — It was an 84-foot battle all night. Class D-2 No. 8 St. Francis used a smothering press defense to frustrate Fullerton every time they inbounded the ball. The Flyers forced the Warriors into 33 turnovers thanks in part to their press. St.
Kane Wetovick scored 28 points and grabbed 18 rebounds on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Kane Wetovick scored 28 points and grabbed 18 rebounds on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Turnover troubles spell D-O-O-M for Warriors

FULLERTON — It is hard to win when you commit 26 turnovers. Fullerton learned that lesson the hard way on Saturday, falling 62-53 to St. Francis. “We lost by 9 and probably had twice as many turnovers as they did,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said.
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 Dec. 13, 2023

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.
LEFT: Kane Wetovick finished with 8 points against Ansley/Litchfield. RIGHT: Hunter Gochenour makes a move in the post for the Warriors on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Kane Wetovick finished with 8 points against Ansley/Litchfield. RIGHT: Hunter Gochenour makes a move in the post for the Warriors on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Warriors fall to No. 6 Spartans

LITCHFIELD — It was the tale of two halves. Fullerton scored early and built a 6 point lead heading into half time against Class D-1 No. 6 Ansley/Litchfield in the Warriors 49-44 loss to the Spartans on Thursday.
Jaci Maxfield goes up for two of her six points on Thursday in Fullerton’s 34-20 road win over Ansley/Litchfield. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Jaci Maxfield goes up for two of her six points on Thursday in Fullerton’s 34-20 road win over Ansley/Litchfield. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Warriors pick up first win of season

LITCHFIELD — Defense wins ball games. Fullerton proved the old adage correct on Thursday night on their way to a 34-20 road win over Ansley/Litchfield. The Warrior defense stymied the Spartans, holding the host team scoreless for just under 15 minutes spanning three quarters.
Fullerton’s Brett Bridger was undefeated with five pins on Saturday at the Osceola Invite. The Fullerton senior won the 190-pound weight class. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

Fullerton’s Brett Bridger was undefeated with five pins on Saturday at the Osceola Invite. The Fullerton senior won the 190-pound weight class. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

Warriors finish 7th at Osceola Invite

OSCEOLA — Fullerton finished 7th out of 22 teams on Saturday at the Osceola Invite. Brett Bridger won the 190-pound weight class. The senior went 5-0 on the day, picking up 5 pins. Bridger pinned Neligh-Oakdale’s Chase Thomas in 1:23 to complete his undefeated day.