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Jaci Maxfield scored a team-high 11 points on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Jaci Maxfield scored a team-high 11 points on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors still searching for first win

News Staff
Friday, December 8, 2023
FULLERTON — Another minute and it could have been a different outcome. Fullerton is still searching for their first win of the season, though they nearly found it on Thursday in their matchup with Central Valley.
Terrick Gonsior finished with 15 points for Fullerton on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Terrick Gonsior finished with 15 points for Fullerton on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warrior defense tames Cougars

News Staff
Friday, December 8, 2023
FULLERTON — Everything was just clicking after halftime. Fullerton used smothering defense and hot shooting on offense during a second half of Thursday to pull away from Central Valley (1-2) en route to a 69-49 win at home.
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 Dec. 6, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 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. Riley Thomas Freshman Riley Thomas finished second in the 140-pound weight class on Friday at the Lakeview Invite.
Senior Brett Bridger finished second in the 190-pound weight class. He went 3-1 on the day with three pins. He also reached the 100th career win over the weekend. Photo provided

Senior Brett Bridger finished second in the 190-pound weight class. He went 3-1 on the day with three pins. He also reached the 100th career win over the weekend. Photo provided

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Fullerton's Bridger earns 100th career victory

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
COLUMBUS — Fullerton opened the wrestling season on the Friday at the Lakeview Invite. Fullerton’s boys team finished 10th, while the girls finished 8th. Lakeview boys took home the team title, while the girls from Aurora edged eight other teams to take home the team title.
Kane Wetovick looks for a path to the basket against High Plains. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Kane Wetovick looks for a path to the basket against High Plains. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm too much for Warriors

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
POLK — The starters were Nolan Dubas, Justin Horn, Aiden Norman, Terrick Gonsior and Kane Wetovick. This game was neck-and-neck the whole time. It was hard to tell who would end up victorious when the buzzer went off. Dubas put in a free throw first, followed by a basket by Hunter Gochenour.
Georgia Bridger has to fight past the Storm pressure defense on Saturday. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Georgia Bridger has to fight past the Storm pressure defense on Saturday. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm run past Warriors

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
POLK — The starters were Paige Horn, Jaci Maxfield, Georgia Bridger, Isabel Norman and Melinda Pickrel. They started out well, with baskets from Horn and Ella Pickrel. Maxfield was fouled and put in four three throws. Maxfield pulled down a couple rebounds, and Horn and Emilyn Kurz each got a steal.
Freshman Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 15 points to help lead Fullerton to an opening night win over Burwell. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Freshman Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 15 points to help lead Fullerton to an opening night win over Burwell. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors open season with 39-30 win over Longhorns

Rick Holtz
Friday, December 1, 2023
FULLERTON — The Warriors opened the basketball season with an opening night win on Thursday. Fullerton (1-0) used a big second quarter and limited Burwell (0-1) to just one field goal in the third quarter on their way to a 39-30 win at home.
Front Row: Jacob Maxfield, Terrick Gonsior, Jaxson Gustafson, Fletcher Dubas, Carson Busch, Kenton Dudek, Brady Djernes. Back Row: Head Coach Will Wagner, Nolan Dubas, Hunter Gochenour, Kane Wetovick, James Zweiner, Aiden Norman, Justin Horn, Assistant Coach Randy Cox. Photo provided

Front Row: Jacob Maxfield, Terrick Gonsior, Jaxson Gustafson, Fletcher Dubas, Carson Busch, Kenton Dudek, Brady Djernes. Back Row: Head Coach Will Wagner, Nolan Dubas, Hunter Gochenour, Kane Wetovick, James Zweiner, Aiden Norman, Justin Horn, Assistant Coach Randy Cox. Photo provided

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Warriors look to be playing for titles in 2024

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
FULLERTON — Hopes are high for Fullerton this year. Coming off a 10-16 campaign last season, first-year head coach Will Wagner said that goal heading into the season is to be a .500 or better team this year. But improving on last year’s record is not the only goal.
Front Row: Riley Thomas, Parker Aaberg, Myles Smith, Roe Patton, Dillon Fitzgerald, Delylla Olson, Statistician Lainie Ziemba, Statistician Hannah Ciancio. Middle Row: Manager Barrett Bridger, Matt Hittner, Ryan Cook, Cayden Scheffler, Zane Koziol, Jacob Finley, Tate Wood, Coach Jordan Fowlkes. Back Row: Coach Landon Knopik, Head Coach Zach Bialas, Brett Bridger, Jerrod Land, Coach Kalan Swertzic, Coach Kirby Smith. Photo provided

Front Row: Riley Thomas, Parker Aaberg, Myles Smith, Roe Patton, Dillon Fitzgerald, Delylla Olson, Statistician Lainie Ziemba, Statistician Hannah Ciancio. Middle Row: Manager Barrett Bridger, Matt Hittner, Ryan Cook, Cayden Scheffler, Zane Koziol, Jacob Finley, Tate Wood, Coach Jordan Fowlkes. Back Row: Coach Landon Knopik, Head Coach Zach Bialas, Brett Bridger, Jerrod Land, Coach Kalan Swertzic, Coach Kirby Smith. Photo provided

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Warriors eye return to State wrestling meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
FULLERTON — Fullerton has plans for mid-February. The state wrestling meet is still months away, but the Warriors look to qualify several wrestlers for the event. Seniors Brett Bridger and Jerrod Land both advanced to State last season and Bridger returned home with a medal.