Fullerton Warriors

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 Sept. 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. McKenna Plumbtree Senior McKenna Plumbtree had 26 kills last week against St.
McKenna Plumbtree forces teams to second-guess attacking from the middle. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

McKenna Plumbtree forces teams to second-guess attacking from the middle. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Warriors split home triangular

FULLERTON — The Warriors picked up their first two wins on the season last week at home. Georgia Bridger Isabel Norman Fullerton fell to Central Valley before bouncing back to defeat Riverside on Thursday. Central Valley also defeated Riverside in two sets.
Keila Dubas chipping onto hole No. 6 green on Thursday at Indianhead Golf Course. Photo provided

Keila Dubas chipping onto hole No. 6 green on Thursday at Indianhead Golf Course. Photo provided

Warrior golfers finish 7th at GICC

GRAND ISLAND — Fullerton finished 7th out of 16 teams on Thursday at the GICC Invite held at Indianhead Golf Course. Keila Dubas was Fullerton’s top performer, finishing 18th and carding a 99 at the invitational.
Fullerton's Justin Horn (left) and Morgan Supik earned medals at the Boone Central Invitational.

Fullerton's Justin Horn (left) and Morgan Supik earned medals at the Boone Central Invitational.

Warriors see better times in Albion

ALBION — Two Warriors earned medals on Friday at the Boone Central Invitational at Albion Country Club as Fullerton runners continue to see their times improve. Justin Horn finished 20th in the boys race with a time of 18:38.50. Morgan Supik finished 18th in the girls race with a time of 23:15.50.
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 Aug. 30, 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. Morgan Supik The Fullerton junior finished sixth overall at the St. Paul Invite last week with a time of 23:57.
Aiden Norman carried the ball 13 times for 29 yards. NCJ photo by Whitney Michal

Aiden Norman carried the ball 13 times for 29 yards. NCJ photo by Whitney Michal

Warriors fall to No. 7 Cougars at home

FULLERTON — Fullerton ran into a wall on Friday, falling to Class D-2 No. 7 Central Valley 46-20 to open the season. Fletcher Dubas The Warriors found the end zone first when Fletcher Dubas connected with Roe Patton for a 26-yard catch and run. But there was a lot of game left to play.
Tierney Russell putts on hole No. 3 on her way to leading the team with a 47 and a 2nd place finish in the dual. Photo provided

Tierney Russell putts on hole No. 3 on her way to leading the team with a 47 and a 2nd place finish in the dual. Photo provided

Fullerton golfers hit links at Albion

ALBION — Fullerton golfers were back in action on Monday, traveling to Albion Country Club to take on Boone Central. Monday’s contest was rescheduled from last week due to the heat. Boone Central edged Fullerton 208-214.
Tate Wood (left), Justin Horn, Makayla Robinson and Morgan Supik all earned medals for the Warriors on Thursday. Photo provided

Tate Wood (left), Justin Horn, Makayla Robinson and Morgan Supik all earned medals for the Warriors on Thursday. Photo provided

Fullerton, Twin River runners compete at St. Paul Invite

ST. PAUL – Fullerton and Twin River kicked off the cross country season on Thursday, battling the heat and other runners at the St. Paul Invite. Fullerton coach Jordan Wetovick said that course, which sits in a pasture behind Milletta Vista Winery, is very rugged and hilly.
Lainie Ziemba finished with a team-high 8 digs against Sutton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Lainie Ziemba finished with a team-high 8 digs against Sutton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Warriors fall at home to Fillies, Cougars

FULLERTON — It wasn't the way they wanted to start the season. Fullerton dropped a pair of matches at home on Thursday, falling to Sutton 25-21, 25-14 and to Cross County 25-16, 25-23. Sutton also defeated Cross County 25-9, 27-25.
Fullerton returns a lot of experience to this year’s roster. BACK ROW: Head coach Brandon Siegel (left), Jerrod Land, Zane Koziol, Brett Bridger, James Zweiner, Hunter Gochenour, Aidan Bittner, Maxton Meysenburg, Asst Coach Eric Frenzen and Asst Coach Jeremy Wetovick. FRONT ROW: Carson Busch, Andrew Cunningham, Fletcher Dubas, Nolan Dubas, Aiden Norman, Roe Patton, Parker Aaberg, Brady Djernes. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

Fullerton returns a lot of experience to this year’s roster. BACK ROW: Head coach Brandon Siegel (left), Jerrod Land, Zane Koziol, Brett Bridger, James Zweiner, Hunter Gochenour, Aidan Bittner, Maxton Meysenburg, Asst Coach Eric Frenzen and Asst Coach Jeremy Wetovick. FRONT ROW: Carson Busch, Andrew Cunningham, Fletcher Dubas, Nolan Dubas, Aiden Norman, Roe Patton, Parker Aaberg, Brady Djernes. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

Juniors, seniors lead experienced Warriors

FULLERTON — It is hard to find a silver lining when it comes to injuries, but the Warriors are benefiting from last year’s Next Man Up mentality.