Fullerton Warriors

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we selected two females because only girl sports had started competition).

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we selected two females because only girl sports had started competition).

NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Aug. 23, 2023

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we selected two females because only girl sports had started competition). Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Tierney Russell puts for par on hole No. 5. Photo provided

Tierney Russell puts for par on hole No. 5. Photo provided

Warriors finish third at Central City 3-man Scramble

CENTRAL CITY – Fullerton opened the golf season on Thursday competing in the Central City 3-Man Scramble. The Warriors group of Melinda Pickrel, Tierney Russell and Kelia Dubas finished third in division 1 with a 74. Heartland won the event with a pair of golfers who shot a 63 for the day.
Paige Horn hits a chip shot on the fourth hole on Thursday at Valley View Golf Club. Photo provided

Paige Horn hits a chip shot on the fourth hole on Thursday at Valley View Golf Club. Photo provided

District assignments announced

The Nebraska School Activities Association has started to announce fall district assignments. Fullerton and Twin River athletes now know what schools they will have to compete against for an opportunity to go to state. Girls Golf Fullerton has been assigned to the C-2 district.
Fullerton has high expectations for the cross country season. Back Row: Student Manager Megan Toahty (left), Asst. Coach Jeremy Hubel, Jacob Maxfield, Justin Horn, Tate Wood, Head Coach Jordan Wetovick, Student Manager Peyton Thomas. Front Row: Delylla Olson, Elaina Reimer, Makayla Robinson, Morgan Supik, Emilyn Kurz. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

Fullerton has high expectations for the cross country season. Back Row: Student Manager Megan Toahty (left), Asst. Coach Jeremy Hubel, Jacob Maxfield, Justin Horn, Tate Wood, Head Coach Jordan Wetovick, Student Manager Peyton Thomas. Front Row: Delylla Olson, Elaina Reimer, Makayla Robinson, Morgan Supik, Emilyn Kurz. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

Warriors look to make it back to State

FULLERTON — You don’t just show up at a race and expect to compete. You put in the work. And the training is not something that begins at the beginning of the season. Fullerton has high expectations for the cross country season, returning two state-qualifying runners from last year’s squad.
Fullerton will look to use past experience to their advantage this golf season. From Left: Tierney Russell, Melinda Pickrel, Kenzie Sharman, Keila Dubas and Coach Shawn Ostransky. Not pictured: Paige Horn. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

Fullerton will look to use past experience to their advantage this golf season. From Left: Tierney Russell, Melinda Pickrel, Kenzie Sharman, Keila Dubas and Coach Shawn Ostransky. Not pictured: Paige Horn. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

Warriors return tested team to golf course

FULLERTON — The Warriors will return an experienced lineup when they open the golf season on Thursday. Fullerton coach Shawn Ostransky returns four golfers with experience at the state meet.
Area athletes preparing for new season

Area athletes preparing for new season

Area athletes preparing for new season

Monday marked the first official day of practice for high school teams across the state. Fullerton and Twin River teams are busy preparing for their first contest later this month.
Fullerton football coach Brandon Siegal and Twin River football coach Kalin Koch were among the coaches who accepted an academic award on behalf of their teams at the NCA Coaches Clinic in Lincoln. Photo provided

Fullerton football coach Brandon Siegal and Twin River football coach Kalin Koch were among the coaches who accepted an academic award on behalf of their teams at the NCA Coaches Clinic in Lincoln. Photo provided

Titans, Warriors honored for academics

LINCOLN — The 2022 Fullerton and Twin River football teams were selected as recipients of the National Football Foundation’s Academic Excellence Award.
Photo illustration

Photo illustration

Fullerton increases sports admission

FULLERTON — It will cost a little more to attend Warrior home games in the fall. The Fullerton Public Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to increase admission cost to attend sporting events. The new cost is $6 for adults and $5 for students.
Teagan Gonsior represented Fullerton in the Crossroads vs. Goldenrod Conference All-Star volleyball match. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Teagan Gonsior represented Fullerton in the Crossroads vs. Goldenrod Conference All-Star volleyball match. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Suiting up as a Warrior one last time

SHELBY — It was the unlikely story. Recent Fullerton grad, Teagan Gonsior overcame a season-ending track injury to participate in the annual Crossroads vs. Goldenrod Conference All-Star Volleyball Game last week at Shelby-Rising City.
Tyler Gochenour knocks down a wide open long-range shot in the first overtime.  NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Tyler Gochenour knocks down a wide open long-range shot in the first overtime. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Tyler Gochenour, Julianna Maxfield play in Crossroads vs. Goldenrod Conference All-Star game

OSCEOLA— One last shot. One rebound. One last time wearing a Fullerton uniform. But always a Warrior. Tyler Gochenour and Julianna Maxfield represented the Warrior Nation one last time last week when they suited up for the Crossroads vs. Goldenrod Conference All-Star basketball game.