Fullerton Warriors

Fullerton finished as runners-up at the Goldenrod Conference Tournament. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton finished as runners-up at the Goldenrod Conference Tournament. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to Defenders in OT

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
GREELEY — Another 10 seconds and the outcome could have been different. Another 30 seconds and the lead could have changed three times.Class D-2 No. 2 Archangels Catholic held on for a 59-57 win in overtime to take home the Goldenrod Conference Tournament title on Saturday at Central Valley.
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 Jan. 28, 2026

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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. Delylla OlsonDelylla Olson finished second at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite on Friday.
Tate Wood reached a career milestone over the weekend at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite. The Fullerton wrestler won his 100th career match on his way to a second- place finish at 120 pounds.

Tate Wood reached a career milestone over the weekend at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite. The Fullerton wrestler won his 100th career match on his way to a second- place finish at 120 pounds.

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Wood hits century mark

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
NELIGH — Tate Wood reached a career milestone over the weekend at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite.The Fullerton wrestler won his 100th career match on his way to a second-place finish at 120 pounds. The junior finished the day going 2-1 with a pin and a tech fall.
Olson

Olson

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Olson second at invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
NELIGH — Fullerton traveled to Neligh on Friday for a girls wrestling invitational.Delylla Olson finished second at 140 pounds at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite. She finished the day 1-1.The Warriors are back in action on Saturday when they travel to Albion for the Boone Central Invite.
NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors top Titans in county dual

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
FULLERTON — It was a battle for county supremacy.Fullerton and Twin River met for a dual on Thursday, with the Warriors holding on for a 36-24 win. Only four matches were contested, with both teams securing two wins.Twin River’s Aden Andel pinned Timothy Hittner in 3:52 for the win at 144 pounds.
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 Jan. 21, 2026

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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. Taylor CookTaylor Cook went 3-0 at the Sandhills Thedford Knights Invite on Saturday.
Taylor Cook went 3-0 at the Sandhills Thedford Knights Invite on Saturday. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

Taylor Cook went 3-0 at the Sandhills Thedford Knights Invite on Saturday. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors finish busy stretch

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
BATTLE CREEK — Fullerton’s girls wrestling had a busy couple of days, wrestling at Battle Creek on Monday, Dunning on Saturday and Elm Creek on Friday.Taylor Cook (110 pounds) and Delylla Olson (140 pounds) each picked up wins on Monday at the Battle Creek Invite.
Ava Smith finished with 5 points against Burwell and had 10 points against Palmer. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Ava Smith finished with 5 points against Burwell and had 10 points against Palmer. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Free throw woes doom Warriors to Goldenrod exit

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
BURWELL — Free throw struggles helped lead the Warriors to an early exit from the Goldenrod Conference Tournament.Fullerton connected on just 11-of-28 free throw attempts in Saturday’s 41-30 opening round loss to Burwell.
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 Jan. 14, 2026

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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.
Jacob Maxfield plays tight defense during the first quarter of Fullerton's game against Hampton/Heartland.

Jacob Maxfield plays tight defense during the first quarter of Fullerton's game against Hampton/Heartland.

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No. 4 Warriors get wins over Eagles, Bearcats

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
FULLERTON — The Warriors added two more victories to the win column last week.Class D-1 No. 4 Fullerton (10-2) picked up a 64-25 win over Nebraska Christian at home on Thursday and then a 62-57 road win over Hampton-Heartland on Friday.