Fullerton Warriors

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.
Mason Hemmingsen finished first at 113 pounds at the Summerland Bobcat Invite. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Mason Hemmingsen finished first at 113 pounds at the Summerland Bobcat Invite. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors compete at Bobcat Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
EWING — The Warriors had a strong showing on Saturday at the Summerland Bobcat Invite.Five Fullerton wrestlers found themselves on the podium at the end of the day. Mason Hemmingsen (113 pounds) and Tate Wood (120 pounds) won their brackets. Isaac Carey finished second at 285 pounds.
Georgia Bridger scored 11 points and 8 rebounds on Thursday against Nebraska Christian and 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds on Friday against Hampton/ Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger scored 11 points and 8 rebounds on Thursday against Nebraska Christian and 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds on Friday against Hampton/ Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors show improvement in losses

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
FULLERTON — The Warriors remain winless on the season, but they continue to show improvement on the court.Fullerton dropped a pair of games last week, falling to Nebraska Christian 51-31 at home on Thursday and Hampton/Heartland 47-36 on the road on Friday.

District assignments announced

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The district assignments for the 2026 football season have been announced.The Titans will play in the D1-3 district. In addition to Twin River, other teams include Cedar Bluffs, Cross County, David City, Nebraska Christian and Tekamah-Herman.The Warriors will play in the D2-4 district.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors finish 3rd in holiday tourney

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
HUMPHREY — The Warriors bounced back on Tuesday to finish third at the Humphrey-Lindsay Holiday Tournament.Class D-1 No. 4 Fullerton (8-2) got back to their winning ways last week, picking up a 61-49 win over Shelby-Rising City in the consolation game at Lindsay Academy.
Tate Wood was the champion at 120 pounds at the Pleasanton Invite on Saturday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Tate Wood was the champion at 120 pounds at the Pleasanton Invite on Saturday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Wood top finisher at Pleasanton

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
PLEASANTON — Fullerton comes out of the break with holiday champion at the Pleasanton Invite.Fullerton finished 13th overall out of 25 teams. Kearney took home the team title, edging Elm Creek by 2 points.Tate Wood was the 120-pound champion.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors drop pair at holiday tourney

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
LINDSAY — The elusive first win still evades the Warriors.Fullerton fell to 0-9 on the year, dropping a pair of games at the Humphrey-Lindsay Holiday Tournament held last week at Lindsay Academy.
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 Dec. 24, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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.
The Warriors celebrate with Kane Wetovick after Saturday’s 52-37 win over Silver Lake. Wetovick scored his 1,000th career point in the contest. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The Warriors celebrate with Kane Wetovick after Saturday’s 52-37 win over Silver Lake. Wetovick scored his 1,000th career point in the contest. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Wetovick eclipses 1,000-point mark

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
HASTINGS — Fullerton heads into the holiday break following a 52-37 win over Silver Lake on Saturday at the Heartland Holiday Hoops Classic at Hastings College.The Class D-2 No. 3 Warriors (7-1) didn’t pull away until the second half.
Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick throws down 2 of his career high 46 points on Thursday against Twin River. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick throws down 2 of his career high 46 points on Thursday against Twin River. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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COUNTY SHOWDOWN

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
GENOA — It’s hard to stop a freight train rolling down the tracks. And it is hard to stop Class D-1 No. 3 Fullerton when Kane Wetovick has the kind of shooting night he had on Thursday against Twin River.