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Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm and have chosen our wrestling state medalists.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm and have chosen our wrestling state medalists.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for Feb. 25, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm and have chosen our wrestling state medalists. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Zach Held is Twin River’s first wrestling state champ. NCJ photos by Jen Johnson

Zach Held is Twin River’s first wrestling state champ. NCJ photos by Jen Johnson

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Historic Performance

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
OMAHA — Twin River made history over the weekend.Twin River junior Zach Held came into the Class D State Wrestling Tournament as the No. 2 seed at 126 pounds.In 33 matches the junior had lost only one match.On Saturday Held capped his year with a state title win over No. 1 seed and undefeated Beau...
Kaycee Harter looks to make a move toward the basket in the first quarter. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Kaycee Harter looks to make a move toward the basket in the first quarter. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors’ season ends at sub-district

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
GREELEY— The Warriors ran into a brick wall last week.Fullerton saw its season come to an end in the D1-7 Sub-District semifinal game against No. 7 Central Valley, falling 58-26.The Warriors kept the game close early — tying the game at 5-all with 2:40 remaining in the opening quarter.Then the...

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Watch State basketball live on Nebraska Public Media

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
LINCOLN — Basketball teams from high schools statewide will gather in Lincoln to compete for state championships in March.Nebraska Public Media will provide live coverage of championship games played at Pinnacle Bank Area.“NSAA Girls State Basketball Championships” airs on Saturday, March 7,...
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 Feb. 18, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 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.
Twin River is sending 4 wrestlers — Cade Kunkel, Zach Held, Braxtin Fowler and Chance Swantek — to State this week in Omaha. NCJ photos by Jen Johnson

Twin River is sending 4 wrestlers — Cade Kunkel, Zach Held, Braxtin Fowler and Chance Swantek — to State this week in Omaha. NCJ photos by Jen Johnson

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Next Stop: Omaha

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
SHELBY — A handful of Nance County wrestlers have punched their tickets for State.Twin River saw Cade Kunkel, Zach Held, Braxtin Fowler and Chance Swantek, along with Fullerton’s Tate Wood, qualify for State. Kunkel, Held and Fowler were all district champions.
Kane Wetovick broke the Warriors school record for points scored in a career on Friday when the junior scored on a drive to the basket with 7:04 remaining in the first half of Fullerton’s 68-56 win over Central City. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz Check out the NCJ Facebook page to watch the moment the record was shattered

Kane Wetovick broke the Warriors school record for points scored in a career on Friday when the junior scored on a drive to the basket with 7:04 remaining in the first half of Fullerton’s 68-56 win over Central City. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz Check out the NCJ Facebook page to watch the moment the record was shattered

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ALONE AT THE TOP

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
CENTRAL CITY — There is a new scoring champ in Fullerton.When Kane Wetovick drove to the basket with 7:04 remaining in the first half, the Fullerton junior etched his name in Warriors’ history. With that basket he tied Brandon Rasmussen’s school record of 1,280 career points.
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Warriors get 2nd win of season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
GREELEY — Fullerton snapped an 8-game losing streak to extend their season with a 33-24 win over Burwell in the opening round of the D1-7 subdistrict on Monday.The win avenges a pair of losses from earlier this season.
Jakob Supik finished with 9 points against Riverside. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Jakob Supik finished with 9 points against Riverside. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors add road wins over Chargers, Lightning

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
CEDAR RAPIDS — Put a couple more in the win column.Class D-1 No. 5 Fullerton picked up road wins last week over Riverside and Grand Island Lutheran.On Thursday Fullerton cruised to a 58-47 win over Riverside.“Riverside is a really good team,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said.
Landen Cauthon finished first at 144 pounds. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

Landen Cauthon finished first at 144 pounds. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

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Wrestlers prepare for district meet

Ken Kush
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
BRAINARD — The CRC Boys Wrestling Tournament was held at East Butler on Thursday with seven Crossroads Conference teams joined by Goldenrod’s Riverside, Palmer, Fullerton and Newman Grove/St Ed for competition.East Butler feasted on home cooking as they edged Cross County/Osceola 156.5 to 149 for...