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Tucker Smith finished second at 150 pounds on Saturday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Tucker Smith finished second at 150 pounds on Saturday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors wrestle at Elm Creek, Dunning

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
ELM CREEK — The Warriors had a busy couple of days on the wrestling mat.Fullerton finished 14th out of 19 teams on Friday at the Elm Creek Invite.Mason Hemmingsen finished third at 113 pounds, going 3-1 on the day.
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.

Fullerton 4th grade improves to 6-1

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The Fullerton 4th Grade basketball team traveled to Greeley on January 17th to play two league games at Central Valley. The young Warriors were hit by the flu bug all week, having several players miss school and practice with illness.
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

News Staff
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.
Zach Held pinned Collin Hopkins (North Bend Central) in 37 seconds in their quarter- final match up. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Zach Held pinned Collin Hopkins (North Bend Central) in 37 seconds in their quarter- final match up. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans compete in David City

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
DAVID CITY — Twin River competed in the Aquinas Invitational on Saturday in David City.The Titans had two wrestlers — Zach Held and Braxtin Fowler — make it to the podium.Held was the 126-pound champion.
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.
Katie Preister scored a team-high 14 points against Newman Grove/St. Edward on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Katie Preister scored a team-high 14 points against Newman Grove/St. Edward on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans drop close ones to Panthers, Dragons

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
GENOA — The Titans girls basketball team lost two games last week by a combined five points.Twin River could not hold onto a 10-point first quarter lead on Thursday in their 45-42 loss to Newman Grove/St. Edward. Then on Friday they dropped a 47-45 game at Madison.
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.
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MacDonald wrestles in Malcolm

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
MALCOLM — The Twin River girls wrestling team returned to the matt on Friday after the holiday break.Zoey MacDonald completed in the 115-pound weight class. She was pinned in the first round byeventual champion Hayley Serfontein of Southern Valley/Arapahoe.