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Catch the ‘Big Red Wrap-Up’ on Nebraska Public Media

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
LINCOLN — Two upcoming “Big Red Wrap-Up” specials offer a first look at the upcoming 2026 Husker football season.First, catch a television rebroadcast of the annual intersquad scrimmage as Coach Matt Rhule and his team take Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium.
GOOD LUCK, WARRIORS

GOOD LUCK, WARRIORS

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GOOD LUCK, WARRIORS

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Nobody said the road would be easy.Fullerton enters the Class D-1 Boys Basketball State Championships on an 8-game winning streak. The Warriors are looking for their first win at State since 1962.Fullerton (21-5) opens the tournament taking on the top-seeded Howells-Dodge (23-3).
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we picked a pair of Fullerton basketball players.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we picked a pair of Fullerton basketball players.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for March 4, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we picked a pair of Fullerton basketball players. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
The defense gave the Eagles headaches all night, led by Terrick Gonsior. Teams have to think twice when going to the basket around the Fullerton senior. If they try getting physical, he is not afraid to put his body on the line and draw an offensive foul. He leads the state for a reason. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

The defense gave the Eagles headaches all night, led by Terrick Gonsior. Teams have to think twice when going to the basket around the Fullerton senior. If they try getting physical, he is not afraid to put his body on the line and draw an offensive foul. He leads the state for a reason. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors upset Eagles

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
OVERTON — The Warriors are heading back to Lincoln for the second straight year.Fullerton pulled off the 64-45 upset on Saturday over Overton in the D1-7 District Final to punch their tickets to State.
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Don’t miss a second of the State Basketball title games on live TV

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 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,...
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

BACK TO BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Warriors are heading back to State. Fullerton pulled off the upset on Saturday, defeating Overton 64-45 to win the D1-7 District Final and punch their ticket for Lincoln next week. Front row: Levi Glup, Jaxson Gustafson, Terrick Gonsior, Cayden Scheffler, Callen Hamik.
Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 21 points on Thursday to lift Fullerton over Riverside. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 21 points on Thursday to lift Fullerton over Riverside. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Warriors advance to District Final

Rick Holtz
Friday, February 27, 2026
FULLERTON — One more win. The Warriors need one more win to punch their tickets to Lincoln.Fullerton (20-5) held up on for 39-36 win over Riverside in the D1-6 Sub-District on Thursday.
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...