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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. 17, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 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. Katie PreisterTalk about ice in her veins.
Senior Jaxson Gustafson finished with 6 points last week against Central Valley. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Senior Jaxson Gustafson finished with 6 points last week against Central Valley. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 5 Warriors stay unbeaten

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
FULLERTON — The wins keep coming.Fullerton picked up a trio of wins last week, improving to 5-0 on the season.“I always tell the guys that we have to set the tempo,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said.
Katie Preister knocked down 5-of-6 free throws in the fourth quarter. Her lone miss came at the request of Quick to get the clock running and not let the Bearcats set anything up with the clock stopped. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Katie Preister knocked down 5-of-6 free throws in the fourth quarter. Her lone miss came at the request of Quick to get the clock running and not let the Bearcats set anything up with the clock stopped. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans win back-to-back games

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
HAMPTON — Though still early in the season, Twin River has put together back-to-back wins and currently sits at 2-2 on the year.“We are starting to play with a little confidence,” Twin River coach Matthew Quick said. “We are starting to see some shots fall.
Braxtin Fowler pinned East Butler’s Tristan Kocin in 2:58 last week at the Twin River Quad. NCJ photo by Jen Johnson

Braxtin Fowler pinned East Butler’s Tristan Kocin in 2:58 last week at the Twin River Quad. NCJ photo by Jen Johnson

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Titans place at North Bend Central Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
NORTH BEND — Twin River competed at the North Bend Invite on Saturday, and they did not leave empty-handed.The Titans had a wrestlers finish first, while two finish third at the event.Zach Held finished first at 126 pounds. He was undefeated on the day, finishing with four pins.
Adam de Jager finished with 5 point off the bench for Twin River on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Adam de Jager finished with 5 point off the bench for Twin River on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans hold off Bearcats for win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
HAMPTON — They knocked down shots when it mattered.Twin River (2-2) held off a scrappy Hampton-Heartland team on the road, defeating the Bearcats 65-57 on Saturday.Caleb Rood scored 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Titans to victory.
Parker Aaberg finished third at 215 pounds. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Parker Aaberg finished third at 215 pounds. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors medal at Coyote Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
MERNA — Five Warriors found their way onto the medal stand on Saturday.Fullerton finished sixth overall at the Anselmo-Merna Coyote Invitational. Elm Creek took home the team title.Tate Wood finished first at 120 pounds, going 3-0 on the day with two pins.
Bridger finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Bridger finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors searching for first win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Fullerton remains winless on the year, dropping three games last week.On Tuesday, the Warriors fell to Chambers / Wheeler Central at home by a score of 32-28.Georgia Bridger finished with 9 points and 10 rebounds in the contest. Kaycee Harter finished with 8 points and 7 rebounds.
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Warriors compete at Wood River

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
WOOD RIVER — Fullerton’s girls wrestling team traveled to Wood River on Saturday.Delylla Olson finished 2-2 on the day at 140 pounds, picking up a pin and winning a 9-3 decision.Fullerton will be back in action on Friday when they travel to Elgin for the Elgin-Pope John Invite.

Warriors finish 2nd at St. Paul

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Fullerton’s 4th Grade boys captured 2nd place in a tournament held in St. Paul on Dec. 14. It was the first games they played this year.Fullerton started out with a tough opponent in the first game with the Hastings Adams Central team.
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. 10, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 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. Dellyla OlsonDellyla Olson finished fifth at 145 pounds at the Columbus Lakeview Invite.