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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.
Olson

Olson

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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.
Jakob Supik scored a career high 27 points in the season-opener against Burwell. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Jakob Supik scored a career high 27 points in the season-opener against Burwell. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 8 Fullerton dominant in wins

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
POLK — For the second game in a row, the Class D-1 No. 8 Warriors dominated its opponent.Fullerton (2-0) opened Saturday’s match up with High Plains with a 17-3 run. The Warriors cruised to a 69-37 win over the Storm.Fullerton held a comfortable 26-11 lead after the first 8 minutes.
Fullerton’s Tate Wood earned a silver at 120 pounds at the Columbus Lakeview Invite. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Fullerton’s Tate Wood earned a silver at 120 pounds at the Columbus Lakeview Invite. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Warriors have strong day in Columbus

Ken Kush
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
COLUMBUS — The 2025 Columbus Lakeview Invite was held on Friday, December 5th at Lakeview High School.There was both a boys’ and girls’ tournament with the Fullerton Warriors boys and girls and the Twin River girls both in their first action of the season.
Corbin Rodriguez finished with a career high 30 points on Saturday against Shelby-Rising City. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Corbin Rodriguez finished with a career high 30 points on Saturday against Shelby-Rising City. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans get career night from Rodriguez in opener

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
SHELBY— Twin River opened the season with a 52-43 win to open the season.The Titans were led by Corbin Rodriguez, who finished with a career high 30 points. The senior scored 9 points in the fourth quarter, including going 6-of-11 from the free throw line in the quarter.
Myah Rinkol had 6 points for the Titans. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Myah Rinkol had 6 points for the Titans. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans fall to Huskies in opener

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
SHELBY — A short-handed Titans squad struggled at times on Saturday in their season-opener against Shelby-Rising City, falling 48-26.Playing without Mya Ramaekers and Adalyn Bishop, Twin River struggled at times to get into their offense. On defense, the Titans relied on zone defense.
Kunkel

Kunkel

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Titans place at Broken Bow Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
BROKEN BOW — Twin River opened the 2025-26 season on Saturday at the Broken Bow Invite, and they did not return home empty-handed.Cade Kunkel won the 113-pound weight class, going 2-0 on the day with a pair of pins.
Georgia Bridger finished with a career high 26 points in the opener against Burwell. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger finished with a career high 26 points in the opener against Burwell. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors winless, but improving

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
POLK — The season may be young, but Fullerton is showing signs of improvement.The Warriors (0-2) dropped a pair of games to open the season. Fullerton fell to High Plains 36-16 on Saturday. They opened the season with a 67-45 loss to Burwell on Thursday.