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Warriors split with Renegades, Broncos

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

BARTLETT — The Warriors had to settle for a split, but they picked up their third win of the season in the process.Fullerton defeated Stuart 25-18, 23-25, 25-21 on Tuesday. Chambers/Wheeler Central won a back-and-forth match, 25-22, 18-25, 25-19.

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Titans add 2 wins as season dwindles

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

GENOA — Twin River picked up a pair of wins last week as the Titans eye the end of the regular season.Twin River earned a 10-5 win over St. Paul on Thursday. On Tuesday, they picked up an 11-3 win over Pierce.

Stenzel

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Titans run at Tom Dickey Invite

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

ALBION — Twin River traveled to Albion on Friday for the Tom Dickey Invite.The Titans finished 7th overall. Elkhorn Valley edged Stanton for the team title.Micah Stenzel finished 24th overall with a time of 21:18.

Sabata

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Warriors play home invite on the road

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

HENDERSON — What was originally scheduled as Fullerton’s home invite turned into a road trip last week.The Fullerton Invite had been moved from Pawnee Hills Golf Course in Fullerton to Galaway Creek Golf Course in Henderson.The Warriors finished 10th overall with a team score of 503.

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 Sept. 24, 2025

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor.

LEFT: Tricia Kunkee finished with a team-high 12 kills against Fullerton. RIGHT: Riley Thomas makes the first bump for the Warriors as Lexxus Schroeder looks on. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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COUNTY CLASH

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

SILVER CREEK — Thursday’s matchup between Fullerton and Twin River had a lot on the line.Wins have been hard to come by for both teams, so the chance to walk away with a win was important. To have that win come at the hands of a county rival, that was a bonus.

JLee Van Driel has selected where she plans to play softball at in college. She announced her verbal commitment to the University of Kansas over the weekend. NCJ file photo

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Van Driel chooses Jayhawks

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

GENOA — Twin River junior JLee Van Driel will trade in her Titan pinstripes for Jayhawk blue.The Titan’s softball standout announced her verbal commitment to the University of Kansas over the weekend. Van Driel said she plans to sign with the program during the November early signing period.

Fullerton sophomore Landen Glup shakes off a defender after catching a pass on Friday. He finished with 5 catches for 59 yards. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to Bulldogs, 46-14

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

FULLERTON — Fullerton struggled to slow Osceola down on Friday and the Bulldogs ran all over the field.Osceola (2-2) finished with 461 yards of total offense in their 46-14 win over Fullerton (2-2). The Bulldogs scored 40 unanswered points, holding the Warriors scoreless for the entire second half.

Braxtin Fowler scored two second half touchdowns for the Titans. NCJ file photo

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Big plays doom Titans

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

LEIGH — Clarkson/Leigh used big play after big play to take control of Friday’s matchup with Twin River early.The Patriots only needed one play on each of the first three drives to find the endzone.

Lylla Sabata tees off at the Boone Central Invite on Saturday. Photo provided

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Warriors golf at York, Boone Central invites

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

ALBION — Fullerton traveled to Albion on Saturday for the Boone Central Invite at Albion Country Club.Lylla Sabata had the low score on the day for the Warriors, carding a 120. Fullerton coach Shawn Ostransky said that Melinda Reimer (132) and Aubrey Syslo (144) each had career bests.