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Tate Wood finished second at 113 pounds. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Tate Wood finished second at 113 pounds. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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3 Warriors punch tickets to State

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
SHELTON — Three Warriors punched their tickets to State.Mason Hemmingsen, Tate Wood and Matt Hittner will compete in Omaha this week when Class D State kicks off at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha on Thursday.Fullerton finished 8th overall with 70.5 points. Aquinas Catholic (159.
Eli Slizoski finished with 6 points on Thursday against the Bulldogs. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Eli Slizoski finished with 6 points on Thursday against the Bulldogs. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans drop close one to Bulldogs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
GENOA — The game was closer than the scoreboard shows.Twin River battled all game in a game-and-forth matchup with Humphrey-Lindsay. A game that featured numerous lead changes and shifts in momentum, the Bulldogs held on for a 51-46 win on Thursday.
Makayla Robinson scored a season-high 15 points for the Warriors on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Makayla Robinson scored a season-high 15 points for the Warriors on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 7 Bison slow down Warrior offense

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
CENTRAL CITY — Fullerton closed out the regular season on Friday, taking on Class C-1 No. 7 Central City on the road.The Bison (22-2) opened the game on a 16-0 run.
Mya Ramaekers finished with 6 points in the Titans’ regular season finale. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Mya Ramaekers finished with 6 points in the Titans’ regular season finale. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Bulldogs too much for Titans in regular season finale

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
GENOA — It’s not the way the Titans wanted to head into the postseason.Twin River closed out the regular season on Thursday with a 60-26 loss to Humphrey Lindsay. The Titans were held to just 7 first half points and trailed by 31 points at the intermission.Mya Ramaekers led the Titans with 6 points.
Terrick Gonsior leads the break off a steal for the Warriors. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz Central City 51, Fullerton 47 Fullerton: Wetovick 25, Gochenour 6, F. Dubas 5, N. Dubas 5, Supik 3, Gonsior 3. Central City: Ruhl 23, Lueders 9, Negus 8, Ryan 6, Morner 5.

Terrick Gonsior leads the break off a steal for the Warriors. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz Central City 51, Fullerton 47 Fullerton: Wetovick 25, Gochenour 6, F. Dubas 5, N. Dubas 5, Supik 3, Gonsior 3. Central City: Ruhl 23, Lueders 9, Negus 8, Ryan 6, Morner 5.

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Warriors fall to Bison in overtime

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
CENTRAL CITY — A stop here, a whistle there. The outcome could have been completely different.Fullerton fell to Central City 51-47 in overtime on Friday.“First off, I’ll give credit to Central City,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said. “They are a great team. But I want to give credit to our team.
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Held a district champ, headed for State

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
TEKAMAH — Zach Held punched his ticket to the NSAA Class C State at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha.Twin River finished 12th overall with 41.5 points at the NSAA Class C District 2 at Tekamah-Herman. David City (166.5 points) edged Cedar Catholic (164.0 points) for the team district title.
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 Feb. 12, 2025

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 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. Braedyn RamaekersBraedyn Ramaekers scored 24 points on Friday against Dorchester and 9 points on Thursday against Hampton.
LEFT: Jakob Supik finds the open man in the first half. MIDDLE: Cael Dubas drives around a group of defenders. RIGHT: Terrick Gonsior had 3 points against Heartland Lutheran. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Jakob Supik finds the open man in the first half. MIDDLE: Cael Dubas drives around a group of defenders. RIGHT: Terrick Gonsior had 3 points against Heartland Lutheran. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors overcome slow start for win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors overcame a slow start on Saturday, exploding for 21 points in the second quarter as they cruised to a 66-38 win over Heartland Lutheran.Class D-2 No.