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Kane Wetovick goes up for 2 of his career-high 32 points on Friday against Heartland. The sophomore also grabbed 17 rebounds in the win. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Kane Wetovick goes up for 2 of his career-high 32 points on Friday against Heartland. The sophomore also grabbed 17 rebounds in the win. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors stay unbeaten at home

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Warriors are playing their best basketball of the year and are now winners in their last four games.Fullerton traveled to Central City on Thursday and defeated Nebraska Christian 61-41 and played host to Heartland on Friday, winning 42-36 to improve to 7-4 on the year.
Georgia Bridger fights for a loose ball on Friday against Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger fights for a loose ball on Friday against Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors drop pair to No. 9 Eagles, Huskies

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Warriors will look to regroup ahead of the Goldenrod Conference Tournament when they play Palmer on Thursday.The Warriors dropped a pair of games last week, falling to Class D-1 No. 9 Nebraska Christian, 54-31, and Heartland, 35-34.
Colton Harris and the Warriors competed at the Bobcat Invite in Summerland. NCH photo by Melissa Aaberg

Colton Harris and the Warriors competed at the Bobcat Invite in Summerland. NCH photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors finish 8th at Summerland

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
SUMMERLAND — Fullerton wrestlers traveled to Summerland on Saturday for the Bobcat Invite.Fullerton finished 8th overall with 64.5 point. Pender took home the team title with 120.5 points, edging second place Guardian Angels Central Catholic by 1.5 points.Tate Wood finished 1st at 113 pounds.
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Titans have busy wrestling week

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
GENOA — The Titans had a busy wrestling week.Twin River played host to Neligh-Oakdale and Central Valley in a triangular on Thursday. They traveled to Winside on Friday for an invite before finishing the week in David City at the Aquinas Invite.

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Warrior girls in Manstedt Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
COLUMBUS — Fullerton’s girls wrestling team competed at the Norm Manstedt Invite at the Columbus Fieldhouse on Thursday.Norfolk took home the Class A team title, earning 196 points. Lakeview took home the Class B team title with 157.5 points. They edged Yutan, who finished second with 141 points.
LEFT: JLee Van Driel scored a career-high 23 points on Thursday. MIDDLE: Parker Zabka scored all 8 of her points in the third quarter. RIGHT: Grace Yrkoski finished with 4 points, 2 rebounds and 2 blocks. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: JLee Van Driel scored a career-high 23 points on Thursday. MIDDLE: Parker Zabka scored all 8 of her points in the third quarter. RIGHT: Grace Yrkoski finished with 4 points, 2 rebounds and 2 blocks. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titan defense steps up, leads to win over Panthers

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 10, 2025
ST. EDWARD — The outcome was never in doubt.Twin River (6-4) opened the game shooting the lights out in St. Edward, cruising to a 55-29 win over Newman Grove/St. Edward. Never trailing in the game, the Titans used stingy defense and a red-hot offense to take control early. They never looked back.
LEFT: Lane Lund scored 3 points for the Titans on Thursday. MIDDLE: Braedyn Ramaekers scores 2 of his 7 points. RIGHT: Corbin Rodriguez goes strong to the basket in the fourth quarter and draws the foul. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Lane Lund scored 3 points for the Titans on Thursday. MIDDLE: Braedyn Ramaekers scores 2 of his 7 points. RIGHT: Corbin Rodriguez goes strong to the basket in the fourth quarter and draws the foul. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans hold on for road win over Panthers

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 10, 2025
ST. EDWARD — A fast start to the game and a timely stop in the fourth quarter lifted Twin River over Newman Grove/St. Edward on Thursday.The Titans defeated the Panthers 51-45 to improve to 4-6 on the year.Twin River opened the game on a 15-1 run. Newman Grove/St.
Keila Dubas and Fullerton's defense held Ansley/Litchfield scoreless for nearly 12 minutes on Tuesday. The Warriors capitalized on the scoring drought, rallying to take the lead in the second half. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Keila Dubas and Fullerton's defense held Ansley/Litchfield scoreless for nearly 12 minutes on Tuesday. The Warriors capitalized on the scoring drought, rallying to take the lead in the second half. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors rally to beat Spartans 28-21

Rick Holtz
Thursday, January 9, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors stepped up their defense and used a strong third quarter to take control of the game on Tuesday.
LEFT: Kane Wetovick goes up for 2 of his game-high 24 points against the Spartans. RIGHT: Terrick Gonsior scores in transition after getting the steal. He finished with 4 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Kane Wetovick goes up for 2 of his game-high 24 points against the Spartans. RIGHT: Terrick Gonsior scores in transition after getting the steal. He finished with 4 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors cruise to 65-37 win over Spartans

Rick Holtz
Thursday, January 9, 2025
FULLERTON — A big third quarter lifted the Warriors to a win on Tuesday.Fullerton (5-4) used a 26-point third quarter to take control of their game with Ansley/Litchfield, cruising to a 65-37 home win. The game was rescheduled from December.
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 Jan. 8, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 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.