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Braxtin Fowler defeated Riverside’s Christopher Allen in a 10-0 major decision. He finished third at 120 pounds. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

Braxtin Fowler defeated Riverside’s Christopher Allen in a 10-0 major decision. He finished third at 120 pounds. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

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Titans, Warriors shine at Elgin Invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
ELGIN — Fullerton and Twin River traveled to Elgin on Saturday for the Elgin/Pope John Invite.Plainview (along with their team of 17 wrestlers) took home the team title, edging Central Valley 177 points to 132 points. Fullerton finished sixth overall with 71.5 points.

Celebrate 2025 with First Day Hikes

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Start the new year by getting outdoors and participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska’s state parks Jan. 1.These annual guided hikes give you the chance to explore trails, snap photos, watch wildlife and participate in any planned activities.

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Warriors compete at Elgin Invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
ELGIN — Fullerton traveled to Elgin on Friday for the Elgin/Pope John Invite.Taylor Cook and Delylla Olson competed for the Warriors.Fullerton’s girls wrestling team is off until Jan. 9, 2025, when they travel to Columbus for the Norm Manstedt Invitational. The multi-day event hosted by High Plains.
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 the week of Dec. 18, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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 Corbin RodriguezCorbin Rodriguez finished with a career-high 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting.
LEFT: Adalyn Bishop scored 2 points and grabbed 5 rebounds coming off the bench for the Titans. MIDDLE LEFT: JLee Van Driel finished with a game-high 16 points. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mya Ramaekers had 11 rebounds and 10 points in the win. RIGHT: Clara Preister was a force in the middle, finishing with 10 rebounds. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Adalyn Bishop scored 2 points and grabbed 5 rebounds coming off the bench for the Titans. MIDDLE LEFT: JLee Van Driel finished with a game-high 16 points. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mya Ramaekers had 11 rebounds and 10 points in the win. RIGHT: Clara Preister was a force in the middle, finishing with 10 rebounds. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans hold off Knight rally for win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
GENOA — Apparently no one likes a boring blowout.Twin River (2-1) let Nebraska Lutheran hang around before pulling away in the closing minutes to win 46-38. The Knights fought back from a 17-point deficit to cut the Titan lead to 10 points with 5:38 remaining in the fourth quarter.
LEFT: Braedyn Ramaekers goes in for two of his four points last week against Nebraska Lutheran. He also finished with a game-high 15 rebounds. RIGHT: Colsten Rodriguez scored a career-high 19 points last Tuesday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Braedyn Ramaekers goes in for two of his four points last week against Nebraska Lutheran. He also finished with a game-high 15 rebounds. RIGHT: Colsten Rodriguez scored a career-high 19 points last Tuesday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans top Knights for 1st win of year

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
GENOA— Twin River put an end to a two-game losing streak last week, defeating Nebraska Lutheran 63-50 to pick up their first win of the season.Twin River opened the game game-hot from the field, building to a 6-point lead after the first quarter.
Fullerton picked up their first win of the season last week when they took on Central Valley. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Fullerton picked up their first win of the season last week when they took on Central Valley. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors get 56-32 road win over Cougars

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
GREELEY — Fullerton scored their highest point total of the season on Thursday as they picked up their first win of the season by defeating Central Valley 56-32.The win snapped a 3-game losing streak to open the season.The Warriors (1-3) had seven players get in on the scoring.
Tucker Smith finished 7th at 132 pounds on Saturday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Tucker Smith finished 7th at 132 pounds on Saturday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warrior trio among best at Osceola

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
OSCEOLA — Fullerton traveled to Osceola on Saturday for the Osceola Invite.Central Valley took home the team title with 143.0 points. Fullerton finished 11th out of 19 teams with 59.5 points.Mason Hemmingsen (106 pounds) and Tate Wood (113 pounds) each finished second in their weight classes.

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Winter weather remains undefeated

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Winter weather caused several delays and cancellations last week.Fullerton’s home basketball games against Ansley-Litchfield were postponed on Friday. A rescheduled date has not been announced.