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Georgia Bridger makes a strong move in the post against the bigger High Plains defender. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger makes a strong move in the post against the bigger High Plains defender. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Warriors fall to Storm in home-opener

FULLERTON — Fullerton ran into a tough High Plains team on Saturday and are still searching for their first win of the year.The Storm limited the Warriors to just 9 points over the final three quarters of a 44-17 contest. Fullerton connected on just four shots from the field on Saturday.
Tate Wood finished undefeated at 113 pounds at the Lakeview Invite. NCJ photo by MelissaAaberg

Tate Wood finished undefeated at 113 pounds at the Lakeview Invite. NCJ photo by MelissaAaberg

Warriors off to strong start this season

CENTRAL CITY — Fullerton wrestlers got their first taste of action this season with a dual against Nebraska Christian on Thursday and at the Lakeview Invite on Friday.The Warriors defeated the Eagles 39-29, but there were only three contested matches at the dual.

Warriors earn end of season honors

FULLERTON — Fullerton received word that a number of Warrior football players have received end of season honors.Fletcher Dubas, Maxton Meysenburg, Aidan Bittner, andAndrew Cunningham were named to the D2-3 All-District team.
JLee Van Driel led the Titans with 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

JLee Van Driel led the Titans with 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans fall at home to open season against No. 8 Eagles

GENOA — Nebraska Christian’s pressure defense was too much for Twin River on Thursday.The Titans fell to the Class D1 No. 8 Eagles 63-41 to open the season. Twin River (0-1) struggled against the Nebraska Christian (1-0) press throughout the contest.
Back row: Tucker Smith (left), Matthew Hittner, Jacob Finley, Myles Smith & Parker Aaberg. Front row from left: Timothy Hittner, Colton Harris, Kolt Francis, Tate Wood, Mason Hemmingsen and Delylla Olson. Not pictured: Taylor Cook. Photo provided

Back row: Tucker Smith (left), Matthew Hittner, Jacob Finley, Myles Smith & Parker Aaberg. Front row from left: Timothy Hittner, Colton Harris, Kolt Francis, Tate Wood, Mason Hemmingsen and Delylla Olson. Not pictured: Taylor Cook. Photo provided

Warriors ready to make some noise

FULLERTON — If you overlook the Warriors, you may end up on your back and looking at the lights.Fullerton has 10 boys and two girls on this year’s wrestling roster and they have aspirations of competing at state.
Photo provided

Photo provided

Francis wins bull riding competition in McCook

Kolt Francis, 14, a freshman at Fullerton, won the Southwest Nebraska Kids Rodeo Association Running Iron Mini Rough Stock series senior bulls finals and senior bulls overall on Nov. 23 at Alice Arena in McCook. 

Nebraska Public Media to air basketball games

LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media will broadcast “Nebraska Women’s Basketball” and “Creighton Women’s Basketball” games in December and January.Chattanooga vs. Nebraska will be at Noon CT, Sunday, Dec. 15 on Nebraska Public Media live from the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.Wyoming vs.
Fullerton will have plenty of depth this year. Featuring 3 seniors, 3 juniors, 3 sophomores and 10 freshmen, there are plenty of athletes competing for minutes. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton will have plenty of depth this year. Featuring 3 seniors, 3 juniors, 3 sophomores and 10 freshmen, there are plenty of athletes competing for minutes. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Depth a blessing for Warriors

FULLERTON — Don’t be fooled by all the young faces. This is not a rebuilding year for the Warriors.Fullerton coach Will Wagner said that it does not matter how you start the season. It’s all about how you finish the year.“It’s about peaking in February,” he said.
Twin River coach Gabe Stalder has two goals this year: Compete every possession and have his team reach their potential as a group. The Titans are up to the challenge. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River coach Gabe Stalder has two goals this year: Compete every possession and have his team reach their potential as a group. The Titans are up to the challenge. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans: Compete on every possession

GENOA — Twin River has two goals for the season: compete every possession and reach their potential as a group.That is the message that Titans coach Gabe Stalder is telling his squad this season.
Fullerton’s girls basketball team opens the season at Burwell on Dec. 5. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton’s girls basketball team opens the season at Burwell on Dec. 5. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Warriors look for steady improvement

FULLERTON — It’s all hands on deck for Fullerton’s girls basketball team. The Warriors open their season on Dec. 5 at Burwell and coach Jason Maxfield knows his squad will look a lot different by the end of the season compared to the first few games.