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Titan baseball swinging for fences

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
GENOA — Twin River returns an experienced squad to the baseball diamond for the new season.First-year coach Jaysen Melcher said that they have 14 guys out this year, with seven players having seen playtime in previous seasons. He said this year’s squad also has six freshmen competing for innings.

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Warriors eye return to State

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
FULLERTON — Track is back and Fullerton is ready to run wild this spring.The Warriors got their first taste of outdoor competition on Tuesday at the Merrick County Invite (results after deadline). They kicked off the 2026 season last Thursday at Doane’s indoor meet.

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Area hoop stars receive conference honors

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The post season honors continue to roll in.GOLDENROD CONFERENCE Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick was named to the all-conference first team. Terrick Gonsior and Jakob Supik were named to the all-conference second team. Jacob Maxfield was named an all-conference honorable mention.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we picked a trio of Fullerton basketball players.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we picked a trio of Fullerton basketball players.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for March 18, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we picked a trio of Fullerton basketball players. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Fullerton's starters came out ready to play on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton's starters came out ready to play on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warrior season ends at State

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
LINCOLN — It was the tale of two halves.The Warriors basketball season came to an end in the opening round of the NSAA D-1 State Championship Tournament on Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. The No. 8 seed Fullerton (21-6) fell to the top-seeded Howells-Dodge, 57-37.

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Catch two softball games on Nebraska Public Media

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
LINCOLN — Softball fans can catch live coverage of two upcoming games on Nebraska Public Media.“Nebraska Softball: UCLA vs. Nebraska” airs Sunday, March 29, live from Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. The opening pitch is set for noon.“Omaha Softball: Nebraska vs.

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Sign up for basketball camp

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Mike Trader ’s Annual MidAmerica Basketball Camp will conduct eight individual sessions this summer. The overnight and commuter camps for boys and girls will be held on July 6-9 at Doane University and July 20-23 at Central Community College in Columbus.

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Catch the ‘Big Red Wrap-Up’ on Nebraska Public Media

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
LINCOLN — Two upcoming “Big Red Wrap-Up” specials offer a first look at the upcoming 2026 Husker football season.First, catch a television rebroadcast of the annual intersquad scrimmage as Coach Matt Rhule and his team take Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium.
GOOD LUCK, WARRIORS

GOOD LUCK, WARRIORS

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GOOD LUCK, WARRIORS

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Nobody said the road would be easy.Fullerton enters the Class D-1 Boys Basketball State Championships on an 8-game winning streak. The Warriors are looking for their first win at State since 1962.Fullerton (21-5) opens the tournament taking on the top-seeded Howells-Dodge (23-3).
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we picked a pair of Fullerton basketball players.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we picked a pair of Fullerton basketball players.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for March 4, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we picked a pair of Fullerton basketball players. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.