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The defense gave the Eagles headaches all night, led by Terrick Gonsior. Teams have to think twice when going to the basket around the Fullerton senior. If they try getting physical, he is not afraid to put his body on the line and draw an offensive foul. He leads the state for a reason. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

The defense gave the Eagles headaches all night, led by Terrick Gonsior. Teams have to think twice when going to the basket around the Fullerton senior. If they try getting physical, he is not afraid to put his body on the line and draw an offensive foul. He leads the state for a reason. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors upset Eagles

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
OVERTON — The Warriors are heading back to Lincoln for the second straight year.Fullerton pulled off the 64-45 upset on Saturday over Overton in the D1-7 District Final to punch their tickets to State.

Registration open for Mike Trader’s camp

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Mike Trader’sAnnual Mid-America 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 2023 at Central Community College in Columbus.
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

BACK TO BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Warriors are heading back to State. Fullerton pulled off the upset on Saturday, defeating Overton 64-45 to win the D1-7 District Final and punch their ticket for Lincoln next week. Front row: Levi Glup, Jaxson Gustafson, Terrick Gonsior, Cayden Scheffler, Callen Hamik.
Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 21 points on Thursday to lift Fullerton over Riverside. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 21 points on Thursday to lift Fullerton over Riverside. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Warriors advance to District Final

Rick Holtz
Friday, February 27, 2026
FULLERTON — One more win. The Warriors need one more win to punch their tickets to Lincoln.Fullerton (20-5) held up on for 39-36 win over Riverside in the D1-6 Sub-District on Thursday. The win propels the Warriors to the D1-7 District Final on Saturday against Overton.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm and have chosen our wrestling state medalists.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm and have chosen our wrestling state medalists.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for Feb. 25, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm and have chosen our wrestling state medalists. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Zach Held is Twin River’s first wrestling state champ. NCJ photos by Jen Johnson

Zach Held is Twin River’s first wrestling state champ. NCJ photos by Jen Johnson

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Historic Performance

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
OMAHA — Twin River made history over the weekend.Twin River junior Zach Held came into the Class D State Wrestling Tournament as the No. 2 seed at 126 pounds.In 33 matches the junior had lost only one match.On Saturday Held capped his year with a state title win over No.
Kaycee Harter looks to make a move toward the basket in the first quarter. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Kaycee Harter looks to make a move toward the basket in the first quarter. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors’ season ends at sub-district

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
GREELEY— The Warriors ran into a brick wall last week.Fullerton saw its season come to an end in the D1-7 Sub-District semifinal game against No. 7 Central Valley, falling 58-26.The Warriors kept the game close early — tying the game at 5-all with 2:40 remaining in the opening quarter.

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Titans fall in season finale

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
GENOA — The Titans hit a speed bump to finish the regular season.Twin River dropped their season finale on Friday, falling 79-41 to Class D-2 No. 2 Archangels Catholic.The Defenders shot a red-hot 52 percent from the field, including hitting 7-of-18 attempts from behind the arc.

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Snow cancels Warrior finale

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
FULLERTON — Fullerton enters the sub-district this week on a roll.The Warriors opened the D1-6 Sub-District on Tuesday (results after deadline) the winners of their last 5 contests. Snow forced the cancelation of their final regular season game, Friday’s game against Palmer.