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Fullerton’s defense pressured Riverside’s ballhandlers all game on Monday, forcing turnovers that led to easy baskets. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton’s defense pressured Riverside’s ballhandlers all game on Monday, forcing turnovers that led to easy baskets. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall in semi-final

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
CAIRO — Fullerton saw its season come to an end on Tuesday, falling 58-3 to host Centura in the semi-final of the D1-5 Sub-District. The Warriors (10-13) were held scoreless through the first two quarters.
Delaney Reeg drives to the basket on Monday against Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family. The Twin River senior finished with a team-high 19 points. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Delaney Reeg drives to the basket on Monday against Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family. The Twin River senior finished with a team-high 19 points. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Titans fall to Bulldogs in sub-district opener

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
STROMSBURG — It is hard to beat the same team twice in one season. It’s even harder to beat the same team twice in a week. Twin River (8-12) saw its season come to an end on Monday, falling to a team they defeated four days earlier.
Tate Wood looks for an opening in the district meet. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Tate Wood looks for an opening in the district meet. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Titans, Warriors compete at district meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
PLEASANTON — The tickets are punched. Fullerton and Twin River completed on Friday and Saturday at the NSAA Class D District 3.
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Bison shoot lights out in win over Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
FULLERTON — Breaking records is great . . . when it is your team doing the breaking. When it is the other team, you are in for a long night. Fullerton had a long night at the office on Friday when they took on Central City.
Fullerton freshman Riley Thomas takes on Lyons-Decatur Northeast sophomore in the opening round of the NSAA Girls District 1 at Battle Creek. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton freshman Riley Thomas takes on Lyons-Decatur Northeast sophomore in the opening round of the NSAA Girls District 1 at Battle Creek. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Thomas finishes season at district meet

Rick Holtz
Friday, February 9, 2024
BATTLE CREEK — Riley Thomas saw her season come to an end on Friday at the 2024 NSAA Girls Wrestling District 1 at Battle Creek. The Fullerton freshman opened her day against Lyons-Decatur Northeast’s Alizabeth Whitley. Whitley earned a pin in 4:49.
Fullerton and Twin River know their Sub-District opponents. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton and Twin River know their Sub-District opponents. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans, Warriors learn Sub-District opponents

Rick Holtz
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The path to Lincoln is set and the final push begins on Monday. Fullerton and Twin River learned their Sub-District fates on Thursday morning. Fullerton will play in the D1-5 Sub-District at Centura and Twin River will play in the C2-5 Sub-District at Cross County.
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 Feb. 7, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Fullerton and Twin River learned their 2024 and 2025 football schedules on Wednesday. NCJ file photo

Fullerton and Twin River learned their 2024 and 2025 football schedules on Wednesday. NCJ file photo

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NSAA releases 2024, 2025 football schedules

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The NSAA released the 2024 and 2025 football schedules on Wednesday. Fullerton will open the 2024 football season on the road at Palmer. Twin River opens the 2024 season on the road at Giltner. Football schedules are planned on a two-year cycle.
Riley Thomas finished in the top 4 in her sub-district and will compete on Friday at Battle Creek for a chance to make it to state. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Riley Thomas finished in the top 4 in her sub-district and will compete on Friday at Battle Creek for a chance to make it to state. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Thomas finishes in top 4

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
ALBION — Fullerton freshman Riley Thomas has advanced to NSAA District 1 at Battle Creek on Friday. “It shows that my hard work is paying off,” Thomas said. “It means a lot, considering how much time and effort and all the hard work this season.