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Warriors compete in two invites

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Fullerton had a busy couple of days last week.  On Friday the Warriors were at the Central Valley Invite and on Saturday they were at the Dale Bonge Invite at Boone Central. Brett Bridger went 3-0 at Central Valley to take first place on Friday.
Taylor Pearson fights for possession of the ball in the first half on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Taylor Pearson fights for possession of the ball in the first half on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 10 Patriots too much for Titans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
CLARKSON — They knew they had an uphill battle. Twin River opened the East Husker Conference Tournament on Friday taking on Class C-2 No. 10 Clarkson/Leigh. The Patriots kept their foot on the gas, cruising to a 60-21 first round win.

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Schools short on wrestling tickets

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Posts on social media have been flying around that some schools are not receiving all the tickets for state wrestling that they requested. This is probably true, but according to NSAA, it’s just a few of the schools. The NSAA assistant director Ron Higdon released a video explaining this.
Fullerton coach Jason Maxfield talks things over with the Warriors during a timeout in one of the three overtimes on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton coach Jason Maxfield talks things over with the Warriors during a timeout in one of the three overtimes on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to Eagles in 3OT thriller

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 26, 2024
NORFOLK — There was a lot of free basketball on Thursday in Norfolk. Four quarters were not enough to decide a winner between Fullerton and Lutheran-Northeast. The Warriors battled for three overtimes before Eagles were able to get the 59-50 win.
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 Jan. 24, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 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. JLee Van Driel JLee Van Driel scored a season high 17 points on Friday in Twin River’s 57-24 win over Giltner.
Mya Ramaekers (left) and Parker Zabka apply pressure on the Giltner ballhandler during the first half on Friday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Mya Ramaekers (left) and Parker Zabka apply pressure on the Giltner ballhandler during the first half on Friday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans’ defense swarms Hornets

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
GENOA — Earlier this month it looked like Delaney Reeg’s high school career may have been over. On Jan. 2, the Titans senior suffered an injury to her right wrist that threatened to keep her out the rest of the season.
Brett Bridger finished first at 190 pounds, winning all three of his matches by pinfall. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Brett Bridger finished first at 190 pounds, winning all three of his matches by pinfall. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors return to mats after snow break

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
NELIGH — The Warrior wrestlers returned to action on Saturday after losing nearly two weeks because of winter snow and cancellations. Fullerton finished fifth overall out of 24 teams at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite with 100 team points. Elkhorn Valley won the team title with 174 points.
Twin River knows their path to East Husker Conference glory. The conference tournament starts this week. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Twin River knows their path to East Husker Conference glory. The conference tournament starts this week. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Titans learn East Husker tourney path

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
GENOA — Twin River learned their path for the East Husker Conference tournament. Twin River’s girls play Clarkson/Leigh in Clarkson on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The winner will advance to take on the winner of North Bend Central and Madison on Monday at 6 p.m. at Pender.
Kane Wetovick averaged more than 20 points per game for Fullerton during the Goldenrod Conference Tournament last week. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Kane Wetovick averaged more than 20 points per game for Fullerton during the Goldenrod Conference Tournament last week. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors go 1-2 to finish 4th at Goldenrod

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
GREELEY — The Warrior boys finished fourth in the Goldenrod Conference Tournament last week. Fullerton opened the tournament on Wednesday in Humphrey at St. Francis with a 64-43 win over St. Edward. Kane Wetovick led the way with a game-high 25 points. Terrick Gonsior added 10 points.
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Titans’ Fowler finishes 1st at Madison Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
MADISON — After nearly two weeks off because of winter weather and snow cancellations, Twin River competed in the Madison Invite on Friday. Twin River finished 10th out of 13 teams at the event with 58 points. Lakeview took home the team title, edging Elkhorn Valley 203.5 to 190 team points.