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Tim Jarecki scored 7 points on Friday against Giltner. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Tim Jarecki scored 7 points on Friday against Giltner. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans swat Hornets in 50-37 win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
GENOA — They were on the attack from the opening tip. Twin River cruised to a 50-37 home win on Friday over Giltner. The Titans used an 11-0 run in the first quarter to take complete control of the contest.
Delylla Olson earned a 8-5 decision against Summerland’s Abby Arroyo on Friday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Delylla Olson earned a 8-5 decision against Summerland’s Abby Arroyo on Friday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors back in action at Neligh

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
NELIGH — After nearly two weeks off because of winter weather and snow, Fullerton’s two girl wrestlers were back on the mat and in action at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite on Friday. Riley Thomas The Warriors finished 14th overall with 13 team points . Norfolk won the event with 200.5 points.
Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 25 points for the Warriors. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 25 points for the Warriors. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors advance to Goldenrod semifinal for rematch with Flyers

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
HUMPHREY — One down, two to go. Fullerton completed its first step toward a Goldenrod Conference Title on Wednesday, easily getting by St. Edward 64-43 at Humphrey St. Francis. The Warriors next obstacle is the Flyers, who defeated Burwell 69-29 on Wednesday.
Isabel Norman scored a team-high 10 points on Wednesday. She knocked down 6-of-8 shots at the free throw line. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Isabel Norman scored a team-high 10 points on Wednesday. She knocked down 6-of-8 shots at the free throw line. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to No. 9 Flyers in Goldenrod action

Rick Holtz
Thursday, January 18, 2024
HUMPHREY — Fullerton saw its run in the Goldenrod Conference come to an end on Wednesday, falling 41-26 to D-2 No. 9 Humphrey St. Francis. The Warriors fought throw the Flyers’ pressure defense in the first quarter, only trailing by one point heading into the second quarter. But St.
Twin River freshman Grace Yrkoski broke the team's single-game blocks record on Tuesday.

Twin River freshman Grace Yrkoski broke the team's single-game blocks record on Tuesday.

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Yrkoski breaks Titan blocks record

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
GENOA — Twin River saw a school record fall on Tuesday night. Freshman Grace Yrkoski broke the single-game record for blocks in a game with 7 blocks in Twin Rivers 54-47 loss to Aquinas. Yrkoski grabbed 13 rebounds and finished with 7 points in her first start of the year.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we have two girls because of the snow storm — no boys events took place).

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we have two girls because of the snow storm — no boys events took place).

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Jan. 17, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we have two girls because of the snow storm — no boys events took place).   Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Goldenrod Conference glory on the line

Goldenrod Conference glory on the line

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Goldenrod Conference glory on the line

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
HUMPHREY — Winter weather may have delayed it a few days, but area basketball teams are back on the hardwood ready to compete for a Goldenrod Conference title. Fullerton’s girls team opened conference play on Tuesday, taking on Elba at Burwell . The winner advanced to take on Class D-2 No. 9 St.

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Spring sports learn class levels

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Area athletes now know where they compete in the spring. The Nebraska School Activities Association released spring sports classifications last week. Twin River will compete as Class C for boys track and girls track. Fullerton will compete as Class D for boys track and girls track.

‘Supernovas Radio Network’ to Launch

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
OMAHA—TheOmahaSupernovas, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team in the newly-established Professional Volleyball Federation, are launching the Supernovas Radio Network with the first match, beginning on Jan.
Lylla Sabata gets ready to check in on Thursday in Fullerton's win over Palmer. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Lylla Sabata gets ready to check in on Thursday in Fullerton's win over Palmer. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors tame Tigers in 35-point win

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 12, 2024
FULLERTON — The Warriors offense may have been stuck in the snow for the first 2:44 on Thursday, but once they thawed out they were nearly unstoppable.