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Fletcher Dubas finished with a game-high 14 points in the opening round of the Shelby-Rising City Holiday Tournament against Clarkson/Leigh. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fletcher Dubas finished with a game-high 14 points in the opening round of the Shelby-Rising City Holiday Tournament against Clarkson/Leigh. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors finish 2nd at Shelby Holiday Tournament

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
SHELBY — The Warriors finished second at the Shelby-Rising City Holiday Tournament last week. Fullerton (4-6) opened the holiday tournament with a 53-47 victory over a winless Clarkson/Leigh team on Thursday before falling 65-34 to Fillmore Central in the championship game.
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Titans close out 2023 at Fillmore Central Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
GENEVA — Twin River wrestlers closed out 2023 at the Fillmore Central Invite on Saturday. Twin River finished 11th overall with 58 team points. Fillmore Central (166 points) edged-out Doniphan Trumbull (160.5 points) for the team title. Zach Held was undefeated at 113 pounds.
Brett Bridger (left) and Tate Wood earned medals at the Pleasanton Invitational. Photo provided

Brett Bridger (left) and Tate Wood earned medals at the Pleasanton Invitational. Photo provided

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Warriors earn pair of medals at Pleasanton

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
PLEASANTON — The Fullerton Warrior boys wrestling team traveled to Pleasanton on Saturday for a tough class D tournament that consisted of 25 teams. The Warriors returned home with two medalists and placed 10th as a team with 70 points.
Kirk Hebda finished with 20 points in a 68-57 loss to Lakeview on Friday and had 25 points in a 58-50 win over Schuyler on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Kirk Hebda finished with 20 points in a 68-57 loss to Lakeview on Friday and had 25 points in a 58-50 win over Schuyler on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans finish 3rd in Columbus Holiday Basketball Tournament

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
COLUMBUS — Twin River bounced back from an opening round 68-57 loss to Lakeview to defeat Schuyler 58-50 in the consolation game of the 42nd annual Columbus Holiday Basketball Tournament at Scotus Catholic.
Isabel Norman finished with 2 points against Clarkson/ Leigh and had 8 points against Fillmore Central. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Isabel Norman finished with 2 points against Clarkson/ Leigh and had 8 points against Fillmore Central. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors rally for holiday win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
SHELBY — The Warriors never gave up. The Fullerton girls basketball team finished 3rd last week at the Shelby-Rising City Holiday Tournament. Fullerton (4-6) lost in the opening round to Class C-2 No.
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 Dec. 27, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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.
Katie Preister and JLee Van Driel play smothering defense in the second half last Tuesday. The Titan defense stepped up and forced multiple turnovers as they rallied from a 16 point halftime deficit. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Katie Preister and JLee Van Driel play smothering defense in the second half last Tuesday. The Titan defense stepped up and forced multiple turnovers as they rallied from a 16 point halftime deficit. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titan second half rally falls just short

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
NELIGH — One or two possessions. That was the difference last Tuesday night. Twin River nearly overcame a slow start against Neligh-Oakdale, falling 44-39 on the road.
Kadin Buhl knocks down a long-range shot in the second quarter for the Titans. The senior finished with 5 points in the contest. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Kadin Buhl knocks down a long-range shot in the second quarter for the Titans. The senior finished with 5 points in the contest. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans topple Warriors, 65-40

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
NELIGH — Not a bad way to enter the holiday break. Twin River cruised to a 65-40 road win over Neligh-Oakdale last Tuesday. Seniors Kirk Hebda and Ryder Kleckner gave the Titans (5-2) a strong 1-2 punch. Hebda finished with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Kleckner added 16 points and 7 rebounds.
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Fullerton falls to GICC, Pleasanton

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
GRAND ISLAND — The Warriors traveled to Grand Island on Thursday for a pair of duals, taking on Grand Island Central Catholic and Pleasanton. Fullerton lost to Central Catholic 33-22 and to Pleasanton 42-36. Most of the points were decided by forfeits.