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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.
Corbin Rodriguez finds a path down the lane on his way to two points on Friday against Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Corbin Rodriguez finds a path down the lane on his way to two points on Friday against Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Twin River boys top Fullerton, 44-32

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
GENOA— Twin River got what they wanted for Christmas, a win over county rival Fullerton. The Titans used strong second and third quarters to take control of the game. Twin River outscored Fullerton 28-12 in the middle quarters.
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. 20, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 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. Isabel Norman Isabel Norman helped Fullerton rally past Twin River on Friday.
County bragging rights were up for grabs on Friday in Genoa. Delaney Reeg and Isabel Norman both grab possession of a rebound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

County bragging rights were up for grabs on Friday in Genoa. Delaney Reeg and Isabel Norman both grab possession of a rebound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Fullerton girls rally past Twin River, 40-36

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
GENOA — Fullerton never gave up. Down seven points coming out of halftime, Fullerton’s girls basketball team had to battle back just to have a shot at a win. A strong second half let them keep their win streak alive.

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Football districts announced

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The NSAA announced football districts assignments on Monday. Fullerton will play in the D2-3 district along with Howells-Dodge, Humphrey St. Francis, Nebraska Christian, Osceola and Riverside.
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County sees 3 wresting champs

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
ELGIN — Fullerton and Twin River competed over the weekend at the Elgin-Pope John Invite. Fullerton finished 8th out of 14 teams on Saturday. Twin River finished 10th at the competition. Neither school had wrestlers face off against each other at the event.
Delylla Olson finished third on Friday at the Elgin-Pope John Invite. Photo provided

Delylla Olson finished third on Friday at the Elgin-Pope John Invite. Photo provided

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Fullerton girls earn medals

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Fullerton’s two girl wrestlers did not return home empty-handed. The Warriors competed in the Elgin-Pope John Invite on Friday. Riley Thomas finished third in the 140-pound weight class. Delylla Olson finished 4th in the 145-pound weight class.
Adam Schroder earned a pin victory at 126-pounds. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Adam Schroder earned a pin victory at 126-pounds. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Titans fall to Tigers in dual, 42-18

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
BRAINARD — Twin River lost as a team, but the Titans won three of the six contested matches against East Butler. Zach Held pinned Trenton Van Veldhuizen in 2:29. Adam Schroder pinned Kale Glasshoff in 3:14. Shane Smith pinned Chase Bohac in 1:18. East Butler def.
Georgia Bridger works to move the ball against the St. Francis pressure defense on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Georgia Bridger works to move the ball against the St. Francis pressure defense on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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No. 8 Flyers pressure Warriors into defeat

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
FULLERTON — It was an 84-foot battle all night. Class D-2 No. 8 St. Francis used a smothering press defense to frustrate Fullerton every time they inbounded the ball. The Flyers forced the Warriors into 33 turnovers thanks in part to their press. St.
Kane Wetovick scored 28 points and grabbed 18 rebounds on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Kane Wetovick scored 28 points and grabbed 18 rebounds on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Turnover troubles spell D-O-O-M for Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
FULLERTON — It is hard to win when you commit 26 turnovers. Fullerton learned that lesson the hard way on Saturday, falling 62-53 to St. Francis. “We lost by 9 and probably had twice as many turnovers as they did,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said.