Sports

Basketball fans may notice rule changes

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Beginning this year, high school basketball teams will shoot two free throws for common fouls when in the “bonus.” This change to Rule 4-8-1 eliminates the one-and-one scenario and sets new foul limits each quarter for awarding the bonus free throw.
Warriors to stay with 8-man

Warriors to stay with 8-man

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Warriors to stay with 8-man

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
FULLERTON — Monday marked the first official day of practice for winter sports, but the Fullerton school board made a decision about the future of the football program at their meeting Monday night.
Chloe Pilakowski received conference honors on Tuesday. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Chloe Pilakowski received conference honors on Tuesday. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Pilakowski earns East Husker Conference honors

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
GENOA — Twin River senior Chloe Pilakowski received an East Husker All-Conference honorable mention. The conference announced All-Conference teams on Tuesday. Pilakowski was the only Titan to receive conference honors. She led the team with 226 digs, 173 kills and 42 blocks this season.

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Fullerton dissolves baseball co-op

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
FULLERTON — To stay or to go. That was the question the Fullerton School Board had to ask and answer. The board voted 4-1 on Monday to dissolve the baseball co-op the district was a part of with Central City and Centura. Board member David Ciancio voted against the measure. Superintendent Dr.

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Wrestlers learn post season paths

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The path to Lincoln is set. The Nebraska School Activities Association released district and sub-district assignments on Monday. Boys Assignment Fullerton and Twin River have been assigned to District D-3 and will compete Feb. 9-10 at Pleasanton.
Clarks native Jason Evers was recently inducted into the Buena Vista University Hall of Fame. He and is wife, Emily, currently reside in Huxley, Iowa, and have two children, Kemper and Penn. Evers is currently employed by Wells Fargo. He is the son of Dick Evers of Lincoln and Gloria Evers of Clarks. He is the grandson of the late Augi and Evelyn Evers. Photo provided by BVU Athletics Communications

Clarks native Jason Evers was recently inducted into the Buena Vista University Hall of Fame. He and is wife, Emily, currently reside in Huxley, Iowa, and have two children, Kemper and Penn. Evers is currently employed by Wells Fargo. He is the son of Dick Evers of Lincoln and Gloria Evers of Clarks. He is the grandson of the late Augi and Evelyn Evers. Photo provided by BVU Athletics Communications

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Jason Evers inducted into BVU Hall of Fame

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
STORM LAKE, Iowa — Buena Vista University held its annual Athletics Hall of Fame banquet on Friday, Oct. 13, and among the four individuals inducted was 1996 graduate Jason Evers. The Class of 2023 was also recognized during halftime of BVU’s 17-10 Homecoming victory over Luther College on Oct. 14.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Congrats to Fullerton's McKenna Plumbtree and Aiden Norman on being this week's selections.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Congrats to Fullerton's McKenna Plumbtree and Aiden Norman on being this week's selections.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Nov. 1, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 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. McKenna Plumbtree McKenna Plumbtree had 19 kills in Fullerton’s final game of the season against Burwell.
Senior Jerrod Land was selected to the D2-5 All-District Second Team. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Senior Jerrod Land was selected to the D2-5 All-District Second Team. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors named to All-District teams

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
FULLERTON — Football season is over, but the honors are still rolling in. Four members of the Warriors were selected to the D2-5 All-District first team. Two players were selected to the second team and two players earned honorable mentions.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Congrats to Fullerton's Morgan Supik and Justin Horn on being this week's selections.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Congrats to Fullerton's Morgan Supik and Justin Horn on being this week's selections.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 25, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 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. Morgan Supik Fullerton junior Morgan Supik finished 46th at the state cross country meet with a time of 23:17.6.
JLee Van Driel finished the season with a school record .642 batting average. She set new season school records with 61 hits, 68 runs scored, 10 triples, 10 home runs and 60 stolen bases (also a Class C season record). NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

JLee Van Driel finished the season with a school record .642 batting average. She set new season school records with 61 hits, 68 runs scored, 10 triples, 10 home runs and 60 stolen bases (also a Class C season record). NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans earn East Husker Conference recognition

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
GENOA — The season ended sooner than they would have liked, but the Twin River softball team is seeing end of season honors start to roll in. Four members of the Titans softball team were named to the East Husker All-Conference First Team.