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Fullerton won the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Invite on Tuesday. Team members include Kinzie Sharman (left), Keila Dubas, Tierney Russell, Melinda Pickrel and Paige Horn. Photo provided

Fullerton won the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Invite on Tuesday. Team members include Kinzie Sharman (left), Keila Dubas, Tierney Russell, Melinda Pickrel and Paige Horn. Photo provided

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Warriors win Exeter-Milligan/Friend Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
FRIEND — They did it again. Fullerton’s golf team traveled to Friend on Tuesday for the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Invite and they did not leave the Friend Country Club empty-handed. The Warriors finished first with a team score of 389.
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 Sept. 13, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 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. Keila Dubas Keila Dubas was one stroke behind the leader to finish second with a 84 at the Heartland Invite on Thursday.
Aiden Norman carried the ball 25 times for 141 yards on Friday, getting into the end zone three times on the ground and catching a fourth touchdown. NCJ photos by Whitney Busch

Aiden Norman carried the ball 25 times for 141 yards on Friday, getting into the end zone three times on the ground and catching a fourth touchdown. NCJ photos by Whitney Busch

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Fullerton gets first win of season, defeating Twin River, 50-15

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
   FULLERTON — Fullerton picked up a homecoming win on Friday, defeating Twin River 50-15, for their first win on the season.
Fullerton won the Aurora Invite on Saturday. Team members include Kinzie Sharman (left), Tierney Russell, Keila Dubas, Melinda Pickrel and Paige Horn. Photo provided

Fullerton won the Aurora Invite on Saturday. Team members include Kinzie Sharman (left), Tierney Russell, Keila Dubas, Melinda Pickrel and Paige Horn. Photo provided

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Warriors win Heartland, Aurora invites

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
HENDERSON — Fullerton had three golfers score in the top five on Thursday as the Warriors edged the competition to take home the Heartland Invite at Galaxy Creek Golf Course in Henderson. Keila Dubas was one shot off the lead, finishing second with a 84. Tierney Russell finished third with a 88.
Twin River coach Renae Van Driel eclipsed the 400-win mark over the weekend. Photo provided

Twin River coach Renae Van Driel eclipsed the 400-win mark over the weekend. Photo provided

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Twin River coach enters 400-win club

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
LAKEVIEW — Twin River coach Renae Van Driel entered an elite club over the weekend. The Titans coach won her 400th game when Class C No. 8 Twin River defeated Highway 91 13-1 at the Lakeview Invite.
Fullerton had four runners earn medals at the Rebel Invite. Medalists include Makayla Robinson (5th), Morgan Supik (4th), Tate Wood (9th) and Justin Horn (1st). Photos provided

Fullerton had four runners earn medals at the Rebel Invite. Medalists include Makayla Robinson (5th), Morgan Supik (4th), Tate Wood (9th) and Justin Horn (1st). Photos provided

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Warriors runner-up at Rebel Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
LOUP CITY — Fullerton boys and girls each finished as runner-up at the Arcadia/Loup City Invite on Thursday at Sherman Lake. Fullerton girls finished second with a total of 20 points. Elm Creek took home the top prize with 8 points.
Josie Williams goes on the attack for the Warriors against High Plains last week. Photos by Laura Sabata

Josie Williams goes on the attack for the Warriors against High Plains last week. Photos by Laura Sabata

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Warriors top Storm, fall to Longhorns

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
FULLERTON — What a match. A few balls go the other way and the outcome could have been completely different. Fullerton dropped a close five-set match at home to Burwell on Thursday, falling 25-15, 22-25, 25-15, 2426, 15-19. McKenna Plumbtree finished with 31 kills and 19 digs on the night.

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Titans fall to Tigers, Huskies

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Titans is still looking for that elusive first win of the season, dropping four matches last week. On Tuesday, Twin River traveled to Shelby for a triangular with Shelby-Rising City and Shelby-Rising City.
Front row: Neveah Wendlandt, Madalyn Russell, Aubrey Thies, Kaycee Harter, Brooklyn Welch, Claire Russell, Ava Smith, PJ Sabata, Alexa Marshall (student manager). Back row: Head Coach Jessica Williams, Brecklyn Kurz, Kiera Bremer, Brooke Loseke, Savannah Zierke, Charlize Sensenig, Taylor Cook, Reagan Syslo, Assistant Coach Joshua Garcia

Front row: Neveah Wendlandt, Madalyn Russell, Aubrey Thies, Kaycee Harter, Brooklyn Welch, Claire Russell, Ava Smith, PJ Sabata, Alexa Marshall (student manager). Back row: Head Coach Jessica Williams, Brecklyn Kurz, Kiera Bremer, Brooke Loseke, Savannah Zierke, Charlize Sensenig, Taylor Cook, Reagan Syslo, Assistant Coach Joshua Garcia

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Junior High Warrior Athletics

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Front row: Neveah Wendlandt, Madalyn Russell, Aubrey Thies, Kaycee Harter, Brooklyn Welch, Claire Russell, Ava Smith, PJ Sabata, Alexa Marshall (student manager).
2023 NCJ FOOTBALL CONTEST

2023 NCJ FOOTBALL CONTEST

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2023 NCJ FOOTBALL CONTEST

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Limit: Two winning entries per person in season. A $25 prize (paid out as a gift card or NCJ subscription extension) will be given each week to the person who picks the most winners from the games listed on this page.