Sports

The NCJ wants your summer results

Schools out and the traditional items you find on a newspaper sports pages are taking a break. But the Nance County Journal wants to share your summer stories. Summer sports can be anything from youth baseball and softball to water sports and fishing. We just need you to send it our way.
Quick shines as Columbus All-Star

Quick shines as Columbus All-Star

Quick shines as Columbus All-Star

COLUMBUS — It was exactly what Titans fans were used to seeing. Last week, recent Twin River grad Trey Quick participated in the 42nd annual Central Community College All-Star basketball game in Columbus.
Teagan Gonsior represented Fullerton in the Crossroads vs. Goldenrod Conference All-Star volleyball match. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Teagan Gonsior represented Fullerton in the Crossroads vs. Goldenrod Conference All-Star volleyball match. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Suiting up as a Warrior one last time

SHELBY — It was the unlikely story. Recent Fullerton grad, Teagan Gonsior overcame a season-ending track injury to participate in the annual Crossroads vs. Goldenrod Conference All-Star Volleyball Game last week at Shelby-Rising City.
Tyler Gochenour knocks down a wide open long-range shot in the first overtime.  NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Tyler Gochenour knocks down a wide open long-range shot in the first overtime. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Tyler Gochenour, Julianna Maxfield play in Crossroads vs. Goldenrod Conference All-Star game

OSCEOLA— One last shot. One rebound. One last time wearing a Fullerton uniform. But always a Warrior. Tyler Gochenour and Julianna Maxfield represented the Warrior Nation one last time last week when they suited up for the Crossroads vs. Goldenrod Conference All-Star basketball game.
Roe Patton won the Class D state title for pole vault and set a new Fullerton school record by clearing 14-06.00. His height equaled the most for any classes at this year’s State Championship. Photo provided by the Valley Voice

Roe Patton won the Class D state title for pole vault and set a new Fullerton school record by clearing 14-06.00. His height equaled the most for any classes at this year’s State Championship. Photo provided by the Valley Voice

Patton Soars, Takes Pole Vault State Title

OMAHA — What a way to end the season. Fullerton and Twin River athletes had one last chance to shine this year as they competed at the 2023 Nebraska Class C & D State Championships, which was Friday and Saturday at Burke Stadium in Omaha. Fullerton sent 10 athletes to the competition.
Bishop Neumann Duo Wins Title

Bishop Neumann Duo Wins Title

Bishop Neumann Duo Wins Title

Adalin (left) and Kinslee Bosak, students at Bishop Neumann High School in Wahoo, competed at Class C Districts in David City on May 11 and qualified for State Track in three events apiece.
Fullerton’s track team left for Omaha on Thursday, complete with an escort out of town as they made their way to the Class D State Championships. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton’s track team left for Omaha on Thursday, complete with an escort out of town as they made their way to the Class D State Championships. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

To State And Back And They Didn’t Return Empty-Handed

Fullerton’s track team left for Omaha on Thursday, complete with an escort out of town as they made their way to the Class D State Championships.
Roe Patton broke his Fullerton school record last week at the district track meet, clearing 14-00.00 to win the pole vault and qualify for the State track meet. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Roe Patton broke his Fullerton school record last week at the district track meet, clearing 14-00.00 to win the pole vault and qualify for the State track meet. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

10 Warriors Punch Tickets to State

BURWELL — Next stop, Omaha.  Ten members of Fullerton’s track team punched their tickets to state thanks to strong performances on Wednesday at the D-5 District in Burwell. The meet was delayed about an hour because of storms. Julianna Maxfield finished second in the 1600- and 3200-meter runs.