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Kane Wetovick broke the Warriors school record for points scored in a career on Friday when the junior scored on a drive to the basket with 7:04 remaining in the first half of Fullerton’s 68-56 win over Central City. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz Check out the NCJ Facebook page to watch the moment the record was shattered

Kane Wetovick broke the Warriors school record for points scored in a career on Friday when the junior scored on a drive to the basket with 7:04 remaining in the first half of Fullerton’s 68-56 win over Central City. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz Check out the NCJ Facebook page to watch the moment the record was shattered

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ALONE AT THE TOP

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
CENTRAL CITY — There is a new scoring champ in Fullerton.When Kane Wetovick drove to the basket with 7:04 remaining in the first half, the Fullerton junior etched his name in Warriors’ history. With that basket he tied Brandon Rasmussen’s school record of 1,280 career points.
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Warriors get 2nd win of season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
GREELEY — Fullerton snapped an 8-game losing streak to extend their season with a 33-24 win over Burwell in the opening round of the D1-7 subdistrict on Monday.The win avenges a pair of losses from earlier this season.
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 Feb. 11, 2026

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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.
Jakob Supik finished with 9 points against Riverside. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Jakob Supik finished with 9 points against Riverside. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors add road wins over Chargers, Lightning

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
CEDAR RAPIDS — Put a couple more in the win column.Class D-1 No. 5 Fullerton picked up road wins last week over Riverside and Grand Island Lutheran.On Thursday Fullerton cruised to a 58-47 win over Riverside.“Riverside is a really good team,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said.
Landen Cauthon finished first at 144 pounds. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

Landen Cauthon finished first at 144 pounds. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

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Wrestlers prepare for district meet

Ken Kush
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
BRAINARD — The CRC Boys Wrestling Tournament was held at East Butler on Thursday with seven Crossroads Conference teams joined by Goldenrod’s Riverside, Palmer, Fullerton and Newman Grove/St Ed for competition.East Butler feasted on home cooking as they edged Cross County/Osceola 156.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans hold on, top Long Horns

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
GENOA — Friday’s game against Dorchester was not just any other game.They wanted this one.Twin River gained a measure of revenge on the team that eliminated them from the Crossroads Conference Tournament on Jan. 26. The Titans had to sit at home and wait.The wait was over on Friday.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors drop pair on road

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
CEDAR RAPIDS — The Warriors enter the final week of the season still looking for that elusive second win.Fullerton fell to Riverside 49-29 on Thursday and Grand Island Lutheran 58-36 on Saturday.The Warriors continue to show improvement as the season winds down.
Lucas Bartels finished with 7 points against Dorchester. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Lucas Bartels finished with 7 points against Dorchester. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans cruise past Long Horns, fall to Jaguars

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
GENOA — Sometimes a team needs a confidence boost.Twin River got that boost in the form of a 66-12 win over Dorchester on Friday. The Titans held their opponents scoreless for the entirety of the second and third quarters.
Delylla Olson and Fullerton finished their season last week at the B-2 District. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Delylla Olson and Fullerton finished their season last week at the B-2 District. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Girls wrestling season ends at district

Ken Kush
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
COLUMBUS — The Fullerton girls wrestling season came to an end on Friday as both wrestlers who were competing for the Warriors lost their first and second round matches.Battle Creek, Lakeview and Ord finished in the top three spots in the team race in the Class B District 2 at Lakeview.
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 Feb. 4, 2026

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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. Ava SmithAva Smith finished with 8 points and had 4 steals on Thursday against Lutheran-Northeast.