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Taylor Cook wrestled on Saturday at Boone Central in Albion. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Taylor Cook wrestled on Saturday at Boone Central in Albion. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warrior duo wrestles in Albion

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
ALBION — Fullerton’s wrestling duo was in action on Saturday at the Dale Bonge Invitational at Boone Central.Delylla Olson finished fourth overall at 140 pounds. She finished 1-2 on the day with a pin.
Isaac Carey goes for a pin on Friday. The freshman finished fourth at 285 pounds. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Isaac Carey goes for a pin on Friday. The freshman finished fourth at 285 pounds. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors medal at Central Valley

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
GREELEY — A pair of Warriors stood tall on the medal stand on Friday at the Central Valley Invite.Tate Wood (120 pounds) finished third. He went 3-1 on the day. Isaac Carey (285 pounds) finished fourth.Fullerton travels to East Butler on Thursday for the Crossroads Conference meet.
Fullerton’s 6th grade girls wrapped up their regular season with a record of 7 win and 1 loss. Their only loss was by 2 points in their first game. Coach Ben Bakewell is very proud of his team’s development, they were never out hustled, out rebound or out defended. Photo provided

Fullerton’s 6th grade girls wrapped up their regular season with a record of 7 win and 1 loss. Their only loss was by 2 points in their first game. Coach Ben Bakewell is very proud of his team’s development, they were never out hustled, out rebound or out defended. Photo provided

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Fullerton 6th grade finishes season

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Back Row: Turner Tarnick (left), Cal Hamik, Connor Robb, Kian Pickrel. Front Row: Taggert Tarnick, Wyatt Sonderup, Sawyer Russell. Photo provided

Back Row: Turner Tarnick (left), Cal Hamik, Connor Robb, Kian Pickrel. Front Row: Taggert Tarnick, Wyatt Sonderup, Sawyer Russell. Photo provided

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Fullerton 4th grade finishes season

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
On January 31st, Fullerton was the host site for league play. The Fullerton 4th Grade first game of the day, Featured a tough squad from St. Paul. The young Wildcats were looking to upset and ruin the young Warriors’ undefeated league record.
Colsten Rodriguez finishes at the basket for two of his game-high 26 points as the Titans were able to avenge a 34-point loss from 11 days earlier. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Colsten Rodriguez finishes at the basket for two of his game-high 26 points as the Titans were able to avenge a 34-point loss from 11 days earlier. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans turn tables on Class C-2 No. 5 Cougars

Ken Kush
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
YORK — Sometimes it is imperative to put some games that have played in the rear-view mirror and not think about the result the rest of the season.Twin River and Class C-2 No.
Fullerton finished as runners-up at the Goldenrod Conference Tournament. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton finished as runners-up at the Goldenrod Conference Tournament. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to Defenders in OT

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
GREELEY — Another 10 seconds and the outcome could have been different. Another 30 seconds and the lead could have changed three times.Class D-2 No. 2 Archangels Catholic held on for a 59-57 win in overtime to take home the Goldenrod Conference Tournament title on Saturday at Central Valley.
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 Jan. 28, 2026

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 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. Delylla OlsonDelylla Olson finished second at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite on Friday.
Tate Wood reached a career milestone over the weekend at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite. The Fullerton wrestler won his 100th career match on his way to a second- place finish at 120 pounds.

Tate Wood reached a career milestone over the weekend at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite. The Fullerton wrestler won his 100th career match on his way to a second- place finish at 120 pounds.

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Wood hits century mark

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
NELIGH — Tate Wood reached a career milestone over the weekend at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite.The Fullerton wrestler won his 100th career match on his way to a second-place finish at 120 pounds. The junior finished the day going 2-1 with a pin and a tech fall.
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Olson second at invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
NELIGH — Fullerton traveled to Neligh on Friday for a girls wrestling invitational.Delylla Olson finished second at 140 pounds at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite. She finished the day 1-1.The Warriors are back in action on Saturday when they travel to Albion for the Boone Central Invite.

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Fullerton 4th Grade improves to 8-1

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Fullerton 4th grade traveled to St. Paul for two league games on January 24th. In its first game of the day, Fullerton took on the St. Paul 3A. Kian Pickrel and Turner Tarnick led the way offensively with 12 points and 10 points apiece, as they dominated down low.