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Ramaekers Shines at Conference Meet

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

NORTH BEND — Wins were few and far between in a competitive East Husker Conference track meet on Saturday at Northbend High School. Spencer Ramaekers won the long jump with a 20-05.75 jump.

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Upcoming District Schedule

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Area teams are entering the final weeks of their seasons. Baseball Twin River takes on Lincoln Christian in the C-2 District at Plattsmouth on Thursday. Central City/Fullerton/Centura play host to Louisville in the C-3 District on Thursday.

Thursday was Senior Night in Central City. This group of seniors have helped launch the Kernels program to a 58-15 record over the last 3 seasons. Kernels photo

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Kernels Sweep Titans, Vikings

News Staff

Friday, April 28, 2023

CENTRAL CITY — The Kernels used a 10 run second inning to take complete control of Omaha North as Central City/Fullerton/Centura defeated the Vikings 29-4 in 5 innings on Thursday. The Kernels added 11 runs in the fourth inning as the offense exploded for 20 hits in the game.

Fletcher Dubas finished third in the 200-meter dash at the Shelby-Rising City Invite with a time of 23.61. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Warriors compete at Shelby-Rising City Invite

Rick Holtz

Friday, April 28, 2023

SHELBY — The Warriors traveled to Shelby on Tuesday for the Shelby-Rising City Invite. Fullerton was one of 13 teams competing at the event. Lainie Ziemba finished second in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 17.31 and third in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 51.37.

Trey Swertzic led the Warriors with a 94 and a 29th place finish at the St. Cecilia Invite at Southern Hills Golf Course in Hastings on Thursday. Photo provided

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Warriors finish 12th at Southern Hills

Rick Holtz

Friday, April 28, 2023

HASTINGS — Fullerton finished 12th out of 14 teams on Thursday at the St. Cecilia Invite at Southern Hills Golf Course. The Warriors shot a 425 for the day. Grand Island Central Catholic shot a 335, edging Adams Central (336) and Donipahn-Trumbull (337) for low score on the day.

Roe Patton won the pole vault at the Palmer Invite on Thursday, clearing 12-06.00. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors Finish 2nd, 3rd at Palmer Invite

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

FULLERTON — It was the home track advantage without it being a home meet. Fullerton track and field competed in the Palmer Invite on Thursday in Fullerton. Teagan Gonsior had a big day for the Warriors, finishing first in each of the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 53.14, long jump with a 16-09.

Julianna Maxfield (left), Roe Patton and Teagan Gonsior all won medals on Monday at the Central Nebraska Track Championships in Grand Island. Fullerton Schools photo

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Warriors, Titans Compete Among Area’s Best

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

GRAND ISLAND — It was a showcase of some of the best track stars in Central Nebraska, and may have been a small preview of the State Track & Field Championship meet coming next month in Omaha.

Robert Elm finished 13th in the shot put on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans Finish as Runner-up at Own Invite

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

GENOA — Twin River played host to nine track teams on Thursday for the Twin River Invite. Spencer Ramaekers won the long jump, leaping 21-00.50. He also finished second in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Owen O’Kelley won the pole vault, clearing 12-00.00.

Trey Swertzic looks to sink a putt at Pawnee Hills Golf Course on Monday. Fullerton Schools photos

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Warriors Fall at Home Dual Meet

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

FULLERTON — Fullerton golf fell to Cross County-Osceola on Monday in a dual at Pawnee Hills Golf Course in Fullerton. The Warriors shot a 204 as a group, 20 strokes behind CCO. Trey Swertzic had the low score on the day with a 43.

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Titans Drop Pair of Road Games

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The Titans dropped a pair of road games last week. On Tuesday, Twin River (8-7) traveled to Wayne and fell 2-0 to the Devils. Paydon Rinkol went 2-for-3 on the day as the Titans struggled to get just four hits. Korbe Urkoski and Garrett Alexander had the other two hits for the road team.