Fullerton Boys Basketball

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors split with Eagles, Bulldogs

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
FULLERTON — The Warriors settled for a split last week as the Warriors improved to 14-5 on the year.Class D-1 No. 4 Fullerton bounced back from a 50-42 road loss on Thursday to Class D-1 No. 2 Lutheran-Northeast to defeat Pleasanton 53-36 at home on Friday.
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.
Jacob Maxfield plays tight defense during the first quarter of Fullerton's game against Hampton/Heartland.

Jacob Maxfield plays tight defense during the first quarter of Fullerton's game against Hampton/Heartland.

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No. 4 Warriors get wins over Eagles, Bearcats

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
FULLERTON — The Warriors added two more victories to the win column last week.Class D-1 No. 4 Fullerton (10-2) picked up a 64-25 win over Nebraska Christian at home on Thursday and then a 62-57 road win over Hampton-Heartland on Friday.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors finish 3rd in holiday tourney

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
HUMPHREY — The Warriors bounced back on Tuesday to finish third at the Humphrey-Lindsay Holiday Tournament.Class D-1 No. 4 Fullerton (8-2) got back to their winning ways last week, picking up a 61-49 win over Shelby-Rising City in the consolation game at Lindsay Academy.
The Warriors celebrate with Kane Wetovick after Saturday’s 52-37 win over Silver Lake. Wetovick scored his 1,000th career point in the contest. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The Warriors celebrate with Kane Wetovick after Saturday’s 52-37 win over Silver Lake. Wetovick scored his 1,000th career point in the contest. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Wetovick eclipses 1,000-point mark

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
HASTINGS — Fullerton heads into the holiday break following a 52-37 win over Silver Lake on Saturday at the Heartland Holiday Hoops Classic at Hastings College.The Class D-2 No. 3 Warriors (7-1) didn’t pull away until the second half.
Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick throws down 2 of his career high 46 points on Thursday against Twin River. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick throws down 2 of his career high 46 points on Thursday against Twin River. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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COUNTY SHOWDOWN

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
GENOA — It’s hard to stop a freight train rolling down the tracks. And it is hard to stop Class D-1 No. 3 Fullerton when Kane Wetovick has the kind of shooting night he had on Thursday against Twin River.
Senior Jaxson Gustafson finished with 6 points last week against Central Valley. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Senior Jaxson Gustafson finished with 6 points last week against Central Valley. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 5 Warriors stay unbeaten

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
FULLERTON — The wins keep coming.Fullerton picked up a trio of wins last week, improving to 5-0 on the season.“I always tell the guys that we have to set the tempo,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said.
Jakob Supik scored a career high 27 points in the season-opener against Burwell. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Jakob Supik scored a career high 27 points in the season-opener against Burwell. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 8 Fullerton dominant in wins

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
POLK — For the second game in a row, the Class D-1 No. 8 Warriors dominated its opponent.Fullerton (2-0) opened Saturday’s match up with High Plains with a 17-3 run. The Warriors cruised to a 69-37 win over the Storm.Fullerton held a comfortable 26-11 lead after the first 8 minutes.
Front row: Chaz Ziemba, Evan Gleason, Wyatt Riley, Riley Williams, Axel Collins, Connor Russel, Leighton Baker, Brock Dubas. Middle: Callen Hamik, Kingston Samuels, Brady Djernes, Jakob Supik, Kyle Horn, Cael Dubas, Landen Glup, Kiptyn Hamik. Back row: Coach Will Wagner, Jackson, Cayden, Kane Wetovick, Everett Gleason, Jacob Maxfield, Terrick Gonsior, Coach Mitch Hamik, Coach Randy Cox. Photo provided

Front row: Chaz Ziemba, Evan Gleason, Wyatt Riley, Riley Williams, Axel Collins, Connor Russel, Leighton Baker, Brock Dubas. Middle: Callen Hamik, Kingston Samuels, Brady Djernes, Jakob Supik, Kyle Horn, Cael Dubas, Landen Glup, Kiptyn Hamik. Back row: Coach Will Wagner, Jackson, Cayden, Kane Wetovick, Everett Gleason, Jacob Maxfield, Terrick Gonsior, Coach Mitch Hamik, Coach Randy Cox. Photo provided

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Warriors have eyes on Lincoln return

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors got a taste of State last year and they want to go back.Fullerton looks to build off their 17-9 season from a year ago. The Warriors return a talented core of players and are setting the bar high this year.
Fletcher Dubas (left) and Makayla Robinson made the most out of every opportunity every time they stepped out on the field, course, court or track. Their performances over the last year have earned them NCJ Players of the Year honors. NCJ file photos

Fletcher Dubas (left) and Makayla Robinson made the most out of every opportunity every time they stepped out on the field, course, court or track. Their performances over the last year have earned them NCJ Players of the Year honors. NCJ file photos

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CLUTCH PERFORMERS

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
FULLERTON — It’s not always the athlete who puts up the most impressive stat line who makes the biggest impact on a team.Sometimes it is the intangibles that make all the difference.