Fullerton Boys Basketball

LEFT: Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick scores in transition during the fourth quarter on Friday. He finished with a game-high 20 points. RIGHT: Corbin Rodriguez shows no fear cutting to the basket for 2 of his 12 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick scores in transition during the fourth quarter on Friday. He finished with a game-high 20 points. RIGHT: Corbin Rodriguez shows no fear cutting to the basket for 2 of his 12 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors hold on for 63-52 win despite Titan rally

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
FULLERTON — Friday’s showdown between the Warriors and Titans was everything a rivalry game is supposed to be. In the end, the home team held on for a 63-52 win.“Out of the last 10 matchups we only had 2 wins,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said. “It was good for our kids to get that win.
LEFT: Kane Wetovick finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds in Fullerton's win on Saturday. CENTER: Nolan Dubas added 10 points for the Warriors. RIGHT: Hunter Gochenour contributed 9 points and 7 rebounds. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Kane Wetovick finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds in Fullerton's win on Saturday. CENTER: Nolan Dubas added 10 points for the Warriors. RIGHT: Hunter Gochenour contributed 9 points and 7 rebounds. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors open season with statement win

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
FULLERTON — What a finish!Class D-2 No. 10 Fullerton opened the season with a come-from-behind 60-53 win over High Plains on Saturday.
Fullerton will have plenty of depth this year. Featuring 3 seniors, 3 juniors, 3 sophomores and 10 freshmen, there are plenty of athletes competing for minutes. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton will have plenty of depth this year. Featuring 3 seniors, 3 juniors, 3 sophomores and 10 freshmen, there are plenty of athletes competing for minutes. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Depth a blessing for Warriors

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
FULLERTON — Don’t be fooled by all the young faces. This is not a rebuilding year for the Warriors.Fullerton coach Will Wagner said that it does not matter how you start the season. It’s all about how you finish the year.“It’s about peaking in February,” he said.
Brett Bridger, Kirk Hebda, Paydon Rinkol and Kane Wetovick join Aiden Norman to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

Brett Bridger, Kirk Hebda, Paydon Rinkol and Kane Wetovick join Aiden Norman to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

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AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.
Aiden Norman (left) and Delaney Reeg have been named 2024 NCJ Players of the Year. NCJ file photos

Aiden Norman (left) and Delaney Reeg have been named 2024 NCJ Players of the Year. NCJ file photos

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LEAVING THEIR MARK

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Great athletes make their teammates better.Aiden Norman and Delaney Reeg are great athletes. The pair have been named Nance County Journal 2024 Players of the Year. Aiden Norman Fullerton’s Norman and Twin River’s Reeg both were three-sport athletes.
NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Nance County Leaders - Boys Basketball

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Warriors earn Goldenrod season honors

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
FULLERTON — Several Warriors are receiving all-conference honors following the conclusion of the basketball season.Freshman Kane Wetovick was named to the Goldenrod All-Conference first team. Juniors Fletcher Dubas and Nolan Dubas received allconference honorable mentions.
Nolan Dubas played tight defense on Monday against Neligh-Oakdale. NCJ photo by Whitney Busch

Nolan Dubas played tight defense on Monday against Neligh-Oakdale. NCJ photo by Whitney Busch

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Warriors fall to Chargers in Sub-District semifinal

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
CEDAR RAPIDS — The game was a lot closer than the final score indicates. Fullerton saw its season come to a close in the semifinal of the D1-5 Sub-District, falling to Riverside 51-33.
Kenton Dudek dives for a loose ball during the second half of Saturday’s game. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

Kenton Dudek dives for a loose ball during the second half of Saturday’s game. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

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Warriors overcome slow start for 48-21 win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
GRAND ISLAND — It’s not how you start. It is how you finish. Fullerton had to overcome a slow start on Saturday in their 48-21 win over Heartland Lutheran.
The Warrior defense collapses on the ball handler last week when Fullerton played Lutheran-Northeast. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The Warrior defense collapses on the ball handler last week when Fullerton played Lutheran-Northeast. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors top Bulldogs on home court

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
FULLERTON — Fullerton picked up a home win on Pleasanton on Friday, edging the Bulldogs 48-38. Nolan Dubas led the scoring attack for the Warriors, finishing with 12 points, while grabbing 6 rebounds. Kane Wetovick added 11 points and 7 rebounds.