Fullerton Boys Basketball

Kane Wetovick averaged more than 20 points per game for Fullerton during the Goldenrod Conference Tournament last week. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Kane Wetovick averaged more than 20 points per game for Fullerton during the Goldenrod Conference Tournament last week. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors go 1-2 to finish 4th at Goldenrod

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
GREELEY — The Warrior boys finished fourth in the Goldenrod Conference Tournament last week. Fullerton opened the tournament on Wednesday in Humphrey at St. Francis with a 64-43 win over St. Edward. Kane Wetovick led the way with a game-high 25 points. Terrick Gonsior added 10 points.
Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 25 points for the Warriors. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 25 points for the Warriors. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors advance to Goldenrod semifinal for rematch with Flyers

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
HUMPHREY — One down, two to go. Fullerton completed its first step toward a Goldenrod Conference Title on Wednesday, easily getting by St. Edward 64-43 at Humphrey St. Francis. The Warriors next obstacle is the Flyers, who defeated Burwell 69-29 on Wednesday.
Nolan Dubas goes strong to the basket on Friday for Fullerton. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

Nolan Dubas goes strong to the basket on Friday for Fullerton. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

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Huskies slow down Warriors in 2nd half

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
HENDERSON — Heartland overcame a nine point deficit in the second half to send Fullerton home with a 64-53 loss on Friday. The Huskies outscored the Warriors 36-16 in the second half as they clawed their way back into the game.
Fletcher Dubas finished with a game-high 14 points in the opening round of the Shelby-Rising City Holiday Tournament against Clarkson/Leigh. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fletcher Dubas finished with a game-high 14 points in the opening round of the Shelby-Rising City Holiday Tournament against Clarkson/Leigh. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors finish 2nd at Shelby Holiday Tournament

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
SHELBY — The Warriors finished second at the Shelby-Rising City Holiday Tournament last week. Fullerton (4-6) opened the holiday tournament with a 53-47 victory over a winless Clarkson/Leigh team on Thursday before falling 65-34 to Fillmore Central in the championship game.
Corbin Rodriguez finds a path down the lane on his way to two points on Friday against Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Corbin Rodriguez finds a path down the lane on his way to two points on Friday against Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Twin River boys top Fullerton, 44-32

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
GENOA— Twin River got what they wanted for Christmas, a win over county rival Fullerton. The Titans used strong second and third quarters to take control of the game. Twin River outscored Fullerton 28-12 in the middle quarters.
Kane Wetovick scored 28 points and grabbed 18 rebounds on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Kane Wetovick scored 28 points and grabbed 18 rebounds on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Turnover troubles spell D-O-O-M for Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
FULLERTON — It is hard to win when you commit 26 turnovers. Fullerton learned that lesson the hard way on Saturday, falling 62-53 to St. Francis. “We lost by 9 and probably had twice as many turnovers as they did,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said.
LEFT: Kane Wetovick finished with 8 points against Ansley/Litchfield. RIGHT: Hunter Gochenour makes a move in the post for the Warriors on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Kane Wetovick finished with 8 points against Ansley/Litchfield. RIGHT: Hunter Gochenour makes a move in the post for the Warriors on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to No. 6 Spartans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
LITCHFIELD — It was the tale of two halves. Fullerton scored early and built a 6 point lead heading into half time against Class D-1 No. 6 Ansley/Litchfield in the Warriors 49-44 loss to the Spartans on Thursday.
Terrick Gonsior finished with 15 points for Fullerton on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Terrick Gonsior finished with 15 points for Fullerton on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warrior defense tames Cougars

News Staff
Friday, December 8, 2023
FULLERTON — Everything was just clicking after halftime. Fullerton used smothering defense and hot shooting on offense during a second half of Thursday to pull away from Central Valley (1-2) en route to a 69-49 win at home.
Freshman Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 15 points to help lead Fullerton to an opening night win over Burwell. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Freshman Kane Wetovick scored a game-high 15 points to help lead Fullerton to an opening night win over Burwell. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors open season with 39-30 win over Longhorns

Rick Holtz
Friday, December 1, 2023
FULLERTON — The Warriors opened the basketball season with an opening night win on Thursday. Fullerton (1-0) used a big second quarter and limited Burwell (0-1) to just one field goal in the third quarter on their way to a 39-30 win at home.
Front Row: Jacob Maxfield, Terrick Gonsior, Jaxson Gustafson, Fletcher Dubas, Carson Busch, Kenton Dudek, Brady Djernes. Back Row: Head Coach Will Wagner, Nolan Dubas, Hunter Gochenour, Kane Wetovick, James Zweiner, Aiden Norman, Justin Horn, Assistant Coach Randy Cox. Photo provided

Front Row: Jacob Maxfield, Terrick Gonsior, Jaxson Gustafson, Fletcher Dubas, Carson Busch, Kenton Dudek, Brady Djernes. Back Row: Head Coach Will Wagner, Nolan Dubas, Hunter Gochenour, Kane Wetovick, James Zweiner, Aiden Norman, Justin Horn, Assistant Coach Randy Cox. Photo provided

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Warriors look to be playing for titles in 2024

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
FULLERTON — Hopes are high for Fullerton this year. Coming off a 10-16 campaign last season, first-year head coach Will Wagner said that goal heading into the season is to be a .500 or better team this year. But improving on last year’s record is not the only goal.