Fullerton Football

Parker Aaberg and the Fullerton defense pressured the Nebraska Lutheran quarterback all game on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Parker Aaberg and the Fullerton defense pressured the Nebraska Lutheran quarterback all game on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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CONFIDENCE BUILDER

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
WACO — Had the clock not run out, the Warriors might still be out there scoring touchdowns.Fullerton (2-0) shut out their opponent for the first time in 8 years in Friday’s 62-0 road win over Nebraska Lutheran.
Fullerton sophomore Cael Dubas found massive holes to run through on Friday on his way to 224 yards on 22 carries. He also found the end zone four times. NCJ photo by Sami Sullivan

Fullerton sophomore Cael Dubas found massive holes to run through on Friday on his way to 224 yards on 22 carries. He also found the end zone four times. NCJ photo by Sami Sullivan

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Warriors open season with home win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
FULLERTON — The Victory Bell was ringing in Fullerton on Friday.Fullerton (1-0) opened the season with a dominant 56-16 win over Palmer (0-1).“First off, I cannot express enough how proud I am of our young crew,” Fullerton coach Brandon Siegel said. “I saw awesome effort through the entire game.
Kneeling: Brock Dubas, Kolt Francis, Mason Hemmingsen, Evan Gleason, Jakob Supik, Cale Dubas, Issac Supik, Riley Williams, Issac Carey, Jack Malander Standing Coach Eric Frenzen, Coach Jeremy Wetovick, Tucker Smith, Landen Glup, Leighton Baker, Maxton Meysenburg, Landon Bittner, Kyle Horn, Wyatt Reilly, Parker Aaberg, Head Coach Brandon Siegel. Photo provided

Kneeling: Brock Dubas, Kolt Francis, Mason Hemmingsen, Evan Gleason, Jakob Supik, Cale Dubas, Issac Supik, Riley Williams, Issac Carey, Jack Malander Standing Coach Eric Frenzen, Coach Jeremy Wetovick, Tucker Smith, Landen Glup, Leighton Baker, Maxton Meysenburg, Landon Bittner, Kyle Horn, Wyatt Reilly, Parker Aaberg, Head Coach Brandon Siegel. Photo provided

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Warriors bring youth and experience

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — The road to the playoffs will not be easy.The Warriors face three ranked teams in the back-half of their 2025 schedule. Fullerton takes on No. 3 Howells-Dodge on the road on Sept. 26. Then the final two weeks of the regular season see No. 2 Archangels Catholic and No.
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.

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Warriors earn end of season honors

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
FULLERTON — Fullerton received word that a number of Warrior football players have received end of season honors.Fletcher Dubas, Maxton Meysenburg, Aidan Bittner, andAndrew Cunningham were named to the D2-3 All-District team.
Fullerton senior Fletcher Dubas led the county with 935 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. NCJ file photos

Fullerton senior Fletcher Dubas led the county with 935 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. NCJ file photos

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Nance County Football Leaders

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Here are the Nance County leaders for this past football season. Where does your favorite football player stack up against the rest of the county? The stats listed below are a reflection of Fullerton's and Twin River's official stats.
Hunter Gochenour races to the endzone for his first of two touchdown receptions. The senior caught seven passes for 66 yards. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Hunter Gochenour races to the endzone for his first of two touchdown receptions. The senior caught seven passes for 66 yards. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to No. 10 Panthers, 64-54

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
BANCROFT — Another couple of minutes and the outcome may have been different.Fullerton (5-4) saw its season come to an end on Thursday in the opening round of the Class D2 playoffs, falling to No. 10 Bancroft-Rosalie, 64-54.The Warriors came out swinging to open the game.
Aidan Bittner and Landen Glup make the stop for the Warriors. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Aidan Bittner and Landen Glup make the stop for the Warriors. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors hit road for playoffs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Warriors are headed for the football playoffs.Fullerton (5-3) travel to Bancroft-Rosalie (7-1) on Thursday for the opening round of the Class D2 playoffs. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.The Panthers enter the playoffs coming off a 54-28 loss to Wynot.
Fletcher Dubas carried the ball 21 times for 67 yards. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Fletcher Dubas carried the ball 21 times for 67 yards. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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No. 1 ranked Defenders top Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
HUMPHREY — The Warriors ran into a team that could easily be playing at Memorial Stadium at the end of the season.Fullerton moved to 5-2 on the year after a 54-18 loss to No. 1 Archangels Catholic. The Defenders (7-0) will play for a district title on Friday when they play host to No.
Fullerton senior Aidan Bittner was living in the Nebraska Christian backfield on Friday, rushing the quarterback into early passes. NCJ photos by Calvin Holtz

Fullerton senior Aidan Bittner was living in the Nebraska Christian backfield on Friday, rushing the quarterback into early passes. NCJ photos by Calvin Holtz

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Warrior defense leads to win

Rick Holtz
Saturday, October 5, 2024
FULLERTON — The old saying goes, defense wins championships.That may or may not be true, but Fullerton’s defense did win Friday’s game against Nebraska Christian. The Warriors improved to 5-1 thanks to a 36-27 win over the Eagles (1-5).