Fullerton Football

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.Fullerton grads Fletcher Dubas and Makayla Robinson are two athletes who made an impact every time they pu t on the...

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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?
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.
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.
NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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No. 5 Jaguars hand Warriors first loss

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
FULLERTON — Few teams complete a season without a blemish on their record.The Warriors were handed their first loss of the season, falling in a battle of unbeaten teams. No. 5 Howells-Dodge defeated Fullerton 46-8.The Warriors were limited to 97 yards of total offense.
Fullerton senior Fletcher Dubas put his body on the line on Friday against Osceola. He finished with 286 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

Fullerton senior Fletcher Dubas put his body on the line on Friday against Osceola. He finished with 286 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

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Warriors top Bulldogs to stay perfect

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
OSCEOLA — It looked like whoever had the ball last was going to win.Fullerton overcame struggles on point-after-touchdown attempts to hold off Osceola (2-2), spoiling the Bulldog homecoming, 40-38.
Maxton Meysenburg caught 3 passes for 50 yards and a touchdown in Fullerton’s 74-8 win over Cedar Bluffs on Friday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Maxton Meysenburg caught 3 passes for 50 yards and a touchdown in Fullerton’s 74-8 win over Cedar Bluffs on Friday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Fullerton 3-0 for 1st time since 2019

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
FULLERTON — The Warriors scored early and often on Friday night. Had the final whistle not been blown, then might still be out there scoring touchdowns.Fullerton improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2019 thanks to a 74-8 win over Cedar Bluffs.