Fullerton Girls Basketball

Twin River’s Katie Preister (left) and Grace Yrkoski pressure Fullerton’s Georgia Bridger during the first half of the Nance County Showdown. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River’s Katie Preister (left) and Grace Yrkoski pressure Fullerton’s Georgia Bridger during the first half of the Nance County Showdown. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans top Warriors for county supremacy

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
GENOA — It’s a game that is always circled on both teams’ calendars.Twin River defeated Fullerton 50-23 on Thursday in the Nance County Showdown.“It’s definitely not just any other game to us,” Fullerton coach Alyssa Reardon said. “It’s a rivalry and it is one of our biggest games of the season.
Bridger finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Bridger finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors searching for first win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Fullerton remains winless on the year, dropping three games last week.On Tuesday, the Warriors fell to Chambers / Wheeler Central at home by a score of 32-28.Georgia Bridger finished with 9 points and 10 rebounds in the contest. Kaycee Harter finished with 8 points and 7 rebounds.
Georgia Bridger finished with a career high 26 points in the opener against Burwell. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger finished with a career high 26 points in the opener against Burwell. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors winless, but improving

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
POLK — The season may be young, but Fullerton is showing signs of improvement.The Warriors (0-2) dropped a pair of games to open the season. Fullerton fell to High Plains 36-16 on Saturday. They opened the season with a 67-45 loss to Burwell on Thursday.
Front Row: Reagan Syslo, Ava Smith, Madalyn Russell and Kaycee Harter. Back row: coach Shelly McNeff, Georgia Bridger, Ella Pickrel and Lylla Sabata and head coach Alyssa Reardon.

Front Row: Reagan Syslo, Ava Smith, Madalyn Russell and Kaycee Harter. Back row: coach Shelly McNeff, Georgia Bridger, Ella Pickrel and Lylla Sabata and head coach Alyssa Reardon.

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Senior duo to lead youthful Warriors

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
FULLERTON — They are not the deepest roster but look for the Warriors to make some noise this year.First-year head coach Alyssa Reardon knows she has her work cut out for her. With only three returning players on the roster in seniors Georgia Bridger (5.3 points / 6.
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 Goldenrod Conference honors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
FULLERTON — Fullerton basketball players received conference honors last week.Kane Wetovick was selected to the Goldenrod All-Conference First Team. Hunter Gochenour was selected to the Goldenrod All-Conference Third Team.
NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Nance County Girls Basketball Leaders

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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LEFT: Makayla Robinson scored a career-high 19 points in the semifinal win over Riverside. RIGHT: Riley Thomas scored a team-high 11 points coming off the bench in the sub-district final against Nebraska Christian. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Makayla Robinson scored a career-high 19 points in the semifinal win over Riverside. RIGHT: Riley Thomas scored a team-high 11 points coming off the bench in the sub-district final against Nebraska Christian. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Eagles too much for Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
CENTRAL CITY — They stayed with them early, but in the end the Eagles’ speed was too much for the Warriors to contend with.Nebraska Christian ended Fullerton’s season with a 59-37 victory on their way to winning the D1-6 Sub-District on Friday.
LEFT: Riley Thomas and the Warriors open sub-district play when they take on Riverside at Nebraska Christian on Thursday. RIGHT: Parker Zabka and the Titans to take on Ravena tonight at Thayer Central. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Riley Thomas and the Warriors open sub-district play when they take on Riverside at Nebraska Christian on Thursday. RIGHT: Parker Zabka and the Titans to take on Ravena tonight at Thayer Central. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

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Let the postseason begin

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Fullerton and Twin River girls are playing the waiting game.Winter weather has closed schools, slowed travel and postponed the start of the girls’ subdistrict games.Twin River was originally set to face off with Ravena on Monday at Thayer Central in Hebron.