Fullerton Girls Basketball

Isabel Norman scored a team-high 10 points on Wednesday. She knocked down 6-of-8 shots at the free throw line. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Isabel Norman scored a team-high 10 points on Wednesday. She knocked down 6-of-8 shots at the free throw line. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to No. 9 Flyers in Goldenrod action

Rick Holtz
Thursday, January 18, 2024
HUMPHREY — Fullerton saw its run in the Goldenrod Conference come to an end on Wednesday, falling 41-26 to D-2 No. 9 Humphrey St. Francis. The Warriors fought throw the Flyers’ pressure defense in the first quarter, only trailing by one point heading into the second quarter. But St.
Lylla Sabata gets ready to check in on Thursday in Fullerton's win over Palmer. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Lylla Sabata gets ready to check in on Thursday in Fullerton's win over Palmer. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors tame Tigers in 35-point win

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 12, 2024
FULLERTON — The Warriors offense may have been stuck in the snow for the first 2:44 on Thursday, but once they thawed out they were nearly unstoppable.
Warrior rally falls short against Huskies

Warrior rally falls short against Huskies

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Warrior rally falls short against Huskies

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
HENDERSON — It was a game of streaks. Fullerton’s fourth quarter rally fell just short on Friday, falling 26-24 to Heartland. The Warriors held the Huskies scoreless for the entire second quarter, but could not hold on to their lead. Heartland responded to open the second half with a 10-0 run.
Isabel Norman finished with 2 points against Clarkson/ Leigh and had 8 points against Fillmore Central. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Isabel Norman finished with 2 points against Clarkson/ Leigh and had 8 points against Fillmore Central. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors rally for holiday win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
SHELBY — The Warriors never gave up. The Fullerton girls basketball team finished 3rd last week at the Shelby-Rising City Holiday Tournament. Fullerton (4-6) lost in the opening round to Class C-2 No.
County bragging rights were up for grabs on Friday in Genoa. Delaney Reeg and Isabel Norman both grab possession of a rebound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

County bragging rights were up for grabs on Friday in Genoa. Delaney Reeg and Isabel Norman both grab possession of a rebound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Fullerton girls rally past Twin River, 40-36

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
GENOA — Fullerton never gave up. Down seven points coming out of halftime, Fullerton’s girls basketball team had to battle back just to have a shot at a win. A strong second half let them keep their win streak alive.
Georgia Bridger works to move the ball against the St. Francis pressure defense on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Georgia Bridger works to move the ball against the St. Francis pressure defense on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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No. 8 Flyers pressure Warriors into defeat

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
FULLERTON — It was an 84-foot battle all night. Class D-2 No. 8 St. Francis used a smothering press defense to frustrate Fullerton every time they inbounded the ball. The Flyers forced the Warriors into 33 turnovers thanks in part to their press. St.
Jaci Maxfield goes up for two of her six points on Thursday in Fullerton’s 34-20 road win over Ansley/Litchfield. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Jaci Maxfield goes up for two of her six points on Thursday in Fullerton’s 34-20 road win over Ansley/Litchfield. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors pick up first win of season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
LITCHFIELD — Defense wins ball games. Fullerton proved the old adage correct on Thursday night on their way to a 34-20 road win over Ansley/Litchfield. The Warrior defense stymied the Spartans, holding the host team scoreless for just under 15 minutes spanning three quarters.
Jaci Maxfield scored a team-high 11 points on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Jaci Maxfield scored a team-high 11 points on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors still searching for first win

News Staff
Friday, December 8, 2023
FULLERTON — Another minute and it could have been a different outcome. Fullerton is still searching for their first win of the season, though they nearly found it on Thursday in their matchup with Central Valley.
Georgia Bridger has to fight past the Storm pressure defense on Saturday. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Georgia Bridger has to fight past the Storm pressure defense on Saturday. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm run past Warriors

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
POLK — The starters were Paige Horn, Jaci Maxfield, Georgia Bridger, Isabel Norman and Melinda Pickrel. They started out well, with baskets from Horn and Ella Pickrel. Maxfield was fouled and put in four three throws. Maxfield pulled down a couple rebounds, and Horn and Emilyn Kurz each got a steal.