Fullerton Track

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Warriors seek to continue track excellence

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
FULLERTON — Every time you walk on the track, look to improve.That is the message Fullerton track coach Jason Maxfield has for his squad this year. This year’s group features 29 athletes — 21 boys and 8 girls — ranging from state qualifiers to first time participants.
Brett Bridger, Kirk Hebda, Paydon Rinkol and Kane Wetovick join Aiden Norman to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

Brett Bridger, Kirk Hebda, Paydon Rinkol and Kane Wetovick join Aiden Norman to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

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AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.
Aiden Norman (left) and Delaney Reeg have been named 2024 NCJ Players of the Year. NCJ file photos

Aiden Norman (left) and Delaney Reeg have been named 2024 NCJ Players of the Year. NCJ file photos

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LEAVING THEIR MARK

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Great athletes make their teammates better.Aiden Norman and Delaney Reeg are great athletes. The pair have been named Nance County Journal 2024 Players of the Year. Aiden Norman Fullerton’s Norman and Twin River’s Reeg both were three-sport athletes.
Aiden Norman capped off his senior season by finishing third in the 400-meter dash at State. NCJ photos by Laura Sabata

Aiden Norman capped off his senior season by finishing third in the 400-meter dash at State. NCJ photos by Laura Sabata

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TO STATE & BACK

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
OMAHA — Eight athletes from Nance County were on hand Friday and Saturday for the Class C & D Track State Championships at Burke High School in Omaha.Kirk Hebda represented the Titans in Omaha. The Twin River grad competed in the triple jump on Friday. He finished 20th with a jump of 39-07.50.
Aiden Norman is heading back to Omaha in the 400-meter dash. He finished second with a time of 51.16. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Aiden Norman is heading back to Omaha in the 400-meter dash. He finished second with a time of 51.16. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors sending 7 to state track meet

Rick Holtz
Monday, May 13, 2024
FULLERTON — The Warriors are not done yet.Fullerton is sending seven athletes to Omaha for the 2024 State Track and Field Championships on Friday and Saturday at Omaha Burke Stadium. The boys finished 5th in the D-5 District on Wednesday. The girls finished 7th.
Kane Wetovick won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:08.39. NCJ photo by Cienna Friesen

Kane Wetovick won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:08.39. NCJ photo by Cienna Friesen

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Titans, Warriors ready for district track meets

Rick Holtz
Friday, May 3, 2024
STROMSBURG — Next stop, district.Fullerton will host the D-5 District meet on Wednesday. Twin River travels to Centennial on Thursday for C-6 District meet. The teams had one last tune-up on Thursday in the form of the Cross County Invite.
Fletcher Dubas finished second in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. NCJ photos by Cienna Friesen

Fletcher Dubas finished second in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. NCJ photos by Cienna Friesen

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Warriors pile-up PRs in Shelby

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Editor's Note: Meet officials have informed us that there are no official times for the boys and girls 100-meter dash finals.  SHELBY — Fullerton saw 10 of their athletes earn a season best result at the Shelby-Rising City Invitational on Tuesday.
Congratulations on a new PR for the 4x800 team by 25 seconds at the CNTC track meet on Monday! From left: Josie Williams, Jaci Maxfield, Emilyn Kurz, Morgan Supik and Makayla Robinson. Photo provided

Congratulations on a new PR for the 4x800 team by 25 seconds at the CNTC track meet on Monday! From left: Josie Williams, Jaci Maxfield, Emilyn Kurz, Morgan Supik and Makayla Robinson. Photo provided

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Warriors shine in Grand Island

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
GRAND ISLAND — Athletes from 33 schools in central Nebraska gathered at Grand Island Northwest to see where they stack up against the areas best.Fullerton’s Roe Patton finished second in the pole vault, clearing 13-09.00. Four athletes cleared the same height.
NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

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Patton out rest of track season

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Fullerton junior Roe Patton will miss the rest of the track season after suffering a torn meniscus on Monday while competing at the Central Nebraska Track Championships in Grand Island. He said that he will have his knee scoped next week and will undergo surgery.