Fullerton Volleyball

Korie Konwinski makes a play in the back row for Fullerton in the season-opener against Cross County. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Korie Konwinski makes a play in the back row for Fullerton in the season-opener against Cross County. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to Cougars in season-opener

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
FULLERTON — Fullerton opened the volleyball season on Thursday with a three-set loss to Cross County.The Cougars cruised to a 2510, 25-15, 25-9 win. Fullerton (0-1) struggled at times against Cross County’s size and dominant hitters.Riley Thomas led the way with 7 kills, 6 digs and 2 aces.
Kneeling: Nevaeh Wendtlandt, Ava Smith, Brooklyn Loseke, Korie Konwinski, Kaycee Harter, Madelyn Russell, Claire Russell. Standing: Coach Ike Carr, Tylar Konwinski, Lexxus Schroeder, Addison Coe, Georgia Bridger, Ella Pickrel, Riley Thomas, Rylyn Hemenway, Reese Dubas, Head Coach Theresa Bridger

Kneeling: Nevaeh Wendtlandt, Ava Smith, Brooklyn Loseke, Korie Konwinski, Kaycee Harter, Madelyn Russell, Claire Russell. Standing: Coach Ike Carr, Tylar Konwinski, Lexxus Schroeder, Addison Coe, Georgia Bridger, Ella Pickrel, Riley Thomas, Rylyn Hemenway, Reese Dubas, Head Coach Theresa Bridger

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Retooled Warriors ready to make noise

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — Nobody wins a championship on day one.The Warriors open the volleyball season on Thursday and they look to make little improvements every time they step on the court.Fullerton coach Theresa Bridger said that while they have four returning starters, a lot of her players will find...
Maxfield, Ziemba represent Warriors one last time

Maxfield, Ziemba represent Warriors one last time

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Maxfield, Ziemba represent Warriors one last time

Ken Kush
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
GRAND ISLAND — The common theme on Friday night at the annual Crossroads Conference vs. Goldenrod Conference All-Star game was “fun.”Heartland Lutheran High school hosted the all-star matchup of both conference best graduated seniors which was dominated by the CRC by a 4-0 count.The Crossroad won...
LEFT: Callie Held finished with 390 assists for Twin River this season. RIGHT: Lainie Ziemba finished with 213 kills on the season for the Warriors. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Callie Held finished with 390 assists for Twin River this season. RIGHT: Lainie Ziemba finished with 213 kills on the season for the Warriors. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

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Nance County Volleyball Leaders

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Here are the Nance County leaders for this past volleyball season.Where does your favorite volleyball player stack up against the rest of the county?
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Warriors fall in 5 sets at subdistrict

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Fullerton’s volleyball season came to an end on Monday in the D1-6 Subdistrict at Nebraska Christian. Fullerton fell to Riverside, winning the first two sets, 25-23, 25-19, before dropping three straight sets to the Chargers, 25-22, 2519, 15-7. Official stats from Monday’s match were unavailable.
LEFT: Riley Thomas had 18 digs, 4 kills and 2 aces on Thursday. MIDDLE: Addison Coe returns a serve against the Defenders. RIGHT: Jaci Maxfield finished with 16 kills on Thursday. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

LEFT: Riley Thomas had 18 digs, 4 kills and 2 aces on Thursday. MIDDLE: Addison Coe returns a serve against the Defenders. RIGHT: Jaci Maxfield finished with 16 kills on Thursday. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

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Warriors turn attention to subdistrict

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
CENTRAL CITY — Fullerton dropped a five-set thriller to Archangels Catholic on Thursday in the opening round of the Goldenrod Conference Tournament.The Warriors jumped out to a fast start, taking the first two sets 25-10, 26-24.
Fullerton finished as runner-up at the ALC Invite on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Fullerton finished as runner-up at the ALC Invite on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors finish as runner-up at ALC Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
LOUP CITY — Fullerton finished second over the weekend at the Arcadia-Loup City Invite.Fullerton opened the day with a 25-17, 25-11 win over Gibbon.Riley Thomas, Lainie Ziemba and Jaci Maxfield all had 5 kills for the Warriors. Ziemba and Maxfield both had 12 digs.
Fullerton's attack came from a number of players on Thursday. Riley Thomas finished with 2 kills. Jaci Maxfield finished with 3 kills. Ella Pickrel had 3 kills. Lainie Ziemba had a game-high 8 kills. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton's attack came from a number of players on Thursday. Riley Thomas finished with 2 kills. Jaci Maxfield finished with 3 kills. Ella Pickrel had 3 kills. Lainie Ziemba had a game-high 8 kills. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warrior hits keep coming

Rick Holtz
Saturday, October 5, 2024
FULLERTON — The hits just kept coming.Fullerton improved to 10-8 on the year with a three-set sweep of McCool Junction on Thursday. The Warriors defeated the Mustangs 25-6, 25-14, 25-11.“That was big,” Fullerton senior Jaci Maxfield said. “We need to keep doing that.