Fullerton Girls Basketball

Fullerton’s Georgia Bridger and Twin River’s Colsten Rodriguez led by example on the field and court this year and have been named the NCJ Athletes of the Year. NCJ file photos

Fullerton’s Georgia Bridger and Twin River’s Colsten Rodriguez led by example on the field and court this year and have been named the NCJ Athletes of the Year. NCJ file photos

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TOP OF THEIR GAMES

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
It’s not always the athlete who puts up the most impressive stat line who makes the biggest impact on a team.Sometimes the impact an athlete makes does not show up in the box score.
Terrick Gonsior, Colsten Rodriguez and Corbin Rodriguez all played in the Crossroads Conference vs. Goldenrod Conference basketball all-star game on Sunday. Georgia Bridger played in the volleyball all-star game on Saturday in Grand Island and then finished up with the girls basketball all-star game on Sunday in Osceola. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

Terrick Gonsior, Colsten Rodriguez and Corbin Rodriguez all played in the Crossroads Conference vs. Goldenrod Conference basketball all-star game on Sunday. Georgia Bridger played in the volleyball all-star game on Saturday in Grand Island and then finished up with the girls basketball all-star game on Sunday in Osceola. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

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Wearing the school colors one final time

Ken Kush
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
GRAND ISLAND — This past weekend saw the Goldenrod Conference and the Crossroads Conference hook up for their annual head-to-head battles on the volleyball court and the hardwood.
NCJ file photos

NCJ file photos

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Nance County Girls Basketball Leaders

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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Area hoop stars receive conference honors

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The post season honors continue to roll in.GOLDENROD CONFERENCE Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick was named to the all-conference first team. Terrick Gonsior and Jakob Supik were named to the all-conference second team. Jacob Maxfield was named an all-conference honorable mention.
Bridger

Bridger

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Warriors get 2nd win of season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
GREELEY — Fullerton snapped an 8-game losing streak to extend their season with a 33-24 win over Burwell in the opening round of the D1-7 subdistrict on Monday.The win avenges a pair of losses from earlier this season.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors drop pair on road

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
CEDAR RAPIDS — The Warriors enter the final week of the season still looking for that elusive second win.Fullerton fell to Riverside 49-29 on Thursday and Grand Island Lutheran 58-36 on Saturday.The Warriors continue to show improvement as the season winds down.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors enter final stretch

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
FULLERTON — The struggles continued last week for Fullerton as the Warriors continue to look for their second win of the season.Fullerton dropped a game at home on Friday, falling 62-37 to Pleasanton and on the road to Lutheran-Northeast 41-26 on Thursday.
Ava Smith finished with 5 points against Burwell and had 10 points against Palmer. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Ava Smith finished with 5 points against Burwell and had 10 points against Palmer. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Free throw woes doom Warriors to Goldenrod exit

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
BURWELL — Free throw struggles helped lead the Warriors to an early exit from the Goldenrod Conference Tournament.Fullerton connected on just 11-of-28 free throw attempts in Saturday’s 41-30 opening round loss to Burwell.
Georgia Bridger scored 11 points and 8 rebounds on Thursday against Nebraska Christian and 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds on Friday against Hampton/ Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger scored 11 points and 8 rebounds on Thursday against Nebraska Christian and 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds on Friday against Hampton/ Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors show improvement in losses

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
FULLERTON — The Warriors remain winless on the season, but they continue to show improvement on the court.Fullerton dropped a pair of games last week, falling to Nebraska Christian 51-31 at home on Thursday and Hampton/Heartland 47-36 on the road on Friday.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors drop pair at holiday tourney

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
LINDSAY — The elusive first win still evades the Warriors.Fullerton fell to 0-9 on the year, dropping a pair of games at the Humphrey-Lindsay Holiday Tournament held last week at Lindsay Academy.