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Fullerton freshman Kiptyn Hamik finished 10th overall at State. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

Fullerton freshman Kiptyn Hamik finished 10th overall at State. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

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Hamik finishes 10th at Class D State

Ken Kush
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
COLUMBUS — Fullerton freshman Kiptyn Hamik left his mark on the school record books this season.Last week at the Class D State Golf Tournament at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus, he set a new standard.
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.
This week's athletes of the week set personal best times at State.

This week's athletes of the week set personal best times at State.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for May 27, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. The female sports are finished for the year, so we selected two deserving males Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Kane Wetovick took home a 3rd place medal in the 800-meter run. The Fullerton junior had a busy couple of days in Omaha, running in the 400-meter dash and was a member of the 4x400-meter and 4x800-meter relay teams. NCJ photo by Kirk Sparrow

Kane Wetovick took home a 3rd place medal in the 800-meter run. The Fullerton junior had a busy couple of days in Omaha, running in the 400-meter dash and was a member of the 4x400-meter and 4x800-meter relay teams. NCJ photo by Kirk Sparrow

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Warriors, Titans finish season at State

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
OMAHA — What a way to finish the season.Fullerton and Twin River finished the track season over the weekend at Class C and D State at Burke Stadium in Omaha. Two athletes put in their best result of the season, with one athlete standing tall on the podium.
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NCJ Athletes of the Week for May 20, 2026

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from our norm and have selected eight area athletes. It's pretty hard to ignore someone when they punch their ticket to State.
Caleb Rood finished second in the triple jump with a personal best jump of the season, 44-02.25. He is Twin River’s only state qualifier this season. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Caleb Rood finished second in the triple jump with a personal best jump of the season, 44-02.25. He is Twin River’s only state qualifier this season. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Rood makes it to State in triple jump

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
ALBION — Twin River may have only punched one ticket to State, but the Titans did see a lot of personal bests on Thursday at the C-6 District at Boone Central.Caleb Rood finished second in the triple jump with a personal best jump of 40-10.50 to qualify for the Class C State Track Championships.
Kane Wetovick qualified for State in four events — two as an individual and two as a member of a relay. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

Kane Wetovick qualified for State in four events — two as an individual and two as a member of a relay. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

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Warriors punch tickets to State

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
OSCEOLA — The Warriors are sending six athletes to the Class D State Track Championships.Kane Wetovick punched his ticket for the 400-meter dash and 800-meter run. Kyle Horn punched his ticket in the 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles.
Kip Hamik finished fourth overall and qualified for State. Photo provided

Kip Hamik finished fourth overall and qualified for State. Photo provided

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Hamik heading to State, team finishes fourth

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
BEEMER — Fullerton freshman Kip Hamik is heading for State.Hamik qualified for the NSAA Class D State Golf Championships after he finished fourth overall on Monday at the D-2 District at Indian Trails Golf Course.
Corbin Rodriguez shot a 107 at the Crossroads Conference golf meet. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Corbin Rodriguez shot a 107 at the Crossroads Conference golf meet. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans wrap golf regular season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GENEVA — Twin River finished the regular season with the Crossroads Conference meet at Hidden Hills Country Club.Corbin Rodriguez shot a 107 and Chance Swantek carded a 112.The Titans competed on Tuesday in the C-2 District at Quail Run (results after deadline).
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for May 13, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor. Claudia DopazoClaudia Dopazo set a personal best in the 200-meter dash with a time of 34.