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Titan season comes to close

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
LINDSAY — The Bulldog run game was too much to overcome on Friday.Titans wrapped the 2025 football campaign, falling to Humphrey-Lindsay 44-34.Twin River (3-5) fell behind 14-0 before finding the endzone twice in the second quarter.Colsten Rodriguez completed 16-of-24 pass attempts for 245 yards.
Kaycee Harter had 7 kills for the Warriors in their conference opener against Burwell. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow.

Kaycee Harter had 7 kills for the Warriors in their conference opener against Burwell. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Fullerton falls to Burwell in Goldenrod Tourney opener

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
CENTRAL CITY — Nebraska Christian hosted part of the Goldenrod Conference Thursday night. First up was Fullerton against Burwell, and the winner would take on Nebraska Christian. Fullerton put up a good fight, but lost in four sets to Burwell 24-26, 25-18, 25-17, 25-13.
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 Oct. 15, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor.
LEFT: Kaleigh Rickard drove in a run in game 1. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel throws out the runner at first. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Kaleigh Rickard drove in a run in game 1. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel throws out the runner at first. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titan season ends at District Final

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
CENTRAL CITY— The Titans season ended on Friday, two wins short of a bid to State in Hastings. Central City swept Twin River in two games. The Bison defeated the Titans 8-6 in game one and 16-5 in game two.Twin River hammered out 9 hits in game one.
Delylla Olson (left) and Jacob Maxfield (right) both medals for the Warriors at the conference meet. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Delylla Olson (left) and Jacob Maxfield (right) both medals for the Warriors at the conference meet. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors medal at conference

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors had a strong showing at the Goldenrod Conference meet on Thursday.Five of the six Fullerton runners received medals at the meet held at Pawnee Hills Golf Course in Fullerton. Tate Wood and Jacob Maxfield earned medals in the boys’ race.
Braeyden Ramaekers caught 5 passes for 110 yards, including a 54-yard touchdown in the first quarter. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Braeyden Ramaekers caught 5 passes for 110 yards, including a 54-yard touchdown in the first quarter. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans fall to Dragons on road, 52-26

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
MADISON — The Titans did not have an answer for Madison senior Bodonn Sweeney on Friday.The Dragons’ senior quarterback rushed for 195 yards on 23 carries and 5 touchdowns in Madison’s 52-26 win over Twin River (3-4). He also completed 4-of-9 pass attempts for 158 yards and a touchdown.
Myah Rinkol makes a play in the back row for Twin River against Dorchester. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Myah Rinkol makes a play in the back row for Twin River against Dorchester. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans top Longhorns, Panthers

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
GENOA — Twin River picked up a pair of home wins last week, defeating Dorchester on Thursday and Newman Grove/St. Edward on Monday.The Titans had to settle for a split against a pair of Crossroads Conference foes, Cross County and Dorchester.
M. Stenzel

M. Stenzel

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Titans run preview at district course

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
By Rick HoltzNCJ Co-Owner McCOOL JUNCTION — Twin River got a preview of the D-4 District course last week when they ran at the McCool Junction Invite.The Titans ran at Camp Kateri, where the district meet will be held on Thursday. Twin River finished seventh overall.

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Warriors get win at invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
LOUP CITY — The Warriors picked up a win over the weekend at the Loup City Invite.Fullerton defeated South Loup, 27-25, 19-25, 25-18, in a back-and-forth match. Class C-2 No. 10 Centura defeated Fullerton, 25-12, 25-11, and Ravena defeated Fullerton, 25-23, 25-17.
Isaac Supik caught 5 passes for 60 yards and had 6 tackles on defense. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Isaac Supik caught 5 passes for 60 yards and had 6 tackles on defense. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Defenders spoil Warrior Homecoming

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors knew they were in for a dog fight on Friday.Class D-2 No. 2 Archangels Catholic came to town looking to play spoiler for Fullerton’s homecoming. The Defenders (7-0) shutout the Warriors 46-0 with all the points coming in the first half.