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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. 8, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 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. Mya RamaekersMya Ramaekers went 2-for-3 with 3 runs scored in Twin River’s C-10 Sub-District win over Malcolm on Monday.
Twin River defeated Malcolm to win the C-10 Sub-District on Monday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River defeated Malcolm to win the C-10 Sub-District on Monday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans win C-10 Sub-District

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
LINCOLN — Bring on Central City.Twin River defeated top-seeded Malcolm on Monday night to win the C-10 Sub-District at Sandhills Global Youth Complex in Lincoln. The Titans defense bent but did not break in their 14-13 championship game win.
Lylla Sabata started her day on hole No. 10. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Lylla Sabata started her day on hole No. 10. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Warrior season ends at district

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
COLUMBUS — Fullerton’s golf season ended on Monday at the C-2 golf district at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus.The Warriors had to battle a wet course. Aubrey Thies finished with a 125. Lylla Sabata shot a 139.
Taylor Cook (left), Everett Gleason (center) and Ryker Stenzel (right) all competed at the Battle Creek Invite at Evergreen Hill Golf Course. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Taylor Cook (left), Everett Gleason (center) and Ryker Stenzel (right) all competed at the Battle Creek Invite at Evergreen Hill Golf Course. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans, Warriors run at Battle Creek

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
BATTLE CREEK — Fullerton and Twin River ran at the Battle Creek Invite on Friday.Elena Reimer was Fullerton’s top girl finisher, coming in at 46th overall with a time of 28:35.Kate Tasler of Laurel-Concord-Coleridge won the girls race with a time of 21:31.

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Titans pick up win at invite

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
FORT CALHOUN — The Titans picked up a win over the weekend at the Fort Calhoun Invite.On Saturday, Twin River defeated West Point-Beemer, 29-27, 25-14, and dropped matches to Conestoga, 17-25, 25-17, 25-23, and C-2 No. 4 Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 25-9, 25-12.

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Warriors drop close matches at home

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors dropped a pair of close matches at home on Thursday.Fullerton was defeated by Elba, 25-27, 25-20, 25-11, and Palmer, 25-20, 25-18. Elba defeated Palmer, 25-16, 10-25, 25-18.Georgia Bridger and Riley Thomas each had 5 kills against Elba.
Fullerton’s defense limited Nebraska Christian to 280 yards of offense. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Fullerton’s defense limited Nebraska Christian to 280 yards of offense. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors spoil homecoming, top Eagles

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
CENTRAL CITY — Fullerton played spoiler for Nebraska Christian’s homecoming, cruising to a 44-18 win over the Eagles.Obviously, it is a different opponent every week,” Fullerton coach Brandon Siegel said.

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Titans hold off Panthers, improve to .500

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
GENOA — The game was closer than the final score shows.Twin River scored with 2:35 remaining in the game to put a little cushion between them and Newman Grove/St. Edward. The Titans defeated the Panthers 36-28 to improve to 3-3 on the year.

Creighton men’s basketball game to be televised

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media will televise the Creighton men’s exhibition basketball game against Iowa State on Friday, Oct. 17.The game, which tips at 7:30 p.m. CT at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, will be broadcast throughout the state on Nebraska Public Media or at NebraskaPublicMedia.