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Fullerton took home some hardware after all five golfers finished in the top 10 for the Goldenrod Conference meet last week at Indianhead Golf Course. Photo provided

Fullerton took home some hardware after all five golfers finished in the top 10 for the Goldenrod Conference meet last week at Indianhead Golf Course. Photo provided

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Warriors are Goldenrod Conference champs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GRAND ISLAND — The Warriors are Goldenrod golf champions.Fullerton won the Goldenrod Conference golf meet on Wednesday at Indianhead Golf Course, edging Archangels Catholic by 29 strokes. The Warriors finished with a 324 on the day with all five golfers earning medals and a spot in the top 10.
LEFT: Ryker Stenzel finished 13th in the pole vault, clearing a height of 8-02.00. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz RIGHT: Mason Hemmingsen finished 15th in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:43.63. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Ryker Stenzel finished 13th in the pole vault, clearing a height of 8-02.00. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz RIGHT: Mason Hemmingsen finished 15th in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:43.63. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans, Warriors entering final stretch

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
STROMSBURG — Fullerton and Twin River athletes made their final stop of the regular season on their road to the NSAA State Track Championships.Both teams were in action on Thursday at the Cross County Invite in Stromsburg.Fullerton’s boys finished fifth overall with 51 points.
Braxtin Fowler tracks a deep fly ball as he approaches the center field fence on Thursday in Twin River’s district game against Lincoln Christian. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Braxtin Fowler tracks a deep fly ball as he approaches the center field fence on Thursday in Twin River’s district game against Lincoln Christian. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans season ends at district

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LINCOLN — On Thursday the Twin River baseball season came to an end with a 12-0 five inning thud at Lincoln Christian in the opening round of the Class C-5 district.The Titans only managed 1 hit against Class C No. 3 Lincoln Christian starter Drew Mittan who threw 5 innings and struck out 6 batters.
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Titans ready for district golf meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
STANTON — Twin River hit the links on Friday at the Stanton Invite at Elkhorn Acres Golf Club.Corbin Rodriguez led the Titans, carding a 94. Chance Swantek shot a 116.Twin River was in action on Tuesday for the Crossroads Conference meet at Hidden Hills Country Club (results after deadline).

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Watch soccer, baseball live on Nebraska Public Media

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
NCJ Staff ReportLINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media will provide live television coverage as as boys and girls teams compete for state soccer championships at Morrison Stadium on the campus of Creighton University and boys’ baseball teams compete for state championships at Werner Park in Omaha.
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 6, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 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.
LEFT: Sami Sullivan finished 10th in the discus with a 83-06 throw. RIGHT:Kane Wetovick won the 400-meter dash (51.49) and 800-meter run (2:03.80) and finished second in the triple jump with a 40-08.25 jump. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Sami Sullivan finished 10th in the discus with a 83-06 throw. RIGHT:Kane Wetovick won the 400-meter dash (51.49) and 800-meter run (2:03.80) and finished second in the triple jump with a 40-08.25 jump. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors take 4th at conference meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
BURWELL — The Warriors had a strong showing on Friday at the Goldenrod Conference meet in Burwell.The Fullerton boys team finished fourth at conference meet with 63 points. Nebraska Christian boys and girls swept the team titles.Kane Wetovick won the 400-meter dash (51.49) and 800-meter run (2:03.
Caleb Rood finished second in the 800-meter run (2:13.02) and third in the 400-meter dash (54.43). NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Caleb Rood finished second in the 800-meter run (2:13.02) and third in the 400-meter dash (54.43). NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans compete at Crossroads meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
OSCEOLA — The track season is winding down and the Titans found out where they stack against the best of the Crossroads Conference on Saturday in Osceola.The Twin River boys team finished eighth overall with 25 points. East Butler took home the team title.
Kip Hamik fired a 79 on Thursday at the St. Cecilia Invite at Southern Hills Golf Course to finish sixth overall. Photo provided

Kip Hamik fired a 79 on Thursday at the St. Cecilia Invite at Southern Hills Golf Course to finish sixth overall. Photo provided

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Hamik continues strong season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
HASTINGS — A Fullerton freshman earned another medal last week on the golf course.Kip Hamik fired a 79 on Thursday at the St. Cecilia Invite at Southern Hills Golf Course to finish sixth overall. He was just three strokes behind the leader, Keaton Corman of Sandy Creek.
Braedyn Ramaekers gave up 2 runs on 2 hits and struck out 10 batters against Adams Central. He also hit a home run. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Braedyn Ramaekers gave up 2 runs on 2 hits and struck out 10 batters against Adams Central. He also hit a home run. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans fall to ranked teams

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GENOA — Last week Twin River ran into a pair of Class C teams who will be playing host to district games this week.On Thursday the Titans traveled to No. 2 Central City/Centura where they managed just three hits and lost an 11-1 five-inning final to the Bison.