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Twin River celebrates with coach Renae Van Driel on her reaching the 450-win milestone. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River celebrates with coach Renae Van Driel on her reaching the 450-win milestone. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titan coach wins 450th game

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
ORD — It’s a milestone that has been looming all season. On Tuesday, Twin River coach Renae Van Driel surpassed the 450-win plateau. She currently sits with a record of 450-231 in 22 seasons.The Titans cruised to an 11-0 win over Ord.
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. 1, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 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. Elle CromwellElle Cromwell finished with a team-high 18 digs in Twin River’s win over Madison last week.
Braxtin Fowler carried the ball 9 times for 31 yards and a touchdown on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Braxtin Fowler carried the ball 9 times for 31 yards and a touchdown on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans look to regroup after loss

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
GENOA — Twin River ran into a tough David City defense on Friday and the Titans were unable to find the end zone until the fourth quarter, falling 42-16 to the Scouts.“We had a great gameplan coming in,” Twin River coach Kalin Koch said. “The kids had a good week of practice.
Tate Wood finished 11th overall with a time of 19:03 at the Ord Invite on Friday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Tate Wood finished 11th overall with a time of 19:03 at the Ord Invite on Friday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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BUSY RUNNING WEEK

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
ORD — It was a busy week for Fullerton’s runners.Fullerton ran in the UNK Invite on Monday.Elena Reimer finished 126th overall with a time of 28:27 in the girls Class D race. Tate Wood finished 80th overall with a time of 20:36 in the boys Class D race.
Isaac Supik finds room on the sideline on his way to a touchdown. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Isaac Supik finds room on the sideline on his way to a touchdown. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors tested by No. 6 Jaguars

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
HOWELLS — Fullerton faced its toughest competition of the season on Friday when they took on D-2 No. 6 Howells-Dodge.The Jaguars (5-0) used big plays to grab the momentum early in their 44-20 win over Fullerton. Senior Hunter Luther capped scoring drives with 57- and 70-yard runs.
Madalyn Moeller finished with 10 digs and 9 kills in Twin River’s sweep of Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Madalyn Moeller finished with 10 digs and 9 kills in Twin River’s sweep of Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans cruise to road win over Madison

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
MADISON — The Titans may have turned a corner as they head into the final month of the regular season.Twin River swept Madison 25-21, 25-18, 25-14 for their third win of the season.
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Warriors split with Renegades, Broncos

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
BARTLETT — The Warriors had to settle for a split, but they picked up their third win of the season in the process.Fullerton defeated Stuart 25-18, 23-25, 25-21 on Tuesday. Chambers/Wheeler Central won a back-and-forth match, 25-22, 18-25, 25-19.
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Titans add 2 wins as season dwindles

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
GENOA — Twin River picked up a pair of wins last week as the Titans eye the end of the regular season.Twin River earned a 10-5 win over St. Paul on Thursday. On Tuesday, they picked up an 11-3 win over Pierce.
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Titans run at Tom Dickey Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
ALBION — Twin River traveled to Albion on Friday for the Tom Dickey Invite.The Titans finished 7th overall. Elkhorn Valley edged Stanton for the team title.Micah Stenzel finished 24th overall with a time of 21:18.
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Warriors play home invite on the road

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
HENDERSON — What was originally scheduled as Fullerton’s home invite turned into a road trip last week.The Fullerton Invite had been moved from Pawnee Hills Golf Course in Fullerton to Galaway Creek Golf Course in Henderson.The Warriors finished 10th overall with a team score of 503.