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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.
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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.
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.