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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 Sept. 24, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 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: Tricia Kunkee finished with a team-high 12 kills against Fullerton. RIGHT: Riley Thomas makes the first bump for the Warriors as Lexxus Schroeder looks on. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Tricia Kunkee finished with a team-high 12 kills against Fullerton. RIGHT: Riley Thomas makes the first bump for the Warriors as Lexxus Schroeder looks on. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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COUNTY CLASH

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
SILVER CREEK — Thursday’s matchup between Fullerton and Twin River had a lot on the line.Wins have been hard to come by for both teams, so the chance to walk away with a win was important. To have that win come at the hands of a county rival, that was a bonus.
JLee Van Driel has selected where she plans to play softball at in college. She announced her verbal commitment to the University of Kansas over the weekend. NCJ file photo

JLee Van Driel has selected where she plans to play softball at in college. She announced her verbal commitment to the University of Kansas over the weekend. NCJ file photo

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Van Driel chooses Jayhawks

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
GENOA — Twin River junior JLee Van Driel will trade in her Titan pinstripes for Jayhawk blue.The Titan’s softball standout announced her verbal commitment to the University of Kansas over the weekend. Van Driel said she plans to sign with the program during the November early signing period.
Fullerton sophomore Landen Glup shakes off a defender after catching a pass on Friday. He finished with 5 catches for 59 yards. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton sophomore Landen Glup shakes off a defender after catching a pass on Friday. He finished with 5 catches for 59 yards. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to Bulldogs, 46-14

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
FULLERTON — Fullerton struggled to slow Osceola down on Friday and the Bulldogs ran all over the field.Osceola (2-2) finished with 461 yards of total offense in their 46-14 win over Fullerton (2-2). The Bulldogs scored 40 unanswered points, holding the Warriors scoreless for the entire second half.
Braxtin Fowler scored two second half touchdowns for the Titans. NCJ file photo

Braxtin Fowler scored two second half touchdowns for the Titans. NCJ file photo

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Big plays doom Titans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
LEIGH — Clarkson/Leigh used big play after big play to take control of Friday’s matchup with Twin River early.The Patriots only needed one play on each of the first three drives to find the endzone.
Lylla Sabata tees off at the Boone Central Invite on Saturday. Photo provided

Lylla Sabata tees off at the Boone Central Invite on Saturday. Photo provided

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Warriors golf at York, Boone Central invites

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
ALBION — Fullerton traveled to Albion on Saturday for the Boone Central Invite at Albion Country Club.Lylla Sabata had the low score on the day for the Warriors, carding a 120. Fullerton coach Shawn Ostransky said that Melinda Reimer (132) and Aubrey Syslo (144) each had career bests.
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Titans fall to Crusaders, Bluehawks

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
DONIPHAN — The Titans’ late-inning rally fell short on Thursday.Class C No. 9 Twin River scored 2 runs in the top of the seventh inning but could not tie the game as Grand Island Central Catholic escaped with an 8-7 win.

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Warriors run at Ravenna Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
RAVENNA — Fullerton traveled to the Ravenna Golf Club on Thursday for the Ravenna Invite.The boys team finished 15th overall. Doniphan-Trumbull took home the team title. The girls team did not have three runners to post a team score. Kearney Catholic took home the girls team title.

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Titans run at O’Neill Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
O’NEILL — Twin River traveled to the O’Neill Country Club for the O’Neill Invite on Friday.The Titans finished 10th overall. Pierce took home the team title, edging Bloomfield-Wausa and O’Neill.Micah Stenzel was Twin River’s top runner, finishing 47th overall with a time of 21:12.
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 Sept. 17, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 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. Ella PickrelElla Pickrel had 9 kills and an ace in Fullerton’s win over Chambers/Wheeler Central on Saturday.