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Korie Konwinski makes a play in the back row for Fullerton in the season-opener against Cross County. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Korie Konwinski makes a play in the back row for Fullerton in the season-opener against Cross County. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to Cougars in season-opener

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
FULLERTON — Fullerton opened the volleyball season on Thursday with a three-set loss to Cross County.The Cougars cruised to a 2510, 25-15, 25-9 win. Fullerton (0-1) struggled at times against Cross County’s size and dominant hitters.Riley Thomas led the way with 7 kills, 6 digs and 2 aces.
Taylor Cook finished 32nd overall with a time of 29:54.

Taylor Cook finished 32nd overall with a time of 29:54.

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Titans, Warriors hit ground running in St. Paul

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
ST. PAUL — Fullerton and Twin River opened their cross country seasons at the St. Paul Invite at the St. Paul Country Club.The event was moved from Miletta Vista Winery a week early because there were still cows in the field. The change of venue worked out in favor of the runners.
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Titans rained out at Fillmore Central

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
GENEVA — Twin River had a pair of games rained out on Saturday at the Fillmore Central Invite — but before returning home, the Titans evened their record at 4-4 on the year.Twin River picked up a 9-4 win over Southern Diller-Odell Saturday morning.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there were no boys sports so we selected two girls.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there were no boys sports so we selected two girls.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for Aug. 27, 2025

News Staff
Friday, August 29, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there were no boys sports, so we selected two girls. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Kneeling: Brock Dubas, Kolt Francis, Mason Hemmingsen, Evan Gleason, Jakob Supik, Cale Dubas, Issac Supik, Riley Williams, Issac Carey, Jack Malander Standing Coach Eric Frenzen, Coach Jeremy Wetovick, Tucker Smith, Landen Glup, Leighton Baker, Maxton Meysenburg, Landon Bittner, Kyle Horn, Wyatt Reilly, Parker Aaberg, Head Coach Brandon Siegel. Photo provided

Kneeling: Brock Dubas, Kolt Francis, Mason Hemmingsen, Evan Gleason, Jakob Supik, Cale Dubas, Issac Supik, Riley Williams, Issac Carey, Jack Malander Standing Coach Eric Frenzen, Coach Jeremy Wetovick, Tucker Smith, Landen Glup, Leighton Baker, Maxton Meysenburg, Landon Bittner, Kyle Horn, Wyatt Reilly, Parker Aaberg, Head Coach Brandon Siegel. Photo provided

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Warriors bring youth and experience

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — The road to the playoffs will not be easy.The Warriors face three ranked teams in the back-half of their 2025 schedule. Fullerton takes on No. 3 Howells-Dodge on the road on Sept. 26. Then the final two weeks of the regular season see No. 2 Archangels Catholic and No.
Kneeling: Adam Schroder, Colsten Rodriguez, Landen Cauthon. Standing: Mateo Rivera, Alex Konwinski, Kendrick Staab, Jaxson McCall, Tate Small, Cinch Beck, Bodie Kingsley, Caleb Rood, Chance Swantek, Braedyn Ramaekers, Owen Johnson, Kade Lund, Travis Blase, Drew Konz, Kaleb Heartford, Tyler Konwinski, Braxtin Fowler. Photo provided

Kneeling: Adam Schroder, Colsten Rodriguez, Landen Cauthon. Standing: Mateo Rivera, Alex Konwinski, Kendrick Staab, Jaxson McCall, Tate Small, Cinch Beck, Bodie Kingsley, Caleb Rood, Chance Swantek, Braedyn Ramaekers, Owen Johnson, Kade Lund, Travis Blase, Drew Konz, Kaleb Heartford, Tyler Konwinski, Braxtin Fowler. Photo provided

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Titans looking for growth every week

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
GENOA — How to do you build off the first winning season in program history? How about a playoff run?Twin River is coming off a 5-3 season where they were not playoff eligible. This year’s squad is eligible and looks to compete each week on the field.
Front row: Tricia Kunkee, Madalyn Moeller, Elle Cromwell, Tayla Zarek, Callie Held, Jaclyn Everett. Middle Row: Macy Nelson, Zoey MacDonald, Molly Connelly, Layney Matthes, Claudia Dopazo, Myah Rinkol. Back Row: Karly Konwinski, Josie Urban, Caitlyn Rupp, Grace Yrkoski, Samanta Ziemba, Eden Gehring, Katie Preister. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Front row: Tricia Kunkee, Madalyn Moeller, Elle Cromwell, Tayla Zarek, Callie Held, Jaclyn Everett. Middle Row: Macy Nelson, Zoey MacDonald, Molly Connelly, Layney Matthes, Claudia Dopazo, Myah Rinkol. Back Row: Karly Konwinski, Josie Urban, Caitlyn Rupp, Grace Yrkoski, Samanta Ziemba, Eden Gehring, Katie Preister. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans ready for travel-heavy season

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
GENOA — Who is up for a road trip?Twin River opens a road-heavy schedule on Thursday when the Titans travel to Hampton to take on the new co-op of Hampton-Heartland and Shelby-Rising City in triangular action. It will also be the first of 13 road trips the team will be taking this season.
Kneeling: Nevaeh Wendtlandt, Ava Smith, Brooklyn Loseke, Korie Konwinski, Kaycee Harter, Madelyn Russell, Claire Russell. Standing: Coach Ike Carr, Tylar Konwinski, Lexxus Schroeder, Addison Coe, Georgia Bridger, Ella Pickrel, Riley Thomas, Rylyn Hemenway, Reese Dubas, Head Coach Theresa Bridger

Kneeling: Nevaeh Wendtlandt, Ava Smith, Brooklyn Loseke, Korie Konwinski, Kaycee Harter, Madelyn Russell, Claire Russell. Standing: Coach Ike Carr, Tylar Konwinski, Lexxus Schroeder, Addison Coe, Georgia Bridger, Ella Pickrel, Riley Thomas, Rylyn Hemenway, Reese Dubas, Head Coach Theresa Bridger

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Retooled Warriors ready to make noise

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
FULLERTON — Nobody wins a championship on day one.The Warriors open the volleyball season on Thursday and they look to make little improvements every time they step on the court.
Adalyn Bishop drives the ball for an RBI single in the Titans win over the GACC Bluejays. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Adalyn Bishop drives the ball for an RBI single in the Titans win over the GACC Bluejays. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans open season with split, runner-up finish

Ken Kush
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
DAVID CITY —A1-1 tie turned into a runaway when the Twin River Titans scored 12 runs in the bottom of the third and posted the threeinning 13-1 win over Guardian Angels Central Catholic in David City on Thursday.
Fullerton's girls golf team kicked off the season at the Central City 3-man Scramble. Photo provided

Fullerton's girls golf team kicked off the season at the Central City 3-man Scramble. Photo provided

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Warriors open golf season at 3-man scamble

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
MARQUETTE — Fullerton got their first taste of golf competition on Thursday when they traveled to Valley View Country Club for the Central City 3-man scramble.The Warriors had teams competing in Division I and Division III.