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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. 3, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 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.
Alex Konwinski pressures the Giltner quarterback early in Friday’s game. The Twin River freshman recorded a sack on the play. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Alex Konwinski pressures the Giltner quarterback early in Friday’s game. The Twin River freshman recorded a sack on the play. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans break records in win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
GENOA — Twin River wanted to make a statement in their season-opener against Giltner and that is exactly what they did.The Titans set a school record for points scored in a game in their 74-20 win over the Hornets. The previous record was 67 points in a game when Twin River defeated Madison in 2023.
Fullerton sophomore Cael Dubas found massive holes to run through on Friday on his way to 224 yards on 22 carries. He also found the end zone four times. NCJ photo by Sami Sullivan

Fullerton sophomore Cael Dubas found massive holes to run through on Friday on his way to 224 yards on 22 carries. He also found the end zone four times. NCJ photo by Sami Sullivan

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Warriors open season with home win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
FULLERTON — The Victory Bell was ringing in Fullerton on Friday.Fullerton (1-0) opened the season with a dominant 56-16 win over Palmer (0-1).“First off, I cannot express enough how proud I am of our young crew,” Fullerton coach Brandon Siegel said. “I saw awesome effort through the entire game.
Tricia Kunkee and Jaclyn Everett go up for a block at the net against Hampton-Heartland. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Tricia Kunkee and Jaclyn Everett go up for a block at the net against Hampton-Heartland. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans winless in first 5 matches

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
HAMPTON — The Titans dropped a pair of matched on Thursday to open the volleyball season.Twin River (0-5) fell to Shelby-Rising City, 25-12, 2519, and Hampton-Heartland, 24-26, 25-12, 25-18.Tricia Kunkee and Madalyn Moeller each finished with 4 kills against Shelby-Rising City.
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.