Sports

Twin River tightens sports eligibility requirements

GENOA — If a student wants to compete for the Titans, they will have to keep their grades up.The Twin River Board of Education tightened academic eligibility for students wanting to compete in sports and activities in the coming year.

Fullerton, High Plains form co-op for junior high football

FULLERTON — There will be a junior high football team this year.The Fullerton Board of Education approved a plan on Wednesday to co-op with High Plains for the upcoming school year. The High Plains Board of Education approved the plan at their meeting on Monday.

All-star schedule announced

LINCOLN — The best athletes from the senior class of 2025 showcase their skills in the state’s yearly all-star games for softball, volleyball and basketball. Nebraska Public Media will bring high school sports fans live coverage on its WORLD television channel.
Keila Dubas, Jaci Maxfield, Morgan Supik and JLee Van Driel join Makayla Robinson to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

Keila Dubas, Jaci Maxfield, Morgan Supik and JLee Van Driel join Makayla Robinson to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

NCJ announces girls 2024-2025 All-Area teams

There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.
Nolan Dubas

Nolan Dubas

TOP OF THEIR GAMES

There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.

Week-by-week NCJ Athletes of the Week

Aug. 28, 2024JLee Van Driel & Marcie Spitz Sept. 4, 2024Fletcher Dubas & Keila Dubas Sept. 11, 2024Cael Dubas & Makayla Robinson Sept. 18, 2024Paydon Rinkol & Kaleigh Rickard Sept. 25, 2024Fletcher Dubas & Jaci Maxfield Oct. 2, 2024Tate Wood & Laine Ziemba Oct.
Fullerton’s Fletcher Dubas plays in Sertoma 8-Man All-Star Game

Fullerton’s Fletcher Dubas plays in Sertoma 8-Man All-Star Game

Fullerton’s Fletcher Dubas plays in Sertoma 8-Man All-Star Game

Fullerton’s Fletcher Dubas represented the Warriors one final time on Saturday, playing for the West team in the Sertoma 8-Man All-Star Game at Hastings College. The East team de feated the West, 14-8. Dubas played on the West defense.

NSAA approves changes

The following changes have been approved by the NSAA. Some of the changes will not affect Fullerton and Twin River athletes.Baseball• Jamboree games are allowed, beginning Week 36 through Tuesday of Week 37 of the NSAA Calendar.