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Warriors 3rd at conference meet

GRAND ISLAND — Fullerton finished third in the Goldenrod Conference meet on Wednesday at Indianhead Golf Course in Grand Island.The Warriors finished with a team score of 379. Archangels Catholic took home the team title with a 348.
Garrett Alexander makes the play at first base during second inning. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Garrett Alexander makes the play at first base during second inning. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Titans rally, but Warriors get walk off win in extra innings

FORT CALHOUN — The Titans rallied late to force extra innings, but the Warriors ended Twin River’s season in the opening round of the C-3 District on Thursday.Kruz Fiddler hit a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Lincoln Lutheran a 3-2 win over Twin River.
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.

NCJ Athletes of the Week for May 7, 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.  Kyle HornKyle Horn finished second in the 110-meter hurdles on Friday at the Goldenrod Conference meet.
Jaycek Green turned in a season best time of 20.22in the 110-meter hurdles on Friday at the Goldenrod Conference track meet.  NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Jaycek Green turned in a season best time of 20.22in the 110-meter hurdles on Friday at the Goldenrod Conference track meet. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Warriors seek GRC glory

HUMPHREY — Fullerton traveled to Humphrey on Friday for the Goldenrod Conference track meet.The Warrior boys finished fifth with 48 points. Riverside took home the boys team title. The Warrior girls finished 10th with 6 points. Nebraska Christian took home the girls team title.
Adalyn Bishop finished fourth in the long jump. NCJ photos by Beth Sparrow

Adalyn Bishop finished fourth in the long jump. NCJ photos by Beth Sparrow

Short-handed Titans compete at Crossroads Conference meet

OSCEOLA — Twin River tested their times against rest of the Crossroads Conference on Saturday at the conference meet in Osceola.The Titans were short-handed for the meeting. The district’s graduation ceremonies were also scheduled for Saturday.Twin River’s girls finished ninth with 17 points.
Tucker Smith finished with a 117 at the St. Cecilia Invite. Photo provided

Tucker Smith finished with a 117 at the St. Cecilia Invite. Photo provided

Warriors finish 11th at Southern Hills

HASTINGS — Fullerton finished 11th overall on Thursday at the St. Cecilia Invite at Southern Hills Golf Course.The Warriors shot a 420 on the day. Adams Central took home the team title, finishing with a 331.Cayden Scheffler led the Warriors with a 93 to finish 19th overall. Tate Wood shot a 105.
Braxtin Fowler hits a ground ball in the sixth inning. He reached base on an error and later scored in the inning. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Braxtin Fowler hits a ground ball in the sixth inning. He reached base on an error and later scored in the inning. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Titans fall to ranked teams last week

GENOA — The Titans took on two of the state’s top Class C teams last week ahead of Thursday’s District C-3 game.Twin River dropped a road game to Class C No. 3 Adams Central, 7-0, on Wednesday. The Titans fell to Class C No. 1 Central City/Centura, 10-4, on Thursday.
Rodriguez

Rodriguez

Rodriguez finishes 5th at Steepleview

HUMPHREY — Twin River traveled to Humphrey on Thursday for the Archangels Catholic Invite at Steepleview Golf CourseTwin River finished with team score of 476. Riverside took home the team title, shooting 356 on the day.Corbin Rodriguez finished fifth overall, five strokes off the lead with an 83.
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.

NCJ Athletes of the Week for April 30, 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. Evan GleasonEvan Gleason set a PR for the season in the discus throw on Friday at the Palmer Invite in Fullerton.
Braedyn Ramaekers was the go-ahead run for the Titans in a 2-1 win over Aurora on Wednesday. He scored on a 2-out single by Garrett Alexander in the bottom of the third inning. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Braedyn Ramaekers was the go-ahead run for the Titans in a 2-1 win over Aurora on Wednesday. He scored on a 2-out single by Garrett Alexander in the bottom of the third inning. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans snap 5-game skid

GENOA— What a difference a week can make.Twin River snapped a 5-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over Aurora on Wednesday. Then on Friday, the Titans won their second straight with a 2-1 road win over Douglas County West.