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NCJ file photo by Ken Kush

NCJ file photo by Ken Kush

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Titans compete at Steepleview, David City

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
HUMPHREY — Twin River had a pair of golfers compete on Thursday at the Defenders Invite at Steepleview Golf Course in Humphrey.Corbin Rodriguez finished sixth overall with an 85.On Monday, the team competed in a triangular at David City Gold Course against David City and Shelby-Rising City.
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 April 29, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor. Adalyn BishopTwin River’s Adalyn Bishop won the long jump with a 15-07.
Warriors enjoy home cooking, sort of

Warriors enjoy home cooking, sort of

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Warriors enjoy home cooking, sort of

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
FULLERTON — It was the home track, but not a home meet.Fullerton competed on Thursday in the Palmer Invite held at the Fullerton track.Kane Wetovick finished second in the 400-meter dash with a time of 51.89, just 0.28 seconds behind Nebraska Christian’s Titus Birnie.
Corbin Rodriguez led the Titans with a 93 at Quail Run. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Corbin Rodriguez led the Titans with a 93 at Quail Run. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans take on Quail Run, David City courses

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
COLUMBUS — The large cottonwood trees that line the fairways on the south side of the levee at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus make the back-nine a difficult challenge.The sound off golf balls hitting off the large trees is a pretty common sound during high school tournaments.
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Warriors finish 2nd at St. Paul Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
ST. PAUL — Fullerton had four golfers in the top 15 as the Warriors finished as runner-up at the St. Paul Invite on Thursday at the St. Paul Country Club.Fullerton finished with a team score of 321 to tie with Central City. St.
Chuck Davenport makes the routine play at first base last week against Wayne. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Chuck Davenport makes the routine play at first base last week against Wayne. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans go 1-2 for week, readying for playoffs

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GENOA — Twin River seniors Colsten Rodriguez, Brayden Santos and Aden Feezell all contributed to their team’s lone victory of the week as the Titans moved to 5-10 overall heading into the final week of the regular season.

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Titan boys, girls finish third at own invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GENOA — Twin River played host to three other teams on Thursday at the Twin River Invite.Archangels Catholic swept the team titles, while Twin River finished third.Grace Yrkoski won the high jump, clearing 4-07. Callie Held won the 1600-meter run with a time of 6:14.98.
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 April 22, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor. Sami SullivanFullerton’s Sami Sullivan finished first in the shot put on with a 33-06.
Braxtin Fowler makes the catch in the outfield. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Braxtin Fowler makes the catch in the outfield. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans drop pair to St. Paul/Palmer, Fairbury

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA — A water main break in Genoa brought spring baseball to Osceola last Tuesday afternoon.Due to the break the game between the St. Paul/Palmer and the Twin River was moved to Osceola.