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Twin River finished third at the Fairbury Invite. NCJ photo by Jen Johnson

Twin River finished third at the Fairbury Invite. NCJ photo by Jen Johnson

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Titans go 2-1 at Fairbury

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
FAIRBURY — The Titan bats came alive over the weekend at the Fairbury Invite.Twin River (4-7) recorded 8 hits in their 9-1 win over Fairbury, 9 hits in their 6-4 loss to Freeman and 4 hits in their 6-1 win over Centennial.Twin River 9, Fairbury 1The Titans jumped out to an early 3-0 lead against...
NCJ photos by Ken Kush

NCJ photos by Ken Kush

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Sabata medals at Sutton

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
SUTTON — The weather for golf in Nebraska in September can run the gamut of many different conditions.It can be hot and muggy. It could be raining It could be cold and windy or heaven forbid.
Londyn Ziemba receives a serve during the second set against Central Valley on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Londyn Ziemba receives a serve during the second set against Central Valley on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall to No. 1 Cougars, Chargers

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
FULLERTON — The Warriors dropped to 0-4 on the year after falling to two tough opponents on Thursday.Fullerton opened the night against Class D-1 No. 1 Central Valley. The Cougars went on the attack early, cruising to a 25-14, 25-10 win.Brynn Bakewell led the attack with 3 kills.
LEFT: Fullerton sophomore Kiptyn Hamik made his cross country debut last week in Albion, finishing 93rd with a time of 24:15.3. CENTER: Austry Adams was Fullerton’s top finisher on the girls team, crossing the finish line 69th with a time of 26:43.8. RIGHT: Twin River’s Carson Kershaw finished 109th with a time of 25:35.1. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Fullerton sophomore Kiptyn Hamik made his cross country debut last week in Albion, finishing 93rd with a time of 24:15.3. CENTER: Austry Adams was Fullerton’s top finisher on the girls team, crossing the finish line 69th with a time of 26:43.8. RIGHT: Twin River’s Carson Kershaw finished 109th with a time of 25:35.1. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans, Warriors battle heat, other runners

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
ALBION — The cross-country season continued on Friday as Fullerton and Twin River participated in the Boone Central Invite at Albion Country Club.The start time was moved up an hour because of anticipated high temperatures.The top finisher in the girls’ race was Wayne’s Tayla Hurner, who won the...
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 September 2, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 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. JLee Van DrielTwin River’s JLee Van Driel has opened the season with a .833 batting average. She has 15 hits in 18 at bats.
The Warriors gain a first down during the first half of Friday’s season-opener. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

The Warriors gain a first down during the first half of Friday’s season-opener. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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No. 2 Huskies too much for Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
SHELBY — The Warriors faced a tall task to open the season, taking on one of the State’s top defensive teams on the road.No. 2 Shelby-Rising City (1-0) limited Fullerton (0-1) to just 110 yards of offense on Friday on their way to a 42-6 win.The Warrior offense had to settle for short gains most of...
The Titan defense collapses on the rusher to make a stop. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The Titan defense collapses on the rusher to make a stop. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans struggle against Centurions

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
CAIRO — The Twin River offense struggled to gain traction in their 79-20 opening week loss to Centura.“Centura is a good team,” Twin River coach Kalin Koch said. “I knew they had a lot of good players. They have good coaches.”The Titans (0-1) opened the game with a balanced run-to-pass offense.
Renee Reimers finished 44th with a time of 30:33. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Renee Reimers finished 44th with a time of 30:33. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Runners begin in St. Paul

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
ST. PAUL — Fullerton and Twin River opened the cross-country season on Thursday at the St. Paul Invite.Fullerton’s Tate Wood was the county’s top finisher, coming in 11th with a time of 19:02, which was 10 seconds faster than he ran the course last year.
Ava Smith had 9 digs for Fullerton in their season-opening match against Cross County. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Ava Smith had 9 digs for Fullerton in their season-opening match against Cross County. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Energized Warriors play well in loss

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
STROMSBURG — Watching the team, you would never know the score on the scoreboard or which team was ahead.Purely based on energy, you would have thought Fullerton was cruising to a three-set sweep of Cross County.
Myah Rinkol had 3 kills against Hampton/Heartland and 2 kills against Shelby-Rising City. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Myah Rinkol had 3 kills against Hampton/Heartland and 2 kills against Shelby-Rising City. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans have busy first week, go 0-5

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
SHELBY — Twin River traveled to Shelby on opening night of the 2026 high school volleyball season for a triangular against the host C-2 No. 9 Huskies and the H & H Bearcats.Twin River lost a tough one to the Bearcats by the scores of 2426, 25-20 and 25-18 and dropped a two-set final to the host...