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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 April 2, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 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. Roe Patton Aurora senior Roe Patton broke a school record with a 15-03.00 jump last week at the Aurora Invite.
Fullerton opened their golf season this week. Back from left: Tate Wood, Jacob Finley, Gavin Vetick, Cayden Scheffler, Hunter Gochenour, Tucker Smith, Derek Warner. Front from left: Coach Shawn Ostransky, Parker Aaberg, Dillon Fitzgerald, Kolt Francis, Ryan Cook, Wyatt Beed, Logan Padula, Kingston Samuels. Photo provided

Fullerton opened their golf season this week. Back from left: Tate Wood, Jacob Finley, Gavin Vetick, Cayden Scheffler, Hunter Gochenour, Tucker Smith, Derek Warner. Front from left: Coach Shawn Ostransky, Parker Aaberg, Dillon Fitzgerald, Kolt Francis, Ryan Cook, Wyatt Beed, Logan Padula, Kingston Samuels. Photo provided

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Warriors ready for golf season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors look to improve every time they step on the golf course.Fullerton opened their golf season this week and Fullerton coach Shawn Ostransky has a good problem to have: A deep roster.
Former Fullerton student Roe Patton transferred to Aurora over the summer. He broke the school pole vault record in his first outdoor meet. NCJ file photo

Former Fullerton student Roe Patton transferred to Aurora over the summer. He broke the school pole vault record in his first outdoor meet. NCJ file photo

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Patton sets Aurora record in first outdoor meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
AURORA — Roe Patton now owns records at two schools.Aurora senior Roe Patton set a new pole vault school record last week at the Aurora Invite. He broke the record with a 15-03.00 jump on Friday. He would go on to win the event clearing 15-06.00.
Twin River opened the golf season this week. The team consists of Back row (left to right): Chance Swantek, Corbin Rodriguez, Jaclyn Everett, Jocelyn Robertson. Front row: Cade Kunkel, Ava Martinez, McKenzie King. The team is led by first-year coach Matthew Quick. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River opened the golf season this week. The team consists of Back row (left to right): Chance Swantek, Corbin Rodriguez, Jaclyn Everett, Jocelyn Robertson. Front row: Cade Kunkel, Ava Martinez, McKenzie King. The team is led by first-year coach Matthew Quick. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans looking for consistency on golf course

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
GENOA — Twin River is looking for consistency on the golf course this season.Returning two players from last year’s squad, new Titan coach Matthew Quick will have to incorporate five new faces when they step on the course.

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Warriors earn Goldenrod Conference honors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
FULLERTON — Fullerton basketball players received conference honors last week.Kane Wetovick was selected to the Goldenrod All-Conference First Team. Hunter Gochenour was selected to the Goldenrod All-Conference Third Team.

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Titans open baseball season with pair of wins

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
GENOA — Twin River has opened the baseball season with a 2-1 record, picking up wins against Thurston-Cuming County and Raymond Central, while falling to Ralston on the road.Twin River played their first game at home on Monday, defeating Raymond Central 4-2.
Titans, Warriors see first action of season

Titans, Warriors see first action of season

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Titans, Warriors see first action of season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
CENTRAL CITY — Fullerton and Twin River got their first taste of outdoor competition last week at the Merrick County Invite at Central City.Fullerton’s Jaci Maxfield finished third in the 1600-meter run with a time of 6:12.35. Makayla Robinson finished fifth in the race with a time of 6:14.09.
NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Nance County Girls Basketball Leaders

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Nance County Boys Basketball Leaders

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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