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Paydon Rinkol returns for his senior season for the Titans. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol returns for his senior season for the Titans. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans baseball returns veteran squad

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
GENOA — Look out this spring. The Titans are ready to make some noise.Twin River opened their 2025 campaign on Tuesday against Thurston-Cuming County aftr pushing back the start of the season because of last week’s snow storm.

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Nebraska Public Media sports

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
LINCOLN — Catch all the action from Creighton and Nebraska baseball, plus Nebraska softball, with live television coverage from Nebraska Public Media Sports.Nebraska Softball: Minnesota vs Nebraska – 1 p.m.

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Warriors seek to continue track excellence

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
FULLERTON — Every time you walk on the track, look to improve.That is the message Fullerton track coach Jason Maxfield has for his squad this year. This year’s group features 29 athletes — 21 boys and 8 girls — ranging from state qualifiers to first time participants.
Nolan Dubas finished with 6 points and 5 rebounds at State

Nolan Dubas finished with 6 points and 5 rebounds at State

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NEW BAR SET

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
LINCOLN — One game does not define a season.Fullerton saw their season come to an end on Thursday in the opening round of the Class D2 State Championships at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, falling to the No. 2 seed Wausa, 61-33. The Vikings used a 23-point second quarter to take control of the game.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Winter sports have concluded for the girls, so this week we have selected three boys.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Winter sports have concluded for the girls, so this week we have selected three boys.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for March 19, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Winter sports have concluded for the girls, so this week we have selected two boys. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Winter sports have concluded for the girls, so this week we have selected two boys.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Winter sports have concluded for the girls, so this week we have selected two boys.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for March 12, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Winter sports have concluded for the girls, so this week we have selected two boys. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor.
The district final win was a total team effort. Hunter Gochenour (left) finished with 7 points on Wednesday. Terrick Gonsior (right) added 6 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

The district final win was a total team effort. Hunter Gochenour (left) finished with 7 points on Wednesday. Terrick Gonsior (right) added 6 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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No. 7 seed Fullerton takes on No. 2 Wausa on Thursday

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
LINCOLN — There is no easy road once you get to Lincoln.The Warriors continue their quest for State Title on Thursday when they open play in the Class D-2 NSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament. The No. 7 seed Fullerton (17-8) takes on No. 2 Wausa (23-3) at 6 p.m. at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Fullerton celebrates at midcourt after defeating Garden County 48-29 to win the D2-6 District Final. The Warriors punched their ticket to state for the first time since 2020.

Fullerton celebrates at midcourt after defeating Garden County 48-29 to win the D2-6 District Final. The Warriors punched their ticket to state for the first time since 2020.

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NEXT STOP: STATE

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
KEARNEY — The Warriors are headed to Lincoln.Fullerton punched its ticket to State last week, defeating Garden County 48-29 to win the D2-6 District Title at Kearney Catholic.“I can’t be prouder of our guys,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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STATE BOUND

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Fullerton’s boys basketball team is heading to State this week after the Warriors defeated Garden County 48-29 in the D2-6 District Final held last Wednesday at Kearney Catholic.