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Mya Ramaekers finished with 6 points in the Titans’ regular season finale. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Mya Ramaekers finished with 6 points in the Titans’ regular season finale. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Bulldogs too much for Titans in regular season finale

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
GENOA — It’s not the way the Titans wanted to head into the postseason.Twin River closed out the regular season on Thursday with a 60-26 loss to Humphrey Lindsay. The Titans were held to just 7 first half points and trailed by 31 points at the intermission.Mya Ramaekers led the Titans with 6 points.
Terrick Gonsior leads the break off a steal for the Warriors. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz Central City 51, Fullerton 47 Fullerton: Wetovick 25, Gochenour 6, F. Dubas 5, N. Dubas 5, Supik 3, Gonsior 3. Central City: Ruhl 23, Lueders 9, Negus 8, Ryan 6, Morner 5.

Terrick Gonsior leads the break off a steal for the Warriors. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz Central City 51, Fullerton 47 Fullerton: Wetovick 25, Gochenour 6, F. Dubas 5, N. Dubas 5, Supik 3, Gonsior 3. Central City: Ruhl 23, Lueders 9, Negus 8, Ryan 6, Morner 5.

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Warriors fall to Bison in overtime

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
CENTRAL CITY — A stop here, a whistle there. The outcome could have been completely different.Fullerton fell to Central City 51-47 in overtime on Friday.“First off, I’ll give credit to Central City,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said. “They are a great team. But I want to give credit to our team.
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Held a district champ, headed for State

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
TEKAMAH — Zach Held punched his ticket to the NSAA Class C State at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha.Twin River finished 12th overall with 41.5 points at the NSAA Class C District 2 at Tekamah-Herman. David City (166.5 points) edged Cedar Catholic (164.0 points) for the team district title.
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 Feb. 12, 2025

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 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. Braedyn RamaekersBraedyn Ramaekers scored 24 points on Friday against Dorchester and 9 points on Thursday against Hampton.
LEFT: Jakob Supik finds the open man in the first half. MIDDLE: Cael Dubas drives around a group of defenders. RIGHT: Terrick Gonsior had 3 points against Heartland Lutheran. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Jakob Supik finds the open man in the first half. MIDDLE: Cael Dubas drives around a group of defenders. RIGHT: Terrick Gonsior had 3 points against Heartland Lutheran. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors overcome slow start for win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors overcame a slow start on Saturday, exploding for 21 points in the second quarter as they cruised to a 66-38 win over Heartland Lutheran.Class D-2 No.
Braedyn Ramaekers scored 24 points on Friday against Dorchester and 9 points on Thursday against Hampton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Braedyn Ramaekers scored 24 points on Friday against Dorchester and 9 points on Thursday against Hampton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans top Longhorns, 65-21

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
DORCHESTER — Twin River has been playing the best basketball of their season over the last couple of weeks.The Titans, winners of 6 of the last 7 games, picked up a convincing road win on Friday, topping Dorchester 65-21 to improve to 10-10 on the year.
Next stop district meet for Titans, Warriors

Next stop district meet for Titans, Warriors

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Next stop district meet for Titans, Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
GRAND ISLAND — Fullerton and Twin River wrapped the regular season on Saturday at the Crusader Invitational at Grand Island Central Catholic.Fullerton finished seventh overall with 61 points. Twin River finished 14th. Scotus Central Catholic took home the team title, finishing with 213 points.
Clara Preister finished with 10 points and 9 rebounds against Hampton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Clara Preister finished with 10 points and 9 rebounds against Hampton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans cruise past Hawks, fall to Longhorns

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
GENOA — It was like the Titans could do no wrong on Thursday.Twin River cruised to a 50-15 win at home over Hampton.The Ti t a n s capitalized on their pressure defense from the opening tip. As soon as the Hawks inbounded the ball, Titan defenders jumped into action.
Braxtin Fowler finished fourth at 126 pounds. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

Braxtin Fowler finished fourth at 126 pounds. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

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Titans wrestle at Crossroads Conference Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
BRAINARD — Twin River traveled to East Butler on Thursday for the Crossroads Conference Invite.Twin River finished 10th at the conference invite. Shelby-Rising City finished first with 116 points. Cross County/Osceola finished second with 108.5 point.Cade Kunkel finished second at 106 pounds.