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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 Jan. 29, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 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. Cade KunkelCade Kunkel was the 106-pound champion at the Madison Invite.
Clara Preister finished with a team-high 17 points on Monday against Dorchester. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Clara Preister finished with a team-high 17 points on Monday against Dorchester. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans drop CRC nail-biter to No. 7 Longhorns

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
YORK — One more possession could have changed everything.Class D-2 No. 7 Dorchester scored the go-ahead basket with 8.3 seconds remaining in the Crossroads Conference semifinal against Twin River at York University to advance with a 45-44 win.
Fullerton finished as the runner-up in this year’s Goldenrod Conference Tournament. The Warriors defeated Palmer 65-20 and Central Valley 49-47 before falling to Archangels Catholic 47-22 in the finals. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton finished as the runner-up in this year’s Goldenrod Conference Tournament. The Warriors defeated Palmer 65-20 and Central Valley 49-47 before falling to Archangels Catholic 47-22 in the finals. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors finish as GRC runner-up

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
GREELEY — The Warriors will have Saturday’s loss in the conference tournament in the back of their minds for the rest of the season.Class D-2 No. 4 Archangels Catholic overcame a slow start to secure the Goldenrod Conference Tournament title Saturday, defeating Class D-2 No.
Twin River’s defense had their hands full with McCool Junction’s 6-foot-6, 295 pound Mapieu Kouchinin. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River’s defense had their hands full with McCool Junction’s 6-foot-6, 295 pound Mapieu Kouchinin. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans fall to No. 4 Mustangs in quarterfinal

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
YORK — Twin River’s Paydon Rinkol drew the short straw on Monday.The Titan senior was tasked with providing defensive help on McCool Junction’s 6-foot-6, 295 pound big man, Mapieu Kouchinin.
Tate Wood won the 113-pound weight class. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Tate Wood won the 113-pound weight class. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Fullerton boys 7th at Neligh

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
NELIGH — Fullerton’s boys and girls wrestling teams traveled to Neligh last week for invitationals.The girls wrestled on Friday and the boys wrestled on Saturday. The boys team finished 7th overall out of 18 teams with 81.0 points. Central Valley took home the team title with 210.0 points.
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Titans finish 14th at Madison Invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
MADISON — Twin River traveled to Madison on Friday for the Madison Invite.The Titans finished 14th overall with 40.0 points. West Point-Beemer took home the team title with 202.5 points, edging Gretna East by 1 point.Cade Kunkel was the 106-pound champion.
LEFT: Riley Thomas finished with 6 points and 4 rebounds. MIDDLE: Georgia Bridger had 8 points and 5 rebounds. RIGHT: Jaci Maxfield led the Warriors with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Riley Thomas finished with 6 points and 4 rebounds. MIDDLE: Georgia Bridger had 8 points and 5 rebounds. RIGHT: Jaci Maxfield led the Warriors with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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No. 10 Eagles top Warriors in Goldenrod Conference Tourney

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 24, 2025
CENTRAL CITY — Fullerton ran into a brick wall named Nebraska Christian on Tuesday.The Warriors struggled early against the Class D-1 No. 10 Eagles’ press defense. The offense was held without a field goal for nearly seven minutes.
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 Jan. 22, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 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.
LEFT: Katie Preister pulls up for 2 of her 5 points against Cross County. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel goes in for an easy 2 points after stealing the ball near midcourt. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Katie Preister pulls up for 2 of her 5 points against Cross County. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel goes in for an easy 2 points after stealing the ball near midcourt. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans see loss as measuring stick

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
GENOA — Not many teams are going to outwork Twin River.The Titans like to run on offense and pressure you on defense. On Thursday, they ran into a team that could run with them.“This was a good test for us,” Twin River coach Matthew Quick said. “We have to build off this.
Kane Wetovick scores 2 of his game-high 17 points on Monday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Kane Wetovick scores 2 of his game-high 17 points on Monday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors win GRC opener

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors are moving on in the Goldenrod Conference Tournament.Fullerton opened conference play on Monday with a 65-20 win over Palmer.The Warriors led 32-8 at halftime. Fullerton used the third quarter to put the game away, capitalizing on a 17-2 run in the quarter.