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Titans win duals, compete at invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
By Rick HoltzNCJ Co-Owner ARAPAHOE — Twin River hit the road and competed on Saturday in the Darrell Barnes Wrestling Invite at Arapahoe High School.Twin River finished 9th overall with 69.5 points. North Platte St. Patrick’s edged Southern Valley for the team title, 126.5 points. to 119 points.
Twin River got a bit of revenge last week, beating Shelby-Rising City 46-44 in the consolation round of the Crossroads Conference Tournament on Tuesday. The win avenged a 2-point loss from the second game of the season. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Twin River got a bit of revenge last week, beating Shelby-Rising City 46-44 in the consolation round of the Crossroads Conference Tournament on Tuesday. The win avenged a 2-point loss from the second game of the season. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Titans get revenge at CRC Tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Twin River got a bit of revenge last week, beat- ing Shelby-Rising City 46-44 in the consolation round of the Crossroads Conference Tournament on Tuesday. The win avenged a 2-point loss from the sec- ond game of the season.

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Bowling, Wrestling, Swimming & Diving on Nebraska Public Media

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
LINCOLN — This February, Nebraska Public Media brings viewers the live action of NSAA State High School Bowling, Wrestling, and Swimming and Diving Championships.Nebraska’s top high school boys’ and girls’ bowlers will compete for state championship medals starting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb.

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Warriors finish 8th at Central Valley

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
GREELEY — The Warriors traveled to Greeley on Saturday for the Central Valley Invite.Fullerton finished 8th overall with 79 points. Aquinas Catholic edged Central Valley for the team title, finishing with 168 points to 158.5 points.
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.