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Lane Lund puts his body on the line for a loose ball against Cross County. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Lane Lund puts his body on the line for a loose ball against Cross County. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars red hot against Titans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
GENOA — It was a tough day at the office for the Titans.Twin River dropped their third game in a row on Thursday, falling to Cross County 62-43. The Cougars exploded for 23 first quarter points to take control of the contest early.Cross County shot a blistering 51 percent from the field.
Georgia Bridger makes a move in the paint on her way to 2 of her 7 points on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger makes a move in the paint on her way to 2 of her 7 points on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors advance in Goldenrod play

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
FULLERTON — The Warriors capitalized on a career night from senior Jaci Maxfield and cruised to a 44-35 win over Newman Grove/St. Edward in the opening round of the Goldenrod Conference Tournament.“It was a good night — a career night — for her,” Fullerton coach Jason Maxfield said. “We needed it.
Parker Aaberg finished third at the Elm Creek Invite. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Parker Aaberg finished third at the Elm Creek Invite. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors finish 7th, 8th at invites

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Fullerton had a busy couple of days, traveling to Elm Creek on Friday and Dunning on Saturday.On Saturday at the Sandhills Thedford Knights Invite, Fullerton’s boys finished 8th overall with 63 points. Central Valley took home the team title with 198 points.
Chance Swantek and the Titans traveled to Stromsburg for the Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

Chance Swantek and the Titans traveled to Stromsburg for the Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

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Titan wrestlers finish 10th at Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
STROMSBURG — Twin River traveled to Stromsburg on Saturday for the Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County. The Titans finished 10th overall with 56.5 points. Crofton/Bloomfield took home the team title with 176.5 points, edging David City by just 6 points.Zach Held (120 pounds) finished second.
Twin River has learned their inaugural paths in the Crossroads Conference Tournament, which tips off on Jan. 25 in York. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Twin River has learned their inaugural paths in the Crossroads Conference Tournament, which tips off on Jan. 25 in York. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans learn CRC Tournament paths

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 17, 2025
YORK — The Titans have learned their pairings for their first conference basketball tournament since joining the Crossroads Conference this year.The Twin River girls’ team is the No. 7 seed, and they will take on No. 10 Meridian on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at York University.
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. 15, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 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.
Kane Wetovick goes up for 2 of his career-high 32 points on Friday against Heartland. The sophomore also grabbed 17 rebounds in the win. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Kane Wetovick goes up for 2 of his career-high 32 points on Friday against Heartland. The sophomore also grabbed 17 rebounds in the win. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors stay unbeaten at home

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Warriors are playing their best basketball of the year and are now winners in their last four games.Fullerton traveled to Central City on Thursday and defeated Nebraska Christian 61-41 and played host to Heartland on Friday, winning 42-36 to improve to 7-4 on the year.
Georgia Bridger fights for a loose ball on Friday against Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger fights for a loose ball on Friday against Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors drop pair to No. 9 Eagles, Huskies

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Warriors will look to regroup ahead of the Goldenrod Conference Tournament when they play Palmer on Thursday.The Warriors dropped a pair of games last week, falling to Class D-1 No. 9 Nebraska Christian, 54-31, and Heartland, 35-34.
Colton Harris and the Warriors competed at the Bobcat Invite in Summerland. NCH photo by Melissa Aaberg

Colton Harris and the Warriors competed at the Bobcat Invite in Summerland. NCH photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors finish 8th at Summerland

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
SUMMERLAND — Fullerton wrestlers traveled to Summerland on Saturday for the Bobcat Invite.Fullerton finished 8th overall with 64.5 point. Pender took home the team title with 120.5 points, edging second place Guardian Angels Central Catholic by 1.5 points.Tate Wood finished 1st at 113 pounds.
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Titans have busy wrestling week

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
GENOA — The Titans had a busy wrestling week.Twin River played host to Neligh-Oakdale and Central Valley in a triangular on Thursday. They traveled to Winside on Friday for an invite before finishing the week in David City at the Aquinas Invite.