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Adalyn Bishop finished seventh in the long jump at the High Plains Invite. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Adalyn Bishop finished seventh in the long jump at the High Plains Invite. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Twin River boys finish 5th at High Plains Invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
OSCEOLA— Twin River boys finished fifth on Wednesday at the High Plains Invite at Osceola.The Titans finished with 38 points. Nebraska Christian took home the team title with 101 points.Caleb Rood won the 400-meter dash (54.90) and the 800-meter run (2:10.71).

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Warrior boys win own track invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
FULLERTON — It was delayed because of weather, the field shrank, but when all the dust settled, the Warrior boys won their own invite.Fullerton finished with 120 points on Monday. Central Valley finished second with 93 points. Twin River boys finished sixth with 63 points.

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Area golfers complete busy golf week

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
ALBION — Fullerton and Twin River golfers just completed a busy week, competing twice in Albion and once in Central City.The two teams finished the week on Saturday at the Boone Central Invite at Albion County Club. The Warriors finished fifth, while the Titans finished 10th.

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Fullerton finishes fourth at Burwell Invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
BURWELL — Fullerton had a strong day at the Burwell Invite on Friday.Fullerton boys finished fourth overall with 58.5 points.Kane Wetovick won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:13.35 and finished second in the triple jump with a 10-11.50 leap.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week the girls teams did not compete, so we selected two boys.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week the girls teams did not compete, so we selected two boys.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for April 15, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week the girls teams did not compete, so we selected two boys. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Colsten Rodriguez makes the catch for the third out in the bottom of the second inning on Monday against York. Steve Mosely / York News Times

Colsten Rodriguez makes the catch for the third out in the bottom of the second inning on Monday against York. Steve Mosely / York News Times

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Titans find winning ways, go 3-1 on week

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
GENOA —The season started out rough for the Twin River Titans baseball team as they lost five of their first six games.
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Rodriguez has low score in Stanton

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
STANTON — Twin River continued its golf season last week with a triangular at Elkhorn Acres Golf Club.Corbin Rodriguez finished with the low score on the day, carding a 41. Gavin Vanek shot a 46. The Titans shot a 210 as a team.Stanton finished with a team score of 188.
Kip Hamik led the Warriors with an 80, finishing fourth overall. Isaac Supik finished eighth overall with an 87. Both golfers earned medals at the Wood River Invite. Photos provided

Kip Hamik led the Warriors with an 80, finishing fourth overall. Isaac Supik finished eighth overall with an 87. Both golfers earned medals at the Wood River Invite. Photos provided

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Warriors finish 3rd at Wood River Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
WOOD RIVER — Fullerton finished third last week at the Wood River Invite.The Warriors finished with a team score of 367, one stroke behind Central City. Kearney Catholic took home the team title, carding a 322.Kip Hamik led the Warriors with an 80, finishing fourth overall.

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Still time to register for hoops camp

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Mike Trader’s Annual Mid-America Basketball Camp will conduct eight individual sessions this summer. The overnight and commuter camps for boys and girls will be held on July 6-9 at Doane University and July 20-23 at Central Community College in Columbus.
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 April 8, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor. Callie HeldCallie Held finished second in the triple jump, leaping 31-01.75.