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JLee Van Driel pitched 7 innings, giving up 3 runs on 7 hits. She walked 4 batters and struck out 2. NCJ file photo by Jen Johnson

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Titans top Vipers, fall to Dukes

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

GENOA — Twin River picked up their second win of the season last week as the Titans split a pair of games.Twin River 11, NEN 3Twin River picked up their second win of the year, defeating Class C No. 9 NEN 11-3 on the road last Tuesday.

Back Row L-R: Assistant Coach Jeremy Wetovick, Brock Dubas, Mason Hemmingsen, Tucker Smith, Isaac Supik, Kane Wetovick, Kingston Samuels, Landen Glup, Riley Williams, Leighton Baker, Jakob Supik, Isaac Carey, Cael Dubas, Wyatt Reilly, Parker Aaberg, Kyle Horn, Assistant Coach Eric Frenzen, and Head Coach Brandon Siegel Kneeling L-R: Kale Robinson, Breydem Navarro, Joe Johnson, Brayden Voichahoske, Chase Lesiak, Barrett Bridger, and Cole Small. Photo provided

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Experienced Warriors adding to foundation

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

FULLERTON — Fullerton is ready to run it back this year and they have their eyes on another playoff berth.“It feels great to be back on the field with the team!” Fullerton coach Brandon Siegel said.

Twin River will be a fun team to watch this season. The Titans open the 2026 campaign on the road on Friday when they take on Centura. NCJ photo by Jen Johnson

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New look Titans ready to turn heads

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

GENOA — You can learn a lot about a team by how hard they work in the offseason. If that holds true, the sky is the limit for the Titans this year.Twin River coach Kalin Koch said the team had a strong offseason.

Back Row (L-R): Head Coach Ziemba, Hailey Johnson, Kaycee Harter, Londyn Ziemba, Brooklynn Loseke, Koco Samuels, Brynn Bakewell, Ava Smith, Riley Thomas, Lexxus Schroeder, Assistant Coach Garcia. Front Row (L-R): Student Manager Molly Dubas, Nevaeh Wendtlandt, Lincoln Schroeder, Sara Russel, Layla Page, Ellie Meysenburg, Reese Dubas, Claire Russel, and Student Manager Kinsley Busch. Not pictured: Addison Coe and Student Manager Kinsley Bremer Photo provided

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Warrior youth movement begins now

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

FULLERTON — There are plenty of new faces around the Fullerton volleyball program these days.From a new coaching staff in Megan Ziemba and Joshua Garcia, the varsity team will feature six freshmen at the start of the year.“The younger girls on this team definitely look to the strong leadership of...

Fans can expect big things from the Titan volleyball team this year. They are looking to add a few bricks to the foundation that was built in previous years. Look for Twin River to be competitive each and every time they step out on the court. NCJ photo by Jen Johnson

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Titans ready to make some noise

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

GENOA — It’s a new year and Twin River is looking to add a new layer of bricks to the volleyball foundation that was built in recent years.New coach Lisa Matthes said that she wants her squad to focus on the things they can control and do those things well.“At practice, we talk about how the sport...

Aubrey Thies shot a 59 last week when the Warriors took on Boone Central. Photo provided

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Warriors open golf season in Central City, Albion

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

ALBION — The golf season continued on Monday as Fullerton traveled to Albion to take on Boone Central at Albion Country Club. Melinda Reimer The Warriors shot 250 as a team. Melinda Reimer finished with a 57.Aubrey Thies fired a 59.It was Fullerton’s second outing of the year.

Titans senior JLee Van Driel had a game to remember as she tripled twice in the first inning, scored twice and drove in two runs. She tripled again later in the game as she had three of the teams 11 hits. She crossed home plate four times in the loss. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

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Titan defense struggles early on in season

Ken Kush

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

WEST POINT — The Twin River Titans season softball opener at Guardian Angels Central Catholic started out as well as head coach Renae Van Driel could have hoped.The Titans scored eight times in the top of the first and opened a lead of 10-2 though 2 1/2 innings before the hosts found their...

There may not be a lot of them, but fans can expect big things from the Titan cross country team. Ryker Stenzel (left), Cyrus Davenport and Carson Kershaw are an experienced group looking to show improvement each week they step out on the course. NCJ photo by Jen Johnson

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Experienced Titans ready to run together

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

GENOA — They are few in number, but mighty in resolve.Twin River opens the cross country season with three experienced runners on the squad.

Back row (Standing): Head Coach Jordan Wetovick, Student Manager Hayes Wetovick, Ella Hemmingsen, Austry Adams, Delylla Olson, Renee Reimers, Asst Coach Jeremy Hubel, Seated: Tate Wood, Jacob Maxfield, Kipytn Hamik. Photo provided

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Warriors eye return run to State

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

FULLERTON — The crosscountry season may just be getting underway, but Fullerton’s squad have their eyes on making it back to State.The Warriors have two full teams. The boys are led by senior returning state-qualifier Tate Wood. He is joined by senior Jacob Maxfield and sophomore Kiptyn Hamik.

Twin River returns an experienced core of players for the 2026 campaign. The Titans open the season on Thursday at Timmerman Park in West Point. NCJ photo by Jen Johnson

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Experienced Titans have win-now mentality

Rick Holtz

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

GENOA — After three straight seasons as district runners-up, the Titans are tired of being on the outside looking in for the elusive trip to Hastings.It’s been 10 years since Twin River earned a trip to State.