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Paydon Rinkol helped spark the Twin River offense after the Titans had a slow start on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol helped spark the Twin River offense after the Titans had a slow start on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titan boys fall to No. 8 Tigers

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
BRAINARD — The Titans faced an uphill battle on Saturday.Finding themselves down 25-2 after the first quarter, Twin River fought and clawed for the rest of the game, but Class D-1 No. 8 East Butler showed why they are undefeated on the season.

NCPA Academic All-State announced

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 2024 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.
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. 1, 2025

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
Twin River boys won the Stanton Holiday Tournament on Saturday thanks to a 62-58 overtime win over Tri-County Northeast. The Titans advanced to the championship game with a 48-34 win over Stanton on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River boys won the Stanton Holiday Tournament on Saturday thanks to a 62-58 overtime win over Tri-County Northeast. The Titans advanced to the championship game with a 48-34 win over Stanton on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans are Holiday Champs

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
STANTON — Not a bad way to spend the weekend.Twin River completed the sweep Saturday night, defeating Tri-County Northeast 62-58 in overtime to win the Stanton Holiday Tournament.
LEFT: Sienna Beck finished with 8 points off the bench for the Titans on Friday and Saturday. CENTER: Clara Preister goes up for 2 of her 8 points on Saturday in Twin River’s 55-24 win over Neligh-Oakdale. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel scores on a fast-break after a steal on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Sienna Beck finished with 8 points off the bench for the Titans on Friday and Saturday. CENTER: Clara Preister goes up for 2 of her 8 points on Saturday in Twin River’s 55-24 win over Neligh-Oakdale. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel scores on a fast-break after a steal on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans bounce back to finish 3rd at Stanton

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
STANTON — That’s how you bounce back from a loss. You make your next opponent pay.Twin River picked up a win on Saturday in the consolation game of the Stanton Holiday Tournament, defeating Neligh-Oakdale 55-24 to improve to 4-3 on the season.
LEFT: Hunter Gochenour knocks down a long-range shot in front of the Humphrey-Lindsay bench on Friday. RIGHT: Nolan Dubas finished with 9 points against Humphrey-Lindsay. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Hunter Gochenour knocks down a long-range shot in front of the Humphrey-Lindsay bench on Friday. RIGHT: Nolan Dubas finished with 9 points against Humphrey-Lindsay. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors finish 3rd at Friend Holiday Tourney

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
FRIEND — The Warriors split a pair of games to finish third at the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Holiday Tournament.Fullerton bounced back on Saturday in the consolation game to defeat Shelby-Rising City 63-34.
Georgia Bridger looks to find an open teammate in the paint against Humphrey-Lindsay. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger looks to find an open teammate in the paint against Humphrey-Lindsay. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Girls fall to ranked Bulldogs, Huskies

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
FRIEND — The Warriors dropped a pair of games over the weekend at the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Holiday Tournament.Fullerton faced an uphill battle on Friday in the opening round when they faced Class C-2 No. 5 Humphrey-Lindsay.
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 Dec. 25, 2024

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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 WetovickThe Warriors’ big man made his presence felt on both sides of the court on Friday.
LEFT: Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick scores in transition during the fourth quarter on Friday. He finished with a game-high 20 points. RIGHT: Corbin Rodriguez shows no fear cutting to the basket for 2 of his 12 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick scores in transition during the fourth quarter on Friday. He finished with a game-high 20 points. RIGHT: Corbin Rodriguez shows no fear cutting to the basket for 2 of his 12 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors hold on for 63-52 win despite Titan rally

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
FULLERTON — Friday’s showdown between the Warriors and Titans was everything a rivalry game is supposed to be. In the end, the home team held on for a 63-52 win.“Out of the last 10 matchups we only had 2 wins,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said. “It was good for our kids to get that win.
LEFT: Katie Preister finished with 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals off the bench for Twin River. RIGHT: Fullerton’s Ella Pickrel looks to make a post move around Twin River Clara Preister.NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Katie Preister finished with 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals off the bench for Twin River. RIGHT: Fullerton’s Ella Pickrel looks to make a post move around Twin River Clara Preister.NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans beat Warriors 45-24, first win in five matchups

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
FULLERTON — There are certain games that teams circle on their calendars. Games against conference and district opponents always carry added weight. Rivalry games also matter a little more.Twin River coach Matthew Quick said that his team’s 45-24 win over Fullerton was a statement win.