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Paydon Rinkol has rushed for more than 1,000 yards this season. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol has rushed for more than 1,000 yards this season. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

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Rinkol gets 1,000th rush yard in win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
NEWMAN GROVE — History was made in Newman Grove on Friday.Twin River senior Paydon Rinkol became the first Titans player to rush for 1,000 yard in a season. Rinkol added 175 yards on 37 carries to help lead Twin River to a 30-14 win over Newman Grove/St. Edward.

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Runners enter final stretch of season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
BATTLE CREEK — Mile by mile, area runners are getting closer to next week’s district races.Fullerton and Twin River’s journey to the district race had a stop at Evergreen Hill Golf Course on Friday for the Battle Creek Invite.Fullerton’s girls finished fifth overall.
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 the week of Oct. 9, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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. Aidan BittnerFullerton senior Aidan Bittner set up camp in Nebraska Christian’s backfield on Friday.
Briley Cuba controls the ball against Madison on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Briley Cuba controls the ball against Madison on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans fall to Dragons, Bison at home

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GENOA— Twin River dropped a pair of matches in a triangular on Thursday, falling to Madison and Central City.The Ti t a n s pushed the Dragons to three sets before Madison got the 25-21, 18-25, 2515 win.Elle Cromwell finished with 22 digs and 2 aces. Parker Zabka had 20 digs and 9 kills.

Watch softball on Nebraska Public Media

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
LINCOLN — High school softball teams from across the state will face off at the University of Nebraska at Omaha to compete for state titles.For the second year, Nebraska Public Media will provide live coverage of the championship games played at Connie Claussen Field.Class C – Monday, Oct.
Fullerton's Keila Dubas qualified for State with a third place finish at Tuesday's district meet. Photo provided

Fullerton's Keila Dubas qualified for State with a third place finish at Tuesday's district meet. Photo provided

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Golfers complete final stop before district

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
CAIRO — Fullerton’s final stop before Tuesday’s district meet was the Centura Invite at Centura Hills Golf Course on Thursday.Keila Dubas finished 20th overall with a 115. Lylla Sabata finished 44th with a 147.Heartland’s Mia Hiebner finished with a low score of 82.
Fullerton senior Aidan Bittner was living in the Nebraska Christian backfield on Friday, rushing the quarterback into early passes. NCJ photos by Calvin Holtz

Fullerton senior Aidan Bittner was living in the Nebraska Christian backfield on Friday, rushing the quarterback into early passes. NCJ photos by Calvin Holtz

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Warrior defense leads to win

Rick Holtz
Saturday, October 5, 2024
FULLERTON — The old saying goes, defense wins championships.That may or may not be true, but Fullerton’s defense did win Friday’s game against Nebraska Christian. The Warriors improved to 5-1 thanks to a 36-27 win over the Eagles (1-5).
Fullerton's attack came from a number of players on Thursday. Riley Thomas finished with 2 kills. Jaci Maxfield finished with 3 kills. Ella Pickrel had 3 kills. Lainie Ziemba had a game-high 8 kills. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton's attack came from a number of players on Thursday. Riley Thomas finished with 2 kills. Jaci Maxfield finished with 3 kills. Ella Pickrel had 3 kills. Lainie Ziemba had a game-high 8 kills. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warrior hits keep coming

Rick Holtz
Saturday, October 5, 2024
FULLERTON — The hits just kept coming.Fullerton improved to 10-8 on the year with a three-set sweep of McCool Junction on Thursday. The Warriors defeated the Mustangs 25-6, 25-14, 25-11.“That was big,” Fullerton senior Jaci Maxfield said. “We need to keep doing that.
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 the week of Oct. 2, 2024

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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. Tate WoodTate Wood finished 13th at the Ord Invite with a time of 18:52.
Jacob Maxfield finished 31st with a time of 21:12. Emilyn Kurz finished 26th with a time of 27:55, Tate Wood finished 13th with a time of 18:52. Makayla Robinson finished 6th with a time of 22:49. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Jacob Maxfield finished 31st with a time of 21:12. Emilyn Kurz finished 26th with a time of 27:55, Tate Wood finished 13th with a time of 18:52. Makayla Robinson finished 6th with a time of 22:49. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors hitting their stride

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
ORD — Fullerton’s runners are just hitting their stride.The Warriors traveled to Ord on Friday for the Ord Invite. The girls team finished 3rd, while the boys team finished 5th.Morgan Supik finished 4th over all with a time of 22:12.