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Fullerton finished as runner-up at the ALC Invite on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Fullerton finished as runner-up at the ALC Invite on Saturday. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors finish as runner-up at ALC Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
LOUP CITY — Fullerton finished second over the weekend at the Arcadia-Loup City Invite.Fullerton opened the day with a 25-17, 25-11 win over Gibbon.Riley Thomas, Lainie Ziemba and Jaci Maxfield all had 5 kills for the Warriors. Ziemba and Maxfield both had 12 digs.
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Titans run preview on district course

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
McCOOL JUNCTION — The Titans cross country team had a preview of the district meet last week when they ran at Camp Kateri.Twin River finished seventh at the McCool Junction Invite, running on the same course they will tackle for the D-4 District meet on Thursday.
Twin River finished the season with a 25-10 record. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River finished the season with a 25-10 record. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 6 Titans upset in District Final

Rick Holtz
Friday, October 11, 2024
GENOA — The Titans saw their season come to an abrupt end on Friday, falling two wins short of a State berth.No. 6 Twin River (25-10) were upset in the C-6 District Final by the No. 11 seed, Aquinas Catholic, dropping game one 11-10 and falling in game two 22-8.
The Titans advance to a home District Final game on Friday after Aquinas Catholic. Twin River defeated North Bend Central 11-1 in the C-4 Subdistrict opener and defeated Bayard 8-0 in the championship game. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The Titans advance to a home District Final game on Friday after Aquinas Catholic. Twin River defeated North Bend Central 11-1 in the C-4 Subdistrict opener and defeated Bayard 8-0 in the championship game. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans win C-4 Subdistrict

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GENOA — Two more win. The Titans need just two more wins to punch their tickets to State.Twin River advanced to Friday’s District Final where they will play host to Aquinas Catholic. The district final is a best of three series with a trip to State on the line.
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.