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NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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No. 5 Jaguars hand Warriors first loss

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
FULLERTON — Few teams complete a season without a blemish on their record.The Warriors were handed their first loss of the season, falling in a battle of unbeaten teams. No. 5 Howells-Dodge defeated Fullerton 46-8.The Warriors were limited to 97 yards of total offense.
Tricia Kunkee led the Titan attack with 15 kills. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Tricia Kunkee led the Titan attack with 15 kills. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titan volleyball falls to Dragons at home

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
GENOA — The Titans will have a chance at revenge on Thursday.Twin River (4-12) will take on Madison for the second time in a week when they play host to the Dragons and Central City in a triangular on Thursday.
Braedyn Ramaekers caught 5 passes for 45 yards. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

Braedyn Ramaekers caught 5 passes for 45 yards. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

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Titans see long drives, but few points

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
DAVID CITY — David City had Twin River well scouted going into their district matchup on Friday.The Scouts defeated the Titans 56-6 to stay unbeaten on the year.
Georgia Bridger finished with 18 assists against Chambers / Wheeler Central and added 21 assists against Stuart. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Georgia Bridger finished with 18 assists against Chambers / Wheeler Central and added 21 assists against Stuart. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors play well, settle for split

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
BARTLETT — The Warriors played well but had to settle for a split last week in a triangular with Chambers / Wheeler Central and Class D-2 No. 8 Stuart.Fullerton defeated Chambers / Wheeler Central 25-18, 25-13.Laine Ziemba led the way with 7 kills, 4 digs, 3 assists, 2 aces and 1 block.
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Titans go 2-1 last week

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
GENOA — The Class C No. 6 Titans went 2-1 last week, picking up a pair of wins over Pierce on Tuesday, while falling to St. Paul on the road on Thursday.Twin River earned a 9-1 win and a 16-5 win over Pierce to complete the sweep.In the first game, the Titans jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead.
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Titans run at Tom Dickey Invite in Albion

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
ALBION — Twin River traveled to Albion on Friday to run in the Tom Dickey Invite.The Titans finished 7th with a team score of 131. St. Paul won the event with a score of 66.Micah Stenze l f inished 15th for the Titans with a time of 20:26. Caleb Rood finished 16th with a time of 20:28.
Kinzie Sharman shot a 109 at the Fullerton Invite last week. Photo provided

Kinzie Sharman shot a 109 at the Fullerton Invite last week. Photo provided

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Dubas finishes 6th at Fullerton Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
FULLERTON — Fullerton played host to nine other teams last week for the Fullerton Invite at Pawnee Hills.Keila Dubas finished 6th overall with a 92. Sutton’s Avery Robinson won the event with a low score of 84.The Warriors have a dual on Wednesday against Central City at Pawnee Hill.
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 Sept. 25, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 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. Fletcher Dubas Fullerton senior Fletcher Dubas carried the ball 41 times for 286 yards and 4 touchdowns.
LEFT: Riley Thomas controls a serve to get the Warrior offense going. RIGHT: Briley Cuba comes up with a dig on Thursday to keep the Titans in the second set. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Riley Thomas controls a serve to get the Warrior offense going. RIGHT: Briley Cuba comes up with a dig on Thursday to keep the Titans in the second set. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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BRAGGING RIGHTS

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
FULLERTON — Athletes will tell you that all wins feel the same. But county wins feel just a little better.Fullerton defeated Twin River on Thursday and now holds Nance County bragging rights. The Warriors won in a clean sweep, 25-17, 25-22, 25-19.
Fullerton senior Fletcher Dubas put his body on the line on Friday against Osceola. He finished with 286 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

Fullerton senior Fletcher Dubas put his body on the line on Friday against Osceola. He finished with 286 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

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Warriors top Bulldogs to stay perfect

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
OSCEOLA — It looked like whoever had the ball last was going to win.Fullerton overcame struggles on point-after-touchdown attempts to hold off Osceola (2-2), spoiling the Bulldog homecoming, 40-38. The Warriors converted just 2-of-6 two-point conversion attempts on Friday.