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Eli Slizoski carried the ball 6 times for 75 yards on Friday. NCJ file photo

Eli Slizoski carried the ball 6 times for 75 yards on Friday. NCJ file photo

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Patriots run by Titans to open district

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
GENOA — It’s hard to win a football game when the other team runs for 500 yards.Clarkson/Leigh picked up their first win of the season, running past Twin River (2-2) on their way to a 60-34 win on Friday to open district play. The Patriots ran for 503 yards and 6 touchdowns.

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Runners see PR times at Central City

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
MARQUETTE — Fullerton runners continued to push themselves, competing at Valley View Country Club on Thursday for the Central City Invite.Morgan Supik finished 13th overall with a time of 22:21. Makayla Robinson finished 20th with a time of 23:12.
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Rickard

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No. 5 Titans look to rebound after losses

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Twin River dropped a pair of games last week to some good competition.The Class C No. 5 Titans traveled to Hastings on Tuesday to take on Class C No. 1 St. Cecilia. The Hawkettes cruised to a 15-3 win in 3 innings.Twin River (20-5) was held to just 3 hits in the game.
Rood

Rood

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Titans compete at O’Neill

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
O’NEILL — The Titans competed on Friday at the O’Neill Invite at the O’Neill Country Club.Caleb Rood finished 21st overall with a time of 19:56.Micah Stenzel finished 31st with a time of21.07.Pierce sophomore Kendall Shada won the race with a time of 17:07.
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Dubas

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Warriors have busy week playing golf

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Fullerton had a busy week of golf.On Tuesday the Warriors traveled to Friend for the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Invite at the Friend Country Club.Keila Dubas finished 12th overall, shooting a 101. Kinzie Sharman finished 31st with a 128. Lylla Sabata finished 38th with a 159.
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. 18, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 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. Paydon RinkolTwin River senior Paydon Rinkol carried the rock 24 times for 207 yards and 5 touchdowns on Friday.
Paydon Rinkol carried the ball 24 times for 207 yards and 5 touchdowns on Friday. He also had a team-high 17 tackles on defense. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol carried the ball 24 times for 207 yards and 5 touchdowns on Friday. He also had a team-high 17 tackles on defense. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans spoil Heartland’s Homecoming

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
HENDERSON — Everyone loves a spoiler.Twin River crashed Heartland’s Homecoming festivities on Friday and sent the Husky fans away with a bad taste in their mouth. The Titans ran away with a 56-30 win.“We played good football,” Twin River coach Kalin Koch said.
Maxton Meysenburg caught 3 passes for 50 yards and a touchdown in Fullerton’s 74-8 win over Cedar Bluffs on Friday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Maxton Meysenburg caught 3 passes for 50 yards and a touchdown in Fullerton’s 74-8 win over Cedar Bluffs on Friday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Fullerton 3-0 for 1st time since 2019

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
FULLERTON — The Warriors scored early and often on Friday night. Had the final whistle not been blown, then might still be out there scoring touchdowns.Fullerton improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2019 thanks to a 74-8 win over Cedar Bluffs.
LEFT: JLee Van Driel, though only a sophomore, has been one of the top players in the state this season. RIGHT Marcie Spitz has helped lead Twin River to 20 wins this season thanks to her stellar performances on the mound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: JLee Van Driel, though only a sophomore, has been one of the top players in the state this season. RIGHT Marcie Spitz has helped lead Twin River to 20 wins this season thanks to her stellar performances on the mound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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No. 4 Titans win 20th game of season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
GENOA — Twin River picked up their 20th win of the season, defeating Yutan-Mead 9-1 at home on Monday.The Class C No. 4 Titans jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning and added 3 more runs in the third inning.
Hemmingsen

Hemmingsen

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Warriors finish 2nd, 3rd at Loup City

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
LOUP CITY — The Warriors had a strong showing on Thursday at the Arcadia/Loup City Invite on Thursday at the Loup City Golf Course.Fullerton’s girls finished second out of five teams. The boys team finished third out of eight teams.