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Dubas

Dubas

Warrior golfers staying busy

HENDERSON — Fullerton had a busy week on the golf course, competing in a home triangular on Tuesday and an invite on Thursday.Keila Dubas finished 9th overall on Thursday at the Heartland Invite at Galaway Creek Golf Course. She finished with a 100 for her 18 holes.
Fullerton won all three of their matches on Saturday at the Riverside Invite. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Fullerton won all three of their matches on Saturday at the Riverside Invite. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

Warriors perfect at Riverside Invite

CEDAR RAPIDS —The Warriors were a perfect 3-0 on Saturday at the Riverside Invite, defeating Osmond, Riverside and Chambers/Wheeler Central.Fullerton opened the day with a three-set marathon match against Osmond.
Rood

Rood

Titan runners finish 7th at Bergan Invite

FREMONT — Twin River finished seventh on Thursday at the Bergan Invite at Camp Calvin Crest.Caleb Rood finished 19th with a time of 22:34. Carson Kershaw finished 23rd with a time of 23:14.Twin River will be back in action on Friday when they travel to O’Neil Golf Course for the O’Neil Invite.
Cuba

Cuba

Titans split at triangulars

McCOOL JUNCTION — The Titans picked up a couple of wins last week and stood toe-to-toe with one of the area top teams.Twin River had to settle for a split on the road on Thursday, falling to Class D-2 No. 4 Meridian 25-20, 25-23 and defeating McCool Junction 25-22, 25-21.
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.

NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 11, 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.  Cael DubasFullerton freshman Cael Dubas had quite the first Homecoming Game.
Fletcher Dubas and Kyle Horn converge on the ball to stop the Knight's offense. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

Fletcher Dubas and Kyle Horn converge on the ball to stop the Knight's offense. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

HOME COOKING

FULLERTON — You always want to send the fans home happy — especially when it is homecoming.Fullerton had their most lopsided victory in years, defeating Nebraska Lutheran 70-6 to improve to 2-0 on the year.
Tylar Konwinski makes a diving save against Riverside. She had 7 digs against the Chargers. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Tylar Konwinski makes a diving save against Riverside. She had 7 digs against the Chargers. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Warriors push Chargers to limit

CEDAR RAPIDS — The Warriors battled on the road on Thursday but could not pull off the upset.Fullerton took the first set against Riverside, dropped a close one in the second set. The Chargers won 23-25, 25-23, 25-15.Fullerton was led by Jaci Maxfield (9 kills) and Laine Ziemba (6 kills, 8 digs).No.
Twin River picked up wins over Centennial, Lincoln Northwest and Milford on Saturday. Photo provided

Twin River picked up wins over Centennial, Lincoln Northwest and Milford on Saturday. Photo provided

No. 7 Titans go 3-0 at Fairbury Invite

FAIRBURY — Twin River bats stayed hot on Saturday as the Titans won three games on their way to bringing home the hardware from the Fairbury Invite.The No. 7 Titans opened the day with a 10-2 win over Centennial. They advanced to the title game thanks to a 7-3 win over Lincoln Northwest.
Rinkol

Rinkol

Twin River handed 1st loss of year

GENOA — The Titans ran into a juggernaut on Friday.McCool Junction (1-1) defeated Twin River (1-1) 68-26 to give the Titans their first loss of the season.The Titan defense ran into an offense that was clicking on all cylinders.
Dubas

Dubas

Warriors compete at Indianhead

GRAND ISLAND — Fullerton got a taste of competition on Thursday when they traveled to Indianhead Golf Course for the Grand Island Central Catholic Invite.Keila Dubas finished 22nd overall with a 103. Minden’s KayLynn Jorgensen had the low score on the day, shooting a 72.