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Tricia Kunkee goes on the attack for Twin River against High Plains last week. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Tricia Kunkee goes on the attack for Twin River against High Plains last week. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Titans fall to Bulldogs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
GENOA — Twin River played host to Osceola in a conference match-up on Thursday. The Titans pushed the Bulldogs to four sets before falling 25-12, 25-11, 2125, 25-21.The first set went to Osceola, after they got an early lead.
Makayla Robinson finished the race 41 seconds faster than she did last year. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Makayla Robinson finished the race 41 seconds faster than she did last year. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Runners battle wet conditions

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
ALBION — Fullerton and Twin River continued their cross country seasons on Friday at the Boone Central Invite at Albion Country Club.Makayla Robinson finished 23rd with a time of 22:56, which was 41 seconds faster than she ran at the event last year. Morgan Supik finished 37th with a time of 23:40.
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. 4, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 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 DubasFullerton’s quarterback completed 18-of-24 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns on Friday against Palmer.
Fletcher Dubas looks down field for the open receiver against Palmer. The senior quarterback connected with five different receivers on Friday. NCJ photo by Whitney Busch

Fletcher Dubas looks down field for the open receiver against Palmer. The senior quarterback connected with five different receivers on Friday. NCJ photo by Whitney Busch

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Warriors hold on for 32-30 win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
PALMER — What a finish. It looked like whoever had the ball last would win the game.Leading 32-30, Fullerton (1-0) punted and pinned Palmer (0-1) on their 1-yard line with 1:58 remaining in the game and dared them to beat them.
Titan senior Paydon Rinkol rushed for 220 yards and scored 3 touchdowns in Twin River’s 54-0 win over Giltner. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

Titan senior Paydon Rinkol rushed for 220 yards and scored 3 touchdowns in Twin River’s 54-0 win over Giltner. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

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Titan defense shines in 54-0 win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
GILTNER — You never would have guessed the Titans just installed a new defense.Twin River looked like they have been running the same defense for more than a decade, shutting out Giltner in a 54-0 win to open the season.
Callie Held sets the ball for the Titans against Adams Central. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Callie Held sets the ball for the Titans against Adams Central. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans go 1-2 at Minden Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
MINDEN — The Titans made some adjustments and finished the day 1-2 at the Minden Invite on Saturday.Twin River opened the day with a 25-9, 25-7 loss to Adams Central. They saw improvement in their second match, falling 25-13, 25-23 to Nebraska Christian.
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans ready for cross country season

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Twin River cross country team consists of Carson Kershaw (left), Cyrus Davenport, Sterlyng Pearson, Ryker Stenzel, Micah Stenzel, Caleb Rood. Not pictured Chuck Davenport. For a complete recap of the team’s first event this season, turn to sports. 
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Keila Dubas play best 9 holes of golf

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
FULLERTON — Fullerton’s Keila Dubas played her best 9-holes of golf last week.The senior golfer shot a 41 last Tuesday for the low score of the day during the Warrior’s dual meet with Boone Central at Pawnee Hills. The Cardinals defeated the Warriors 225-259.
Jaci Maxfield goes on the attack for the Warriors. The senior finished with 7 kills on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Jaci Maxfield goes on the attack for the Warriors. The senior finished with 7 kills on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall on road

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
STROMSBURG — It was not the season-opener they were looking for, but Fullerton hung around with Cross County most of the night.Fullerton opened the season with a three-set loss to Cross County on Thursday, falling 26-24, 25-8, 25-21. Despite the scoreboard, the match was competitive.