Sports
Rick Holtz
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.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Tricia Kunkee goes on the attack for Twin River against High Plains last week. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow
Titans fall to Bulldogs
Beth Sparrow
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.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Makayla Robinson finished the race 41 seconds faster than she did last year. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz
Runners battle wet conditions
Rick Holtz
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.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Fletcher DubasFullerton’s quarterback completed 18-of-24 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns on Friday against Palmer.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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
Warriors hold on for 32-30 win
Rick Holtz
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.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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 defense shines in 54-0 win
Rick Holtz
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.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Titans go 1-2 at Minden Invite
Rick Holtz
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.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Titans ready for cross country season
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Keila Dubas play best 9 holes of golf
Rick Holtz
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.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Titans sweep competition at invitational
Rick Holtz
GENEVA — Call it an offensive explosion.The Titans outscored their opponents 43-6 on Saturday at the Fillmore Central Tournament.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024