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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

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Warriors push Chargers to limit

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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

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No. 7 Titans go 3-0 at Fairbury Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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

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Twin River handed 1st loss of year

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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

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Warriors compete at Indianhead

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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.
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.