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Makayla Robinson and Morgan Supik help push each other early on in Thursday's race. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans, Warriors complete first test

Rick Holtz

Friday, August 30, 2024

ST. PAUL — Fullerton and Twin River cross country runners got their first taste of competition on Thursday at the St. Paul Invite at the Miletta Vista Winery.Fullerton’s girls team finished fourth in their race. Fullerton’s boys finished seventh, while Twin River finished 10th.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select two Athletes of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Aug. 28, 2024

News Staff

Wednesday, August 28, 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. JLee Van DrielTwin River’s JLee Van Driel has opened her sophomore year on a hot streak. She is batting .

Back row: Assistant Coach Jeremy Wetovick, Head Coach Brandon Siegel, Parker Aaberg, Carson Busch, Fletcher Dubas, Nolan Dubas, Aiden Bittner, Hunter Gochenour, Andrew Cunningham, Maxton Meysenburg, Matthew Hittner, Assistant Coach Eric Frenzen. Front row: Leighton Baker, Blake Mims, Kolt Francis, Riley Williams, Jakob Supik, Kyle Horn, Wyatt Reilly, Landen Glup and Cael Dubas. Not pictured: Evan Gleason

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Veteran Warriors take it 1 week a time

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

FULLERTON — No one said it was going to be easy.Fullerton’s 2024 schedule features multiple teams with playoff experience and winning records in 2023. Howells-Dodge (state runner-up) and Archangels Catholic (then called St.

Back row: Paydon Rinkol, Garret Alexander. Middle row: Chance Swantek, Mateo Rivera, Cade Kunkel, Adam Schroder, Chayse Brandenburger, Braxtin Fowler, Tate Small. Front row: Corbin Rodriguez, Kade Lund, Colsten Rodriguez, Cinch Beck, Eli Slizoski, Lane Lund, Xander McComb, Dominick Dohmen, Carter Green, Travis Blase, Jaxson McCall, Adam Warren. Not pictured: Braedyn Raemakers. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans ready to run over competition

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

GENOA — Sometimes you just have to play the spoiler.Everyone wants to make the playoffs. So, what do you do when you enter the season and you know you are not going to be playoff eligible? You make it harder for other teams to make the playoffs.

Back Row: Head Coach Theresa Bridger, Clarissa McCurdy, Lainie Ziemba, Jaci Maxfield, Ella Pickrel, Georgia Bridger, Addison Coe and Assistant Coach Ike Carr. Front Row: Rylyn Hemmenway, Brooklyn Loseke, Lexxus Schroeder, Korie Konwinski, Tylar Konwinski, Reese Dubas, Taylor Cook, Riley Thomas, Sami Sullivan. Not pictured Gwen Daw, Elizabeth Cornejo Garcia. Photo provided

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Warriors look for growth

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

FULLERTON — Steady growth.That’s the recipe for success for Fullerton this year on the volleyball court.“The team has been working hard,” Fullerton coach Theresa Bridger said. “As they are getting stronger as volleyball player their team chemistry is also.

Back Row: Nicole Schwalm, Jenna Czarnick, Karly Konwinski, Caitlyn Rupp, Annabelle Kleckner, Tricia Kunkee, Madalyn Moeller, Briley Cuba, Callie Held. Middle Row: Samantha Ziemba, Layney Matthes, Molly Connelly, Myah Rinkol, Jaclyn Everett, Katie Preister, Tayla Zarek, Alyvia Strain, Grace Yrkoski. Front row: Macy Nelson, Joselyn Gulbrandson, Parker Zabka, Jacie Reeg, Zoey MacDonald, Elle Cromwell. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans see improvement

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

GENOA — Twin River is ready to make a splash this season.Entering a new conference, the Titans will see a lot of new competition as they incorporate Crossroads Conference teams into their schedule.

Twin River pitcher Marcie Spitz surpassed the 400 strikeout plateau for her career on Saturday. Photo provided

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Titan softball finishes second at Wayne Invite

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

WAYNE — The Titans improved to 3-2 on the year and finished second at the Wayne Invite on Saturday.Twin River opened the day with a 9-5 win over O’Neill. They advanced to the title round with a 16-5 win over Centura. Wayne used a big second inning to secure a 13-6 win.

Fullerton 8U baseball finishes season 2nd in East division and 4th in tournament

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Fullerton 8U baseball finishes season 2nd in East division and 4th in tournament

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

The Fullerton 8U baseball team finished the regular season with an 6-3 record to finish in 2nd place. In the league tournament Fullerton finished in 4th, after narrowly missing the championship game with a 1 run loss.The team would like to thank Amber Hamik and Leslie Pickrel for keeping stats.

Twin River waits as JLee Van Driel completes her trip around the bases after her home run against Blue River. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Titans walk-off for win

News Staff

Friday, August 23, 2024

GENOA — The Titans opened the season with a split at home on Thursday.Twin River dropped the first game to Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 9-7, before bouncing back in the night-cap with a 12-10 win over Blue River.

The Warriors’ team of Lylla Sabata (left), Kinzie Sharman and Keila Dubas finished six strokes off the leaders with a 76. Photo provided

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Warriors finish 4th at Central City 3-Man Scramble

News Staff

Friday, August 23, 2024

FREMONT — Fullerton opened the season with a fourth-place finish on Thursday at the Central City 3-Man Scramble at Valley View Golf Course.The Warriors’ team of Keila Dubas, Kinzie Sharman and Lylla Sabata finished six strokes off the leaders with a 76. The trio played 18 holes in Division I.