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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 May 8, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 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.Makayla RobinsonFullerton’s Makayla Robinson finished third in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:53.

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NCPA Academic All-State announced

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Spring 2024 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.
Twin River’s Clay Brandenburger finished 13th overall with an 88. Photo provided

Twin River’s Clay Brandenburger finished 13th overall with an 88. Photo provided

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Titans finish fourth at Stanton Invite

Rick Holtz
Monday, May 6, 2024
 STANTON — The Titans finished fourth on Friday at the Stanton Invite at Elkhorn Acres Golf Course. Twin River finished with a team score of 375. Norfolk’s junior varsity squad took home the team title with a 339. They held a two-stroke lead over Humphrey St. Francis.
Kane Wetovick won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:08.39. NCJ photo by Cienna Friesen

Kane Wetovick won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:08.39. NCJ photo by Cienna Friesen

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Titans, Warriors ready for district track meets

Rick Holtz
Friday, May 3, 2024
STROMSBURG — Next stop, district.Fullerton will host the D-5 District meet on Wednesday. Twin River travels to Centennial on Thursday for C-6 District meet. The teams had one last tune-up on Thursday in the form of the Cross County Invite.
Fullerton earned the Goldenrod Conference Tournament runner-up title on Wednesday. Photo provided

Fullerton earned the Goldenrod Conference Tournament runner-up title on Wednesday. Photo provided

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Warriors earn Goldenrod runner-up honors

News Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024
GRAND ISLAND — Fullerton had three golfers finish in the 10, with four scoring below 100, at Indianhead Golf Club on Wednesday as the Warriors earned the Goldenrod Conference runner-up plaque. Humphrey St. Francis took home the team title, scoring 340. Fullerton came in second with a 368.
Boston Hinkle safely slides into home, giving the Titans their only run on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Boston Hinkle safely slides into home, giving the Titans their only run on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titan baseball season ends in district-opener

Rick Holtz
Friday, May 3, 2024
RALSTON — Twin River saw their season come to an end on Thursday, falling 8-1 to Mount Michael Benedictine in the opening round of the C-4 baseball district.The game was moved from Platteview earlier in the day because of field conditions.
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 May 1, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 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.Jaci MaxfieldJaci Maxfield was just two seconds off the lead in the 1600-meter run, finishing second with a time of 6:13.28.
Callie Held finished fifth in the triple jump with a 33-05.50 leap. NCJ file photo by Beth Sparrow

Callie Held finished fifth in the triple jump with a 33-05.50 leap. NCJ file photo by Beth Sparrow

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Twin River competes in final East Husker tournament

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
OAKLAND — Twin River closed a chapter on Saturday, participating in their final East Husker Conference track meet.The Titans will move to a new home next season as Twin River will join the Crossroads Conference. Saturday’s meet was one last chance to enjoy a little East Husker glory.
Tate Wood finished 32nd overall with a 94. Photo provided

Tate Wood finished 32nd overall with a 94. Photo provided

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Warriors finish 9th at St. Cecilia Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
HASTINGS — Fullerton finished 9th on Wednesday at the St. Cecilia Invite at Southern Hills Golf Club in Hastings. McCook took home the team title, shooting a 320.Cayden Scheffler finished 6th on the day with a personal best of 79. Tate Wood shot a 94.