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Send us your sports photos this summer

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Nance County Journal is looking for your summer sports photos.With high school sports taking a break until the fall, the NCJ sports team is slowing down for the summer (and saving a few miles on our cars). But we need your help.Are you going to be out at the ballfield this summer?

All-Stars showcased in Columbus

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
COLUMBUS — Central Community College-Columbus will host four all-star high school games in June.On Wednesday, June 5, the softball game will take place at 5 p.m. at Raider Field.On Thursday, June 6, the volleyball game will take place at the Raider Fieldhouse. The first serve is set for 7 p.m.
Aiden Norman capped off his senior season by finishing third in the 400-meter dash at State. NCJ photos by Laura Sabata

Aiden Norman capped off his senior season by finishing third in the 400-meter dash at State. NCJ photos by Laura Sabata

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TO STATE & BACK

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
OMAHA — Eight athletes from Nance County were on hand Friday and Saturday for the Class C & D Track State Championships at Burke High School in Omaha.Kirk Hebda represented the Titans in Omaha. The Twin River grad competed in the triple jump on Friday. He finished 20th with a jump of 39-07.50.
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Titans see golf season end at district

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
GRAND ISLAND — Twin River saw its golf season come to an end in the C-4 District meet at Indianhead Golf Course on Tuesday, May 14.Twin River finished 12th, shooting a 393. St. Paul took home the district title, edging Doniphan-Trumbull by three strokes to finish with a 319.
Fletcher Dubas

Fletcher Dubas

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of May 22, 2024

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Maybe we are taking the coward’s way out, but there is not way to choose just two athletes of the week this week. We have to give the honors to all eight of our area athletes who competed at State. Way to finish out the year!
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 15, 2024

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 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. Grace YrkoskiTwin River’s Grace Yrkoski finished fourth in the high jump, clearing a 4-08.00 jump.
Tate Wood finished the day with a team-best 97. Photo provided

Tate Wood finished the day with a team-best 97. Photo provided

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Warriors see golf season end at district

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
GRAND ISLAND — Fullerton saw their golf season come to an end on Monday in the D-1 District at Indianhead Golf Course.Fullerton finished ninth overall, shooting 404 as a team.Lawrence Nelson held onto a two-stroke lead over Sutton to take home the team title with a score of 350.

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Titans finish 7th at East Husker meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
NORTH BEND — Twin River had one final stop ahead of this week’s district golf meet.Twin River finished seventh on Wednesday last week at the East Husker Conference Tournament at the North Bend Golf Course. Tekamah-Herman took home the team title with a low score of 311.
Kirk Hebda qualified for the state track meet in triple jump. He finished third in the district with a 41-03.75 leap. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Kirk Hebda qualified for the state track meet in triple jump. He finished third in the district with a 41-03.75 leap. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans sending 1 to state track meet

Rick Holtz
Monday, May 13, 2024
UTICA — The Titans will be represented in Omaha.Twin River had one athlete qualify for the 2024 State Track and Field Championships on Friday and Saturday at Omaha Burke Stadium. Kirk Hebda punched his ticket in the triple jump, finishing third with a jump of 41-03.75. He will compete at 11:30 a.m.