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Roe Patton won the pole vault with a 12-06.00 jump. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Roe Patton won the pole vault with a 12-06.00 jump. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors, Titans compete at Fullerton Invite

Rick Holtz
Monday, April 8, 2024
FULLERTON — Home cooking never hurt anyone.Fullerton played host to 11 teams on Tuesday for the Fullerton Invite. Twin River made the short drive for their second outdoor meet of the season.Fullerton’s boys finished third overall with 72 points.
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 April 3, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 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.  Sami SullivanFullerton’s Sami Sullivan ran a personal best in the 100-meter dash with a time of 15.
Hebda, Norman selected for Sertoma All-Star game

Hebda, Norman selected for Sertoma All-Star game

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Hebda, Norman selected for Sertoma All-Star game

News Staff
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Two Nance County football players have been selected for the Sertoma All-Star game. Twin River senior Kirk Hebda (left) will represent the East, while Fullerton senior Aiden Norman will represent the West.
LEFT: James Zweiner ran a personal best time of 15:36.19 in the 3200-meter run. RIGHT: Emilyn Kurz finished 15th in the 1600-meter run with a time of 7:06.55. NCJ photos by Calvin Holtz

LEFT: James Zweiner ran a personal best time of 15:36.19 in the 3200-meter run. RIGHT: Emilyn Kurz finished 15th in the 1600-meter run with a time of 7:06.55. NCJ photos by Calvin Holtz

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Warriors compete at Mansfield Invite

Rick Holtz
Friday, March 29, 2024
ALBION — Delayed a few days because of cold weather and with snow still on the ground, Fullerton’s track team traveled to Boone Central on Thursday for the Mansfield Invite.Roe Patton won the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 44.04 and finished second in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 16.75.
Twin River pitchers combined to strike out 11 batters and only surrender 5 hits against Centennial. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River pitchers combined to strike out 11 batters and only surrender 5 hits against Centennial. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans rally for second win of season

Rick Holtz
Friday, March 29, 2024
GENOA — Twin River scored 8 runs in the final two innings to come from behind and beat Centennial 11-7 and earn their second win on the season.Trailing 5-3, the Titans (2-3) opened the bottom of the fifth inning with back-to-back batters getting hit by pitches.
Jerrod Land led the Warriors with a 47 on Thursday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Jerrod Land led the Warriors with a 47 on Thursday. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

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Fullerton opens golf season at Pawnee Hills

Rick Holtz
Friday, March 29, 2024
FULLERTON — The Warriors got their first taste of competition with some home cooking on Thursday.Fullerton opened the golf season playing host to Central City, Central Valley and High Plains at Pawnee Hills Golf Club. The Bison finished with a lowest team score on the day, shooting a 168.

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Titans finish 6th at Aquinas Golf Invite

Rick Holtz
Friday, March 29, 2024
DAVID CITY — The Titans opened the season against six other teams on Thursday at the Aquinas Golf Invite at David City Golf Club. Clay Brandenburger Twin River finished sixth with a team score of 392. Scotus took home the team title with a score of 316.
Twin River will see a lot of growth over the next few weeks. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River will see a lot of growth over the next few weeks. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans look for improvements every day

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
GENOA — It’s a long track season and Twin River is looking to see improvement each time they step on the track.“Every meet they have a goal to improve from the last one,” Twin River coach Mindy Swanson said. “We are big on ‘PR’s’ within our team and celebrate them after every meet.
Twin River and Osceola enter year 2 of baseball coop. Back Row: Colston Rodriguez, Boston Hinkle, Cinch Beck, Brayden Ramaekers, Carter Green. Middle Row: Brycen Kula, Braxtin Fowler, Dominick Dohmen, Paydon Rinkol, Tate Urkoski, Brayden Santos. Front Row: Connor Schnell, Blake Mundorf, Kale Gustafson, Ashton Cherry, Aden Feezell. Photo provided

Twin River and Osceola enter year 2 of baseball coop. Back Row: Colston Rodriguez, Boston Hinkle, Cinch Beck, Brayden Ramaekers, Carter Green. Middle Row: Brycen Kula, Braxtin Fowler, Dominick Dohmen, Paydon Rinkol, Tate Urkoski, Brayden Santos. Front Row: Connor Schnell, Blake Mundorf, Kale Gustafson, Ashton Cherry, Aden Feezell. Photo provided

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Titans bring back good nucleus of players

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
GENOA — Twin River has entered year No. 2 of its baseball coop with Osceola.This year’s squad features 11 players from Twin River and six players from Osceola.
Paydon Rinkol connects on his first of two doubles on Thursday. The junior also pitched 4 strong innings for the Titans, giving up just 3 runs on 3 hits.

Paydon Rinkol connects on his first of two doubles on Thursday. The junior also pitched 4 strong innings for the Titans, giving up just 3 runs on 3 hits.

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Late 10-run rally steals win from Titans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
GENOA — Twin River gave up 10 runs in the top of the seventh inning as Ralston rallied for a 16-9 win.The Titans (1-3) were three outs away from their second win of the season of Thursday when the Rams started their comeback bid.