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Twin River competed over the weekend at the Aquinas Invitational. Adam Schroder finished third at 120 pounds. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Twin River competed over the weekend at the Aquinas Invitational. Adam Schroder finished third at 120 pounds. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans continue to see growth

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
DAVID CITY — The Titans were in action over the weekend at the Aquinas Invitational in David City. Twin River finished 11th with 40.5 team points. Aquinas edgedout Milford for the team title. Twin River coach Kalin Koch said that he seen a lot of growth from his team this season.
Warrior rally falls short against Huskies

Warrior rally falls short against Huskies

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Warrior rally falls short against Huskies

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
HENDERSON — It was a game of streaks. Fullerton’s fourth quarter rally fell just short on Friday, falling 26-24 to Heartland. The Warriors held the Huskies scoreless for the entire second quarter, but could not hold on to their lead. Heartland responded to open the second half with a 10-0 run.
Jerrod Lane finished finished second at 285 pounds on Saturday at the Summerland Bobcats Invite. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

Jerrod Lane finished finished second at 285 pounds on Saturday at the Summerland Bobcats Invite. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

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Warriors finish 5th at Summerland Invitational

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
EWING — The Warrior wrestling team finished fifth out of 15 teams on Saturday at the Summerland Bobcats Invite in Ewing. Fullerton finished with 93 points. Ravenna took home the team title with 177 points. Wisner-Pilger (136 points) finished second. Summerland (110 points) finished third.
Twin River’s Van Driel attends Texas softball camp.

Twin River’s Van Driel attends Texas softball camp.

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Twin River’s Van Driel attends Texas softball camp

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Snow may have been falling this week, but softballs were flying for a Twin River freshman. Jlee Van Driel recently attended T.H.E. Camp, put on by the University of Texas softball program. She was at the camp with members of her club softball team, the Hotshots.
Nolan Dubas goes strong to the basket on Friday for Fullerton. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

Nolan Dubas goes strong to the basket on Friday for Fullerton. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz

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Huskies slow down Warriors in 2nd half

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
HENDERSON — Heartland overcame a nine point deficit in the second half to send Fullerton home with a 64-53 loss on Friday. The Huskies outscored the Warriors 36-16 in the second half as they clawed their way back into the game.
Riley Thomas

Riley Thomas

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Thomas goes 5-1 at Norm Manstedt Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
COLUMBUS — Fullerton’s two girls were back on the wrestling mat last week, competing in the Norm Manstedt Invite at Central Community College in Columbus on Thursday. Riley Thomas finished the day 5-1, but ended her day with a pair of medical forfeits.
Grace Yrkoski goes up for a shot in the post on Saturday against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Grace Yrkoski goes up for a shot in the post on Saturday against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Short-handed Titans fall to Dragons

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
MADISON — They just could not overcome a slow start. Madison opened the game on Saturday outscoring Twin River 12-1 in the first quarter. The short-handed Titans were playing their first game without senior Delaney Reeg, who broke her wrist on Tuesday in a 50-24 loss to Central City.
Paydon Rinkol fires from long-range in the first half on Saturday against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol fires from long-range in the first half on Saturday against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans come up short on the road

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
MADISON —The opportunities were there. The Titans just were unable to capitalize. Twin River dropped a close road game to Madison, falling 52-48. The Titans battled back from an 8 point fourth quarter deficit, cutting it to a two possession game with less than a minute left in regulation.
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 Jan. 3, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, January 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.
Clara Preister scored 3 points against Lakeview and exploded for 13 points against Schuyler at the Columbus Holiday Tourney at Scotus Catholic. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Clara Preister scored 3 points against Lakeview and exploded for 13 points against Schuyler at the Columbus Holiday Tourney at Scotus Catholic. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans end losing streak with 55-29 win in holiday tournament

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
COLUMBUS — The Titans used a lock-down pressure defense on Saturday to snap a 5-game losing streak and finish 3rd at the 42nd annual Columbus Holiday Basketball Tournament.