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Titans fall to Vikings in wrestling dual

Rick Holtz
Friday, December 8, 2023
COLUMBUS — The final score can be deceiving. Zachary Held Adam Schroder Twin River traveled to Columbus on Thursday to take on Lakeview in a wrestling dual. The Vikings defeated the Titans 72-9, but Lakeview received 60 points from forfeited weight classes.
Terrick Gonsior finished with 15 points for Fullerton on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Terrick Gonsior finished with 15 points for Fullerton on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warrior defense tames Cougars

News Staff
Friday, December 8, 2023
FULLERTON — Everything was just clicking after halftime. Fullerton used smothering defense and hot shooting on offense during a second half of Thursday to pull away from Central Valley (1-2) en route to a 69-49 win at home.
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 Dec. 6, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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. Riley Thomas Freshman Riley Thomas finished second in the 140-pound weight class on Friday at the Lakeview Invite.
Ryder Kleckner goes up strong for two of his 6 points on Saturday against Shelby-Rising City. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Ryder Kleckner goes up strong for two of his 6 points on Saturday against Shelby-Rising City. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans win back-to-back road games

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
SHELBY — Fans may have paid for their entire seat, but they only needed the edge of it. Twin River improved to 2-0 on Saturday, defeating Shelby-Rising City in a back-and-forth 59-56 battle. No lead was safe on Saturday as the two teams traded baskets and leads multiple times in the game.
Zachary Held finished undefeated on the day at 113 pounds. He finished the day 3-0 with two pins in under a minute.

Zachary Held finished undefeated on the day at 113 pounds. He finished the day 3-0 with two pins in under a minute.

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Twin River's Zachary Held goes undefeated at Broken Bow Invite

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
BROKEN BOW — Twin River opened the wrestling season on Saturday at the Broken Bow Invite. Zachary Held finished undefeated on the day at 113 pounds. He finished the day 3-0 with two pins in under a minute. Twin River finished 10th with 28 points.
Senior Brett Bridger finished second in the 190-pound weight class. He went 3-1 on the day with three pins. He also reached the 100th career win over the weekend. Photo provided

Senior Brett Bridger finished second in the 190-pound weight class. He went 3-1 on the day with three pins. He also reached the 100th career win over the weekend. Photo provided

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Fullerton's Bridger earns 100th career victory

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
COLUMBUS — Fullerton opened the wrestling season on the Friday at the Lakeview Invite. Fullerton’s boys team finished 10th, while the girls finished 8th. Lakeview boys took home the team title, while the girls from Aurora edged eight other teams to take home the team title.
Kane Wetovick looks for a path to the basket against High Plains. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Kane Wetovick looks for a path to the basket against High Plains. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm too much for Warriors

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
POLK — The starters were Nolan Dubas, Justin Horn, Aiden Norman, Terrick Gonsior and Kane Wetovick. This game was neck-and-neck the whole time. It was hard to tell who would end up victorious when the buzzer went off. Dubas put in a free throw first, followed by a basket by Hunter Gochenour.
Mya Ramaekers finds a path to the basket on Saturday. She finished with 3 points in the game. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Mya Ramaekers finds a path to the basket on Saturday. She finished with 3 points in the game. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans split with Eagles, Huskies

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
CENTRAL CITY — Twin River opened the season on Thursday with a 39-31 road win over Nebraska Christian. Delaney Reeg led the way with 10 points. Tricia Kunkee added 7 points. Clara Preister added 6 points off the bench.
Georgia Bridger has to fight past the Storm pressure defense on Saturday. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Georgia Bridger has to fight past the Storm pressure defense on Saturday. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm run past Warriors

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
POLK — The starters were Paige Horn, Jaci Maxfield, Georgia Bridger, Isabel Norman and Melinda Pickrel. They started out well, with baskets from Horn and Ella Pickrel. Maxfield was fouled and put in four three throws. Maxfield pulled down a couple rebounds, and Horn and Emilyn Kurz each got a steal.