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Fullerton finished second at their invite with a 396. Photo provided

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Warriors finish 2nd at own invite

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

FULLERTON — The Warriors finished second on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Fullerton Invite at Pawnee Hills Golf Course. Keilia Dubas finished 6th overall with a 90. Melinda Pickrel finished 8th with a 97. Columbus Scotus’s Cecilia Arndt won the event with a 69.

Callie Held keeps the ball alive during the third set against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans still searching for first win

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

MADISON — It could have gone either way. Twin River is still looking for their first volleyball win of the season after falling to Madison 3-1 on Thursday. The Titans (015) were backed into a corner on Thursday, dropping the first two sets 25-23 and 25-14.

Fullerton celebrates after winning a point against Chambers/Wheeler Central. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Fullerton splits with CWC, Stuart

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

WHEELER — Fullerton earned a split last Tuesday, defeating Chambers/Wheeler Central in two sets and falling to Class D-2 No. 5 Stuart in two sets. The Warriors won the first set against the Renegades 2523 before cruising to a 25-8 win in the second set.

Fullerton held on for a 32-24 win over Palmer on a wet Friday night. NCJ photo by Cathy Cook

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Warriors hold on for 32-24 win over Tigers

Rick Holtz

Saturday, September 23, 2023

FULLERTON — What an ending. Fullerton scored twice in the final five minutes and the defense held off a last minute drive by Palmer to close out a wet 32-24 win at home. .

Aidan Bittner makes a diving grab for Nebraska Lutheran quarterback Isaac Beiermann. Bittner finished with 2 tackles in the game. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors run over Knights in win, 52-34

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

WACO — Life is pretty good when the offense is moving the ball and the defense is slowing down the opposing offense. .

Kadin Buhl fakes the handoff to Landyn Roebuck on Friday against the Cougars. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

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Titans fall to No. 3 Cougars, 58-8

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

STROMSBURG — They knew it was going to be a tough day at the office. Twin River (1-3) took on No. 3 Cross County (4-0) on the road on Friday and the Cougar offense did pretty much anything it wanted enroute to a 58-8 win over the Titans.

Congrats to Elena Reimer and Fletcher Dubas for being named this week's NCJ Athletes of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 20, 2023

News Staff

Wednesday, September 20, 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. Elena Reimer Elena Reimer finished 70th last week at the Central City Invite with a time of 26:41.02.

Georgia Bridger finished with 15 assists and 6 digs for Fullerton when they took on Twin River last week. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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BRAGGING RIGHTS

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

GENOA — Fullerton can claim Nance County dominance following a three-set sweep of Twin River on Thursday. The Warriors cruised to a 2517, 25-17, 25-14 win over the Titans. Fullerton coach Theresa Bridger was pleased with how her team controlled the tempo of the match.

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No medals, but plenty of runner PRs

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

CENTRAL CITY — The Warriors may not have medaled at the Central City Invite on Thursday, but every Fullerton runner had a personal best time for the season.

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Titans fall to Crusaders, 13-5

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

GRAND ISLAND — Class C No. 8 Twin River gave up 10 runs in the final 3 innings to lose on the road to Grand Island Central Catholic 13-5 in 6 innings. Marcie Spitz went 2-for-3 with a home run and 3 RBIs. Kylie Elm picked up two hits, including a double, for the Titans.