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Paydon Rinkol rushed for 5 touchdowns on Friday night, breaking the Twin River record for touchdowns scored in a game by an individual player. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol rushed for 5 touchdowns on Friday night, breaking the Twin River record for touchdowns scored in a game by an individual player. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Record-setting performance

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
MURRAY — What a way to open the season. Twin River overcame a slow start, scoring three times in the second quarter and the Titans (1-0) never looked back as they cruised to a 44-25 road win over Conestoga (0-1).
Twin River went 3-0 in Geneva to win the Fillmore Central Invite on Saturday. Photo provided

Twin River went 3-0 in Geneva to win the Fillmore Central Invite on Saturday. Photo provided

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Titans win Fillmore Central Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
GENEVA — Twin River outscored its opponents 34-8 on Saturday to return home as Fillmore Central Invite champions. Twin River 8, Southern/Diller Odell 1 The Titans scored early and often against the Thunder. JLee Van Driel went 3-for-3 and scored twice at the top of the lineup.
Tierney Russell putts on hole No. 3 on her way to leading the team with a 47 and a 2nd place finish in the dual. Photo provided

Tierney Russell putts on hole No. 3 on her way to leading the team with a 47 and a 2nd place finish in the dual. Photo provided

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Fullerton golfers hit links at Albion

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
ALBION — Fullerton golfers were back in action on Monday, traveling to Albion Country Club to take on Boone Central. Monday’s contest was rescheduled from last week due to the heat. Boone Central edged Fullerton 208-214.
L. Held

L. Held

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Titans show promise at Minden Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
MINDEN — Twin River opened the volleyball season on Saturday, dropping a trio of matches to Adams Central, Nebraska Christian and Valentine. Two of the three opponents are ranked in the state. Adams Central is currently ranked No. 8 in Class C-1 and Nebraska Christian is ranked No. 8 in Class D-1.
Warrior Watching

Warrior Watching

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Warrior Watching

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
ABOVE: Jerrod Land and Maxton Meysenburg combine for a tackle on Friday against Central Valley. RIGHT TOP: The Warriors celebrated after Roe Patton’s touchdown in the first quarter. RIGHT BOTTOM: The Warriors talk things over after Friday’s football game. Central Valley defeated Fullerton 46-20.
Tate Wood (left), Justin Horn, Makayla Robinson and Morgan Supik all earned medals for the Warriors on Thursday. Photo provided

Tate Wood (left), Justin Horn, Makayla Robinson and Morgan Supik all earned medals for the Warriors on Thursday. Photo provided

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Fullerton, Twin River runners compete at St. Paul Invite

Rick Holtz
Friday, August 25, 2023
ST. PAUL – Fullerton and Twin River kicked off the cross country season on Thursday, battling the heat and other runners at the St. Paul Invite. Fullerton coach Jordan Wetovick said that course, which sits in a pasture behind Milletta Vista Winery, is very rugged and hilly.
Lainie Ziemba finished with a team-high 8 digs against Sutton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Lainie Ziemba finished with a team-high 8 digs against Sutton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Warriors fall at home to Fillies, Cougars

Rick Holtz
Friday, August 25, 2023
FULLERTON — It wasn't the way they wanted to start the season. Fullerton dropped a pair of matches at home on Thursday, falling to Sutton 25-21, 25-14 and to Cross County 25-16, 25-23. Sutton also defeated Cross County 25-9, 27-25.
Fullerton returns a lot of experience to this year’s roster. BACK ROW: Head coach Brandon Siegel (left), Jerrod Land, Zane Koziol, Brett Bridger, James Zweiner, Hunter Gochenour, Aidan Bittner, Maxton Meysenburg, Asst Coach Eric Frenzen and Asst Coach Jeremy Wetovick. FRONT ROW: Carson Busch, Andrew Cunningham, Fletcher Dubas, Nolan Dubas, Aiden Norman, Roe Patton, Parker Aaberg, Brady Djernes. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

Fullerton returns a lot of experience to this year’s roster. BACK ROW: Head coach Brandon Siegel (left), Jerrod Land, Zane Koziol, Brett Bridger, James Zweiner, Hunter Gochenour, Aidan Bittner, Maxton Meysenburg, Asst Coach Eric Frenzen and Asst Coach Jeremy Wetovick. FRONT ROW: Carson Busch, Andrew Cunningham, Fletcher Dubas, Nolan Dubas, Aiden Norman, Roe Patton, Parker Aaberg, Brady Djernes. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

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Juniors, seniors lead experienced Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
FULLERTON — It is hard to find a silver lining when it comes to injuries, but the Warriors are benefiting from last year’s Next Man Up mentality.
Fullerton has a new coach and four new starters, but look for them to make their presence known this season. BACK ROW: Head Coach Theresa Bridger, Josie Williams, Ella Pickrel, McKenna Plumbtree, Jaci Maxfield, Isabel Norman, Asst. Coach Ike Carr Middle Row: Korie Konwinski, Tylar Konwinski, Adalynn Smith, Lainie Ziemba, Georgia Bridger, Reese Dubas. FRONT ROW: Lexus Schroeder, Addi Coe, Lylla Sabata, Riley Thomas, Sami Sullivan, Hannah Ciancio, Rylyn Hemenway. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

Fullerton has a new coach and four new starters, but look for them to make their presence known this season. BACK ROW: Head Coach Theresa Bridger, Josie Williams, Ella Pickrel, McKenna Plumbtree, Jaci Maxfield, Isabel Norman, Asst. Coach Ike Carr Middle Row: Korie Konwinski, Tylar Konwinski, Adalynn Smith, Lainie Ziemba, Georgia Bridger, Reese Dubas. FRONT ROW: Lexus Schroeder, Addi Coe, Lylla Sabata, Riley Thomas, Sami Sullivan, Hannah Ciancio, Rylyn Hemenway. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

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Warriors ready to make D-1 volleyball noise

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
FULLERTON — A new coach. A new class of competition. And four new starters. But don’t expect this season to be a down year for the Warriors. Fullerton opens the volleyball season on Thursday when they welcome Cross County and Sutton to town for a triangular.
NCJ photo by Tara Urkoski

NCJ photo by Tara Urkoski

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Titans enter second year of 8-man football

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
GENOA — It may be only year No. 2 for 8-man football, but the Titans anticipate taking that next step out on the field this season. Coach Kalin Koch said that they expect to be competitive in most games this season and look for the wins to pile up.