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NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Senior leadership will lead deep Titan roster this year

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
GENOA — Depth can solve a lot of problems. When someone is having an off night, a coach can go to the bench for a fresh player. Twin River will have the luxury of playing with a deep roster this year, coach Julie Strain said. “We are very positive with the outlook of the season,” she said.

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Sports now streaming on Hudl

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Fullerton and Twin River sports have a new streaming home. Both schools will be streaming all home sporting events on Hudl. Sports fans will still be able to watch home games from their couch, they just have to go to a new web address. A link is available on both school websites.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we selected two females because only girl sports had started competition).

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we selected two females because only girl sports had started competition).

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Aug. 23, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we selected two females because only girl sports had started competition). Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Marcie Spitz struck out 11 batters in 7 innings to pick up the win in the first game on Thursday. She would pitch 3 innings of relief in the second game of the double-header. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Marcie Spitz struck out 11 batters in 7 innings to pick up the win in the first game on Thursday. She would pitch 3 innings of relief in the second game of the double-header. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans softball off to hot start

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
DAVID CITY — Twin River opened the softball season with a pair of road wins over Blue River on Thursday. The Titans (2-0) gave up 8 runs over the final three innings of the opening contest, but were able to hold off a Panther (0-2) rally for a 10-9 win in game one.
JLee Van Driel went 5-for-7 at the plate for Twin River in two wins on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

JLee Van Driel went 5-for-7 at the plate for Twin River in two wins on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans open season with pair of wins

Rick Holtz
Friday, August 18, 2023
DAVID CITY — Twin River opened the softball season with a pair of road wins over Blue River on Thursday. The Titans (2-0) gave up 8 runs over the final three innings of the opening contest, but were able to hold off a Panther (0-2) rally for a 10-9 win in game one.
Tierney Russell puts for par on hole No. 5. Photo provided

Tierney Russell puts for par on hole No. 5. Photo provided

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Warriors finish third at Central City 3-man Scramble

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
CENTRAL CITY – Fullerton opened the golf season on Thursday competing in the Central City 3-Man Scramble. The Warriors group of Melinda Pickrel, Tierney Russell and Kelia Dubas finished third in division 1 with a 74. Heartland won the event with a pair of golfers who shot a 63 for the day.
Paige Horn hits a chip shot on the fourth hole on Thursday at Valley View Golf Club. Photo provided

Paige Horn hits a chip shot on the fourth hole on Thursday at Valley View Golf Club. Photo provided

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District assignments announced

Rick Holtz
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Nebraska School Activities Association has started to announce fall district assignments. Fullerton and Twin River athletes now know what schools they will have to compete against for an opportunity to go to state. Girls Golf Fullerton has been assigned to the C-2 district.
Twin River will rely on a lineup dominated by juniors and seniors this season. Front Row: Kaleigh Rickard, Kaylee Vering, Briley Dohmen, JLee Van Driel, Mya Raemaekers, Emma Preister. Middle Row: Laynie Allen, Kielyn Dohmen, Aubree Brandenburger, Delaney Reeg, Bella Gaspers, Lia Whited, Grace Weaver. Back Row: Sophia Gasper, Emily Dohmen, Marcie Spitz, Clara Preister, Lauryn Melcher, Karley Vering, Kylie Elm, Ivy Korus. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River will rely on a lineup dominated by juniors and seniors this season. Front Row: Kaleigh Rickard, Kaylee Vering, Briley Dohmen, JLee Van Driel, Mya Raemaekers, Emma Preister. Middle Row: Laynie Allen, Kielyn Dohmen, Aubree Brandenburger, Delaney Reeg, Bella Gaspers, Lia Whited, Grace Weaver. Back Row: Sophia Gasper, Emily Dohmen, Marcie Spitz, Clara Preister, Lauryn Melcher, Karley Vering, Kylie Elm, Ivy Korus. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans expect to compete for titles

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
GENOA — The talent is there. The experience is there. Now they have to put it all together. Twin River will look to take the next step when they open the softball season on Thursday. The Titans travel to Schuyler for a triangular with Schuyler and Blue River. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m.
Fullerton has high expectations for the cross country season. Back Row: Student Manager Megan Toahty (left), Asst. Coach Jeremy Hubel, Jacob Maxfield, Justin Horn, Tate Wood, Head Coach Jordan Wetovick, Student Manager Peyton Thomas. Front Row: Delylla Olson, Elaina Reimer, Makayla Robinson, Morgan Supik, Emilyn Kurz. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

Fullerton has high expectations for the cross country season. Back Row: Student Manager Megan Toahty (left), Asst. Coach Jeremy Hubel, Jacob Maxfield, Justin Horn, Tate Wood, Head Coach Jordan Wetovick, Student Manager Peyton Thomas. Front Row: Delylla Olson, Elaina Reimer, Makayla Robinson, Morgan Supik, Emilyn Kurz. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

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Warriors look to make it back to State

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
FULLERTON — You don’t just show up at a race and expect to compete. You put in the work. And the training is not something that begins at the beginning of the season. Fullerton has high expectations for the cross country season, returning two state-qualifying runners from last year’s squad.
Fullerton will look to use past experience to their advantage this golf season. From Left: Tierney Russell, Melinda Pickrel, Kenzie Sharman, Keila Dubas and Coach Shawn Ostransky. Not pictured: Paige Horn. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

Fullerton will look to use past experience to their advantage this golf season. From Left: Tierney Russell, Melinda Pickrel, Kenzie Sharman, Keila Dubas and Coach Shawn Ostransky. Not pictured: Paige Horn. NCJ photo by Laura Sabata

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Warriors return tested team to golf course

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
FULLERTON — The Warriors will return an experienced lineup when they open the golf season on Thursday. Fullerton coach Shawn Ostransky returns four golfers with experience at the state meet.