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Spencer Ramakers finished second in the 100-meter dash at the C-6 District on Thursday at Centennial. The Twin River graduate is the Titans’ lone state qualifier, making it to Omaha for the 100- and 200-meter dashes and thelong jump. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Ramaekers Advances to State in 3 Events

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

UTICA — He’s not done yet. Spencer Ramaekers turned the C-6 District track meet at Centennial into his own playground last week, as the Twin River grad qualified for three events at this week’s Class C State track meet. Ramaekers finished second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.

Jerrod Land hits a chip shot onto the second green at Monday’s D-2 District at Twin Creek Golf Course. Photos provided

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Golf Season Ends at D-2 District Meet

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

PENDER — Fullerton saw its golf season come to a close on Monday at the D-2 District at Twin Creek Golf Course in Pender. The Warriors finished seventh overall with a team score of 396. Pender won the District Title, shooting a 327 on the day.

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Kernels Split Games At State

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

OMAHA — It’s win or go home for the Kernels. Central City / Fullerton / Centura split their first two games at State this week and are now one loss away from seeing their season come to an end. The Kernels opened State play with a 7-1 win over Wayne on Saturday.

Fullerton's track state qualifiers and coaches began their journey to Omaha on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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STATE BOUND

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

OMAHA — These next races and jumps are for all the marbles. Nance County is sending 11 athletes to the 2023 Nebraska Class C & D State Championships, which is Friday and Saturday at Burke Stadium in Omaha. Twin River is Class C and Fullerton is Class D.

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Kernels Heading Back to State, Again

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

CENTRAL CITY — The Kernels are heading back to Omaha. Central City/Fullerton/Centura (20-4) won the C-3 District last week, first by defeating Louisville/Weeping Water on Thursday and then punched their ticket to State with a 5-3 win over Arlington on Friday.

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Titans Season Ends at Baseball District

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

HASTINGS — Twin River saw its baseball season come to an end on Thursday, falling 2-1 to Lincoln Christian in the opening round of District play. The Titans (9-11) got on the scoreboard first, scoring in the top of the third inning when Paydon Rinkol lined a two-out single to left field.

Warriors Finish as Goldenrod Conference Runner-up

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Warriors Finish as Goldenrod Conference Runner-up

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

GRAND ISLAND — Fullerton saw three golfers play sub-100 golf as the Warriors finished second at the Goldenrod Conference meet on Thursday at Indianhead Golf Course. Jerrod Land led the way for Fullerton with a 96. Cade Russell finished with a 97 and Trey Swertzic shot a 99.

Warriors, Titans Head to District Track

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Warriors, Titans Head to District Track

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

STROMSBURG — Fullerton and Twin River traveled to Cross County on Thursday for the final track invitational before districts this week. Nine boys and girls teams competed on a beautiful warm windy day.

Warriors Compete at Goldenrod Meet

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Warriors Compete at Goldenrod Meet

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

HUMPHREY — It was not your typical conference track meet. Delayed from Friday and moved to a new location, the Goldenrod Conference meet featured both high school and junior high teams completing different events at the same time.

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Ramaekers Shines at Conference Meet

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

NORTH BEND — Wins were few and far between in a competitive East Husker Conference track meet on Saturday at Northbend High School. Spencer Ramaekers won the long jump with a 20-05.75 jump.