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Upcoming District Schedule

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Area teams are entering the final weeks of their seasons. Baseball Twin River takes on Lincoln Christian in the C-2 District at Plattsmouth on Thursday. Central City/Fullerton/Centura play host to Louisville in the C-3 District on Thursday.
Thursday was Senior Night in Central City. This group of seniors have helped launch the Kernels program to a 58-15 record over the last 3 seasons. Kernels photo

Thursday was Senior Night in Central City. This group of seniors have helped launch the Kernels program to a 58-15 record over the last 3 seasons. Kernels photo

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Kernels Sweep Titans, Vikings

News Staff
Friday, April 28, 2023
CENTRAL CITY — The Kernels used a 10 run second inning to take complete control of Omaha North as Central City/Fullerton/Centura defeated the Vikings 29-4 in 5 innings on Thursday. The Kernels added 11 runs in the fourth inning as the offense exploded for 20 hits in the game.
Fletcher Dubas finished third in the 200-meter dash at the Shelby-Rising City Invite with a time of 23.61. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Fletcher Dubas finished third in the 200-meter dash at the Shelby-Rising City Invite with a time of 23.61. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Warriors compete at Shelby-Rising City Invite

Rick Holtz
Friday, April 28, 2023
SHELBY — The Warriors traveled to Shelby on Tuesday for the Shelby-Rising City Invite. Fullerton was one of 13 teams competing at the event. Lainie Ziemba finished second in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 17.31 and third in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 51.37.
Trey Swertzic led the Warriors with a 94 and a 29th place finish at the St. Cecilia Invite at Southern Hills Golf Course in Hastings on Thursday. Photo provided

Trey Swertzic led the Warriors with a 94 and a 29th place finish at the St. Cecilia Invite at Southern Hills Golf Course in Hastings on Thursday. Photo provided

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Warriors finish 12th at Southern Hills

Rick Holtz
Friday, April 28, 2023
HASTINGS — Fullerton finished 12th out of 14 teams on Thursday at the St. Cecilia Invite at Southern Hills Golf Course. The Warriors shot a 425 for the day. Grand Island Central Catholic shot a 335, edging Adams Central (336) and Donipahn-Trumbull (337) for low score on the day.
Roe Patton won the pole vault at the Palmer Invite on Thursday, clearing 12-06.00. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Roe Patton won the pole vault at the Palmer Invite on Thursday, clearing 12-06.00. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors Finish 2nd, 3rd at Palmer Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
FULLERTON — It was the home track advantage without it being a home meet. Fullerton track and field competed in the Palmer Invite on Thursday in Fullerton. Teagan Gonsior had a big day for the Warriors, finishing first in each of the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 53.14, long jump with a 16-09.
Julianna Maxfield (left), Roe Patton and Teagan Gonsior all won medals on Monday at the Central Nebraska Track Championships in Grand Island. Fullerton Schools photo

Julianna Maxfield (left), Roe Patton and Teagan Gonsior all won medals on Monday at the Central Nebraska Track Championships in Grand Island. Fullerton Schools photo

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Warriors, Titans Compete Among Area’s Best

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
GRAND ISLAND — It was a showcase of some of the best track stars in Central Nebraska, and may have been a small preview of the State Track & Field Championship meet coming next month in Omaha.
Robert Elm finished 13th in the shot put on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Robert Elm finished 13th in the shot put on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans Finish as Runner-up at Own Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
GENOA — Twin River played host to nine track teams on Thursday for the Twin River Invite. Spencer Ramaekers won the long jump, leaping 21-00.50. He also finished second in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Owen O’Kelley won the pole vault, clearing 12-00.00.
Trey Swertzic looks to sink a putt at Pawnee Hills Golf Course on Monday. Fullerton Schools photos

Trey Swertzic looks to sink a putt at Pawnee Hills Golf Course on Monday. Fullerton Schools photos

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Warriors Fall at Home Dual Meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
FULLERTON — Fullerton golf fell to Cross County-Osceola on Monday in a dual at Pawnee Hills Golf Course in Fullerton. The Warriors shot a 204 as a group, 20 strokes behind CCO. Trey Swertzic had the low score on the day with a 43.

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Titans Drop Pair of Road Games

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Titans dropped a pair of road games last week. On Tuesday, Twin River (8-7) traveled to Wayne and fell 2-0 to the Devils. Paydon Rinkol went 2-for-3 on the day as the Titans struggled to get just four hits. Korbe Urkoski and Garrett Alexander had the other two hits for the road team.
Twin River track traveled to Osceola last week for the High Plains Invitational. The Titans had a strong showing at the event in both the running and field events. Twin River will play host to their own invitational later this week. NCJ photos by Beth Sparrow and Rick Holtz

Twin River track traveled to Osceola last week for the High Plains Invitational. The Titans had a strong showing at the event in both the running and field events. Twin River will play host to their own invitational later this week. NCJ photos by Beth Sparrow and Rick Holtz

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Titans Run at High Plains Track Invite

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
OSCEOLA — Twin River participated in the High Plains Track Invitational which took place in Osceola. Twin River boys would come in sixth with the girls placing eighth. Emma Yrkoski placed 3rd in the 300-meter hurdles, and Hannah Yrkoski placed first in the high jump going 4’10”.