Twin River Boys Basketball

Brett Bridger, Kirk Hebda, Paydon Rinkol and Kane Wetovick join Aiden Norman to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

Brett Bridger, Kirk Hebda, Paydon Rinkol and Kane Wetovick join Aiden Norman to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

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AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.
NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Nance County Leaders - Boys Basketball

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Titans earn East Husker season honors

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
GENOA — Several Titans are receiving all-conference honors following the conclusion of the basketball season.Senior Kirk Hebda was named to the East Husker All-Conference second team. Seniors Tim Jarecki and Ryder Kleckner and junior Paydon Rinkol received all-conference honorable mentions.
Colsten Rodriguez (left) and JLee Van Driel (right), along with the rest of the Titans will have a new conference to call home next year. Twin River has been accepted into the Crossroads Conference. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Colsten Rodriguez (left) and JLee Van Driel (right), along with the rest of the Titans will have a new conference to call home next year. Twin River has been accepted into the Crossroads Conference. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

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RIVALRIES RENEWED

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
GENOA — Twin River is leaving the East Husker Conference next year. The Titans have been accepted into the Crossroads Conference, a move that will bring back a number of rivalries from decades past.
Ryder Kleckner makes a strong move to the basket. He finished with 12 points against Cross County. Photo by Lana Hebda

Ryder Kleckner makes a strong move to the basket. He finished with 12 points against Cross County. Photo by Lana Hebda

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Twin River season ends with loss to Cross County

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
STROMSBURG — The Titans had an early lead, but could not slow the Cougars in the second quarter. Cross County (20-5) used a 22-point second quarter to take control of Twin River on their way to a 68-60 semifinal win in the C2-4 Sub-District.
Rinkol

Rinkol

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Titan wins guarantee at least a .500 record

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
LINDSAY— Twin River moved above .500 on Thursday, picking up a 45-37 win over Humphrey/ Lindsay Holy Family in what could be the final basketball game in the school’s gymnasium.
Titans fall to Cadets at conference

Titans fall to Cadets at conference

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Titans fall to Cadets at conference

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
MADISON — The Titans’ rally fell just short on Saturday in the opening round of the East Husker Conference tournament. Twin River rallied from a 9-point deficit at halftime, falling to West Point-Beemer 53-51.
Twin River knows their path to East Husker Conference glory. The conference tournament starts this week. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Twin River knows their path to East Husker Conference glory. The conference tournament starts this week. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Titans learn East Husker tourney path

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
GENOA — Twin River learned their path for the East Husker Conference tournament. Twin River’s girls play Clarkson/Leigh in Clarkson on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The winner will advance to take on the winner of North Bend Central and Madison on Monday at 6 p.m. at Pender.
Tim Jarecki scored 7 points on Friday against Giltner. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Tim Jarecki scored 7 points on Friday against Giltner. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans swat Hornets in 50-37 win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
GENOA — They were on the attack from the opening tip. Twin River cruised to a 50-37 home win on Friday over Giltner. The Titans used an 11-0 run in the first quarter to take complete control of the contest.
Paydon Rinkol fires from long-range in the first half on Saturday against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol fires from long-range in the first half on Saturday against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans come up short on the road

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
MADISON —The opportunities were there. The Titans just were unable to capitalize. Twin River dropped a close road game to Madison, falling 52-48. The Titans battled back from an 8 point fourth quarter deficit, cutting it to a two possession game with less than a minute left in regulation.