Twin River Girls Basketball

Grace Yrkoski goes up for a shot in the post on Saturday against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Grace Yrkoski goes up for a shot in the post on Saturday against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Short-handed Titans fall to Dragons

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
MADISON — They just could not overcome a slow start. Madison opened the game on Saturday outscoring Twin River 12-1 in the first quarter. The short-handed Titans were playing their first game without senior Delaney Reeg, who broke her wrist on Tuesday in a 50-24 loss to Central City.
Clara Preister scored 3 points against Lakeview and exploded for 13 points against Schuyler at the Columbus Holiday Tourney at Scotus Catholic. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Clara Preister scored 3 points against Lakeview and exploded for 13 points against Schuyler at the Columbus Holiday Tourney at Scotus Catholic. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans end losing streak with 55-29 win in holiday tournament

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
COLUMBUS — The Titans used a lock-down pressure defense on Saturday to snap a 5-game losing streak and finish 3rd at the 42nd annual Columbus Holiday Basketball Tournament.
Katie Preister and JLee Van Driel play smothering defense in the second half last Tuesday. The Titan defense stepped up and forced multiple turnovers as they rallied from a 16 point halftime deficit. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Katie Preister and JLee Van Driel play smothering defense in the second half last Tuesday. The Titan defense stepped up and forced multiple turnovers as they rallied from a 16 point halftime deficit. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titan second half rally falls just short

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
NELIGH — One or two possessions. That was the difference last Tuesday night. Twin River nearly overcame a slow start against Neligh-Oakdale, falling 44-39 on the road.
County bragging rights were up for grabs on Friday in Genoa. Delaney Reeg and Isabel Norman both grab possession of a rebound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

County bragging rights were up for grabs on Friday in Genoa. Delaney Reeg and Isabel Norman both grab possession of a rebound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Fullerton girls rally past Twin River, 40-36

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
GENOA — Fullerton never gave up. Down seven points coming out of halftime, Fullerton’s girls basketball team had to battle back just to have a shot at a win. A strong second half let them keep their win streak alive.
Delaney Reeg fights to push the ball against the Tiger pressure defense in the first half. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Delaney Reeg fights to push the ball against the Tiger pressure defense in the first half. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans fall to Tigers on the road

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
TEKAMAH — Motivated players are great when they are on your team, not so much when they are in the other uniform. Tekamah-Herman senior Preslee Hansen had plenty of motivation heading into Saturday’s contest with Twin River. A career milestone was within reach.
Mya Ramaekers finds a path to the basket on Saturday. She finished with 3 points in the game. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Mya Ramaekers finds a path to the basket on Saturday. She finished with 3 points in the game. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans split with Eagles, Huskies

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
CENTRAL CITY — Twin River opened the season on Thursday with a 39-31 road win over Nebraska Christian. Delaney Reeg led the way with 10 points. Tricia Kunkee added 7 points. Clara Preister added 6 points off the bench.
Twin River brings back an experienced team to compliment a group of talented freshmen. This year’s team consists of Taylor Pearson (front left), Delaney Reeg, JLee Van Driel (back left), Parker Zabka, Tricia Kunkee, Jalynn Baumann, Grace Yrkoski, Clara Preister, Mya Ramaekers, Katie Preister, Kylie Elm, Emma Yrkoski, Lauryn Melcher and Lili Trejo. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River brings back an experienced team to compliment a group of talented freshmen. This year’s team consists of Taylor Pearson (front left), Delaney Reeg, JLee Van Driel (back left), Parker Zabka, Tricia Kunkee, Jalynn Baumann, Grace Yrkoski, Clara Preister, Mya Ramaekers, Katie Preister, Kylie Elm, Emma Yrkoski, Lauryn Melcher and Lili Trejo. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans blending youth, experience

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
GENOA — Some teams are building for the future. Others have the win-now mentality. The Titans can do both this season. First-year coach Matthew Quick has a lineup filled with experience as Twin River boasts two seniors and seven juniors on the team.