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Nance County Softball Leaders - 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The 2025 softball season is in the books. Before we turn our attention to winter sports, we wanted to look back and take one final look at the fall sports season.We have compiled stats as provided by Twin River.
LEFT: Kaleigh Rickard drove in a run in game 1. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel throws out the runner at first. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Kaleigh Rickard drove in a run in game 1. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel throws out the runner at first. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titan season ends at District Final

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
CENTRAL CITY— The Titans season ended on Friday, two wins short of a bid to State in Hastings. Central City swept Twin River in two games. The Bison defeated the Titans 8-6 in game one and 16-5 in game two.Twin River hammered out 9 hits in game one.
Twin River defeated Malcolm to win the C-10 Sub-District on Monday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River defeated Malcolm to win the C-10 Sub-District on Monday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans win C-10 Sub-District

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
LINCOLN — Bring on Central City.Twin River defeated top-seeded Malcolm on Monday night to win the C-10 Sub-District at Sandhills Global Youth Complex in Lincoln. The Titans defense bent but did not break in their 14-13 championship game win.
Twin River celebrates with coach Renae Van Driel on her reaching the 450-win milestone. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River celebrates with coach Renae Van Driel on her reaching the 450-win milestone. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titan coach wins 450th game

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
ORD — It’s a milestone that has been looming all season. On Tuesday, Twin River coach Renae Van Driel surpassed the 450-win plateau. She currently sits with a record of 450-231 in 22 seasons.The Titans cruised to an 11-0 win over Ord.
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Titans add 2 wins as season dwindles

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
GENOA — Twin River picked up a pair of wins last week as the Titans eye the end of the regular season.Twin River earned a 10-5 win over St. Paul on Thursday. On Tuesday, they picked up an 11-3 win over Pierce.
JLee Van Driel has selected where she plans to play softball at in college. She announced her verbal commitment to the University of Kansas over the weekend. NCJ file photo

JLee Van Driel has selected where she plans to play softball at in college. She announced her verbal commitment to the University of Kansas over the weekend. NCJ file photo

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Van Driel chooses Jayhawks

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
GENOA — Twin River junior JLee Van Driel will trade in her Titan pinstripes for Jayhawk blue.The Titan’s softball standout announced her verbal commitment to the University of Kansas over the weekend. Van Driel said she plans to sign with the program during the November early signing period.
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Titans fall to Crusaders, Bluehawks

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
DONIPHAN — The Titans’ late-inning rally fell short on Thursday.Class C No. 9 Twin River scored 2 runs in the top of the seventh inning but could not tie the game as Grand Island Central Catholic escaped with an 8-7 win.
Adalyn Bishop reaches first base against the Polk County Slammers last week. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Adalyn Bishop reaches first base against the Polk County Slammers last week. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Titans runner-up at invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
COLUMBUS — Class C No. 9 Twin River finished as runner-up at the Lakeview Invite over the weekend.The Titans defeated Adams Central 14-1 and Lakeview 13-6 before falling to York 6-2. Earlier in the week, Twin River picked up wins over Polk County (16-14) and Highway 91 (12-1).
Twin River finished undefeated on the day and was crowned champions at the Fairbury Invite on Saturday. The Titans are unbeaten in their last four games. Photo by Jen Johnson

Twin River finished undefeated on the day and was crowned champions at the Fairbury Invite on Saturday. The Titans are unbeaten in their last four games. Photo by Jen Johnson

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Titans crowned champs at Fairbury

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
FAIRBURY — The Titans finished the day undefeated at the Fairbury Invite on Saturday to finish as champs in back-to-back years.No. 8 Twin River opened the day defeating Lincoln Northwest 11-1 in 4 innings. The defeated Freeman 4-2 in 6 innings.