NCJ photo by Rick Holtz
Twin River Softball 2025
News Staff
Friday, September 5, 2025
Twin River Softball
Allen
Titans rained out at Fillmore Central
Rick Holtz
GENEVA — Twin River had a pair of games rained out on Saturday at the Fillmore Central Invite — but before returning home, the Titans evened their record at 4-4 on the year.Twin River picked up a 9-4 win over Southern Diller-Odell Saturday morning.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Adalyn Bishop drives the ball for an RBI single in the Titans win over the GACC Bluejays. NCJ photo by Ken Kush
Titans open season with split, runner-up finish
Ken Kush
DAVID CITY —A1-1 tie turned into a runaway when the Twin River Titans scored 12 runs in the bottom of the third and posted the threeinning 13-1 win over Guardian Angels Central Catholic in David City on Thursday.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Front row: Kielyn Dohmen, Laynie Allen, Lia Whited, Aubree Brandenburger. Middle row: Emma Preister, JLee Van Driel, Mya Ramaekers, Kaylee Vering, Caylyn Zoucha, Briley Dohmen, Adalyn Bishop. Back row: Sierra Reardon, Jaedyn Friesen, Lily Stenger, Brecklyn Kurz, Jaelynn Johnson. Not pictured: Kaleigh Rickard. Photo provided
Titans set sights on October run
Rick Holtz
GENOA — It’s time to put the rest of the state on notice. The Titans are coming.Twin River opens the softball season on Thursday with aspirations of playing deep into October.“The chemistry is really strong,” Twin River coach Renae Van Driel said.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Marcie Spitz (pitching) looks to get the better of former Twin River teammate Lauryn Melcher in their only time directly facing each other at the Central Community College All-Star game last week. NCJ photos by Ken Kush
Melcher, Spitz face off as all-stars
Ken Kush
COLUMBUS — It had been awhile since teammates Lauryn Melcher and Marcie Spitz of Twin River had been on opposite benches during a high school softball game.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Twin River finished the season with a 25-10 record. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz
No. 6 Titans upset in District Final
Rick Holtz
GENOA — The Titans saw their season come to an abrupt end on Friday, falling two wins short of a State berth.No. 6 Twin River (25-10) were upset in the C-6 District Final by the No. 11 seed, Aquinas Catholic, dropping game one 11-10 and falling in game two 22-8.
Friday, October 11, 2024
The Titans advance to a home District Final game on Friday after Aquinas Catholic. Twin River defeated North Bend Central 11-1 in the C-4 Subdistrict opener and defeated Bayard 8-0 in the championship game. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz
Titans win C-4 Subdistrict
Rick Holtz
GENOA — Two more win. The Titans need just two more wins to punch their tickets to State.Twin River advanced to Friday’s District Final where they will play host to Aquinas Catholic. The district final is a best of three series with a trip to State on the line.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Van Driel
Titans go 2-1 last week
Rick Holtz
GENOA — The Class C No. 6 Titans went 2-1 last week, picking up a pair of wins over Pierce on Tuesday, while falling to St. Paul on the road on Thursday.Twin River earned a 9-1 win and a 16-5 win over Pierce to complete the sweep.In the first game, the Titans jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Rickard
No. 5 Titans look to rebound after losses
Rick Holtz
Twin River dropped a pair of games last week to some good competition.The Class C No. 5 Titans traveled to Hastings on Tuesday to take on Class C No. 1 St. Cecilia. The Hawkettes cruised to a 15-3 win in 3 innings.Twin River (20-5) was held to just 3 hits in the game.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
LEFT: JLee Van Driel, though only a sophomore, has been one of the top players in the state this season. RIGHT Marcie Spitz has helped lead Twin River to 20 wins this season thanks to her stellar performances on the mound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz
No. 4 Titans win 20th game of season
Rick Holtz
GENOA — Twin River picked up their 20th win of the season, defeating Yutan-Mead 9-1 at home on Monday.The Class C No. 4 Titans jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning and added 3 more runs in the third inning.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024