Twin River Softball

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

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

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No. 4 Titans win 20th game of season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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.
Twin River picked up wins over Centennial, Lincoln Northwest and Milford on Saturday. Photo provided

Twin River picked up wins over Centennial, Lincoln Northwest and Milford on Saturday. Photo provided

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No. 7 Titans go 3-0 at Fairbury Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
FAIRBURY — Twin River bats stayed hot on Saturday as the Titans won three games on their way to bringing home the hardware from the Fairbury Invite.The No. 7 Titans opened the day with a 10-2 win over Centennial. They advanced to the title game thanks to a 7-3 win over Lincoln Northwest.
Twin River waits as JLee Van Driel completes her trip around the bases after her home run against Blue River. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Twin River waits as JLee Van Driel completes her trip around the bases after her home run against Blue River. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Titans walk-off for win

News Staff
Friday, August 23, 2024
GENOA — The Titans opened the season with a split at home on Thursday.Twin River dropped the first game to Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 9-7, before bouncing back in the night-cap with a 12-10 win over Blue River.
Twin River softball is ready to take the next step this season. The Titans will look to make a run for a state championship. Photo provided

Twin River softball is ready to take the next step this season. The Titans will look to make a run for a state championship. Photo provided

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Titans return experienced lineup

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
GENOA — Twin River returns a loaded lineup and is poised to make a run at state this year.
Aiden Norman (left) and Delaney Reeg have been named 2024 NCJ Players of the Year. NCJ file photos

Aiden Norman (left) and Delaney Reeg have been named 2024 NCJ Players of the Year. NCJ file photos

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LEAVING THEIR MARK

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Great athletes make their teammates better.Aiden Norman and Delaney Reeg are great athletes. The pair have been named Nance County Journal 2024 Players of the Year. Aiden Norman Fullerton’s Norman and Twin River’s Reeg both were three-sport athletes.
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.
Twin River’s Van Driel attends Texas softball camp.

Twin River’s Van Driel attends Texas softball camp.

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Twin River’s Van Driel attends Texas softball camp

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Snow may have been falling this week, but softballs were flying for a Twin River freshman. Jlee Van Driel recently attended T.H.E. Camp, put on by the University of Texas softball program. She was at the camp with members of her club softball team, the Hotshots.