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NCJ Athletes of the Week for May 20, 2026

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from our norm and have selected eight area athletes. It's pretty hard to ignore someone when they punch their ticket to State.
Caleb Rood finished second in the triple jump with a personal best jump of the season, 44-02.25. He is Twin River’s only state qualifier this season. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Caleb Rood finished second in the triple jump with a personal best jump of the season, 44-02.25. He is Twin River’s only state qualifier this season. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Rood makes it to State in triple jump

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
ALBION — Twin River may have only punched one ticket to State, but the Titans did see a lot of personal bests on Thursday at the C-6 District at Boone Central.Caleb Rood finished second in the triple jump with a personal best jump of 40-10.50 to qualify for the Class C State Track Championships.
Kane Wetovick qualified for State in four events — two as an individual and two as a member of a relay. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

Kane Wetovick qualified for State in four events — two as an individual and two as a member of a relay. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

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Warriors punch tickets to State

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
OSCEOLA — The Warriors are sending six athletes to the Class D State Track Championships.Kane Wetovick punched his ticket for the 400-meter dash and 800-meter run. Kyle Horn punched his ticket in the 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles.
Kip Hamik finished fourth overall and qualified for State. Photo provided

Kip Hamik finished fourth overall and qualified for State. Photo provided

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Hamik heading to State, team finishes fourth

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
BEEMER — Fullerton freshman Kip Hamik is heading for State.Hamik qualified for the NSAA Class D State Golf Championships after he finished fourth overall on Monday at the D-2 District at Indian Trails Golf Course.
Corbin Rodriguez shot a 107 at the Crossroads Conference golf meet. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Corbin Rodriguez shot a 107 at the Crossroads Conference golf meet. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans wrap golf regular season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GENEVA — Twin River finished the regular season with the Crossroads Conference meet at Hidden Hills Country Club.Corbin Rodriguez shot a 107 and Chance Swantek carded a 112.The Titans competed on Tuesday in the C-2 District at Quail Run (results after deadline).
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for May 13, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor. Claudia DopazoClaudia Dopazo set a personal best in the 200-meter dash with a time of 34.
Fullerton took home some hardware after all five golfers finished in the top 10 for the Goldenrod Conference meet last week at Indianhead Golf Course. Photo provided

Fullerton took home some hardware after all five golfers finished in the top 10 for the Goldenrod Conference meet last week at Indianhead Golf Course. Photo provided

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Warriors are Goldenrod Conference champs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GRAND ISLAND — The Warriors are Goldenrod golf champions.Fullerton won the Goldenrod Conference golf meet on Wednesday at Indianhead Golf Course, edging Archangels Catholic by 29 strokes. The Warriors finished with a 324 on the day with all five golfers earning medals and a spot in the top 10.
LEFT: Ryker Stenzel finished 13th in the pole vault, clearing a height of 8-02.00. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz RIGHT: Mason Hemmingsen finished 15th in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:43.63. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Ryker Stenzel finished 13th in the pole vault, clearing a height of 8-02.00. NCJ photo by Calvin Holtz RIGHT: Mason Hemmingsen finished 15th in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:43.63. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans, Warriors entering final stretch

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
STROMSBURG — Fullerton and Twin River athletes made their final stop of the regular season on their road to the NSAA State Track Championships.Both teams were in action on Thursday at the Cross County Invite in Stromsburg.Fullerton’s boys finished fifth overall with 51 points.
Braxtin Fowler tracks a deep fly ball as he approaches the center field fence on Thursday in Twin River’s district game against Lincoln Christian. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Braxtin Fowler tracks a deep fly ball as he approaches the center field fence on Thursday in Twin River’s district game against Lincoln Christian. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans season ends at district

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LINCOLN — On Thursday the Twin River baseball season came to an end with a 12-0 five inning thud at Lincoln Christian in the opening round of the Class C-5 district.The Titans only managed 1 hit against Class C No. 3 Lincoln Christian starter Drew Mittan who threw 5 innings and struck out 6 batters.
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Titans ready for district golf meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
STANTON — Twin River hit the links on Friday at the Stanton Invite at Elkhorn Acres Golf Club.Corbin Rodriguez led the Titans, carding a 94. Chance Swantek shot a 116.Twin River was in action on Tuesday for the Crossroads Conference meet at Hidden Hills Country Club (results after deadline).