Twin River Titans

Braxtin Fowler (left) and Cade Kunkel were joined by Twin River coach Kalin Koch at the 2026 AAU Scholastic Duals in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Photo provided

Braxtin Fowler (left) and Cade Kunkel were joined by Twin River coach Kalin Koch at the 2026 AAU Scholastic Duals in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Photo provided

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Titan duo earn medals at AAU Duals

Ncj Staff Report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A pair of Twin River wrestlers are coming home with some hardware.Cade Kunkel and Braxtin Fowler joined the Nebraska Lakers to go 8-3 overall and take second place in the silver division, finishing 10th overall out of 35 teams in the developmental division.
Kiptyn Hamik, Zach Held, Kane Wetovick and Tate Wood join Colsten Rodriguez to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

Kiptyn Hamik, Zach Held, Kane Wetovick and Tate Wood join Colsten Rodriguez to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

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NCJ announces boys 2025-2026 All-Area teams

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.
Adalyn Bishop, Tricia Kunkee, Maya Ramaekers and JLee Van Driel join Georgia Bridger to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

Adalyn Bishop, Tricia Kunkee, Maya Ramaekers and JLee Van Driel join Georgia Bridger to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

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DOMINANT PERFORMERS

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.
Fullerton’s Georgia Bridger and Twin River’s Colsten Rodriguez led by example on the field and court this year and have been named the NCJ Athletes of the Year. NCJ file photos

Fullerton’s Georgia Bridger and Twin River’s Colsten Rodriguez led by example on the field and court this year and have been named the NCJ Athletes of the Year. NCJ file photos

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TOP OF THEIR GAMES

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
It’s not always the athlete who puts up the most impressive stat line who makes the biggest impact on a team.Sometimes the impact an athlete makes does not show up in the box score.
Terrick Gonsior, Colsten Rodriguez and Corbin Rodriguez all played in the Crossroads Conference vs. Goldenrod Conference basketball all-star game on Sunday. Georgia Bridger played in the volleyball all-star game on Saturday in Grand Island and then finished up with the girls basketball all-star game on Sunday in Osceola. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

Terrick Gonsior, Colsten Rodriguez and Corbin Rodriguez all played in the Crossroads Conference vs. Goldenrod Conference basketball all-star game on Sunday. Georgia Bridger played in the volleyball all-star game on Saturday in Grand Island and then finished up with the girls basketball all-star game on Sunday in Osceola. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

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Wearing the school colors one final time

Ken Kush
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
GRAND ISLAND — This past weekend saw the Goldenrod Conference and the Crossroads Conference hook up for their annual head-to-head battles on the volleyball court and the hardwood.
Kane Wetovick took home a 3rd place medal in the 800-meter run. The Fullerton junior had a busy couple of days in Omaha, running in the 400-meter dash and was a member of the 4x400-meter and 4x800-meter relay teams. NCJ photo by Kirk Sparrow

Kane Wetovick took home a 3rd place medal in the 800-meter run. The Fullerton junior had a busy couple of days in Omaha, running in the 400-meter dash and was a member of the 4x400-meter and 4x800-meter relay teams. NCJ photo by Kirk Sparrow

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Warriors, Titans finish season at State

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
OMAHA — What a way to finish the season.Fullerton and Twin River finished the track season over the weekend at Class C and D State at Burke Stadium in Omaha. Two athletes put in their best result of the season, with one athlete standing tall on the podium.
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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.
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.