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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 September 16, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 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. Adalyn BishopAdalyn Bishop cleared the bases with one swing last week in Twin River’s 12-3 win over Highway 91.
Adalyn Bishop cleared the bases with one swing of the bat. She launched a grand slam against Highway 91. NCJ photo by Jen Johnson

Adalyn Bishop cleared the bases with one swing of the bat. She launched a grand slam against Highway 91. NCJ photo by Jen Johnson

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Titans go 2-1 to finish fifth in Columbus

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
COLUMBUS — Twin River went 2-1 on the day Saturday to finish fifth at the Columbus Lakeview Invite.The Titans (7-8) dropped a game to Adams Center, 16-8, before bouncing back with a 7-4 win over Tekamah-Herman and a 6-5 win over Boone Central.Adams Central 16, Twin River 8Twin River gave up 12 runs...
Caleb Rood finds himself open for his first of two touchdowns on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Caleb Rood finds himself open for his first of two touchdowns on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 7 Tigers spoil Titan homecoming

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
GENOA — An undefeated Class D-2 No. 7 East Butler came to town looking to rain on the Twin River homecoming parade.Tigers senior quarterback Grant Kozisek carried the ball 22 times for 219 yards and scored 5 rushing touchdowns.
NCJ file photo

NCJ file photo

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Titans split with pair of Mustangs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
GENOA — Mustangs to the left and Mustangs to the right. And smack in the middle were the Titans.Twin River had to settle for a split when they took on Class D-2 No. 4 Meridian and McCool Junction on Thursday. Meridian came out on top 29-27, 25-15.
Ryker Stenzel finished 36th with a time of 26:37 on Thursday at the Bergan Catholic - Joe Wojtkiewicz Invitational at Camp Calvin Crest. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Ryker Stenzel finished 36th with a time of 26:37 on Thursday at the Bergan Catholic - Joe Wojtkiewicz Invitational at Camp Calvin Crest. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans run at Camp Calvin Crest

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
FREMONT — Twin River continued the cross country season on Thursday, running in the Bergan Catholic - Joe Wojtkiewicz Invitational at Camp Calvin Crest.The Yutan boys edged East Butler by a point, finishing with a team score of 23. Aquinas Catholic finished third with 27 points.
Braedyn Ramaekers found the end zone on a 3-yard run late in the game. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Braedyn Ramaekers found the end zone on a 3-yard run late in the game. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans battle Falcons, heat

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
TILDEN — Twin River had two opponents on Friday: Elkhorn Valley and the heat.At kickoff the temperature was hovering around 95 degrees.“Our readings in our area were pretty high,” Twin River coach Kalin Koch said. “All week we were in communication with their coach and AD.
Myah Rinkol finished with 4 kills against Osceola on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Myah Rinkol finished with 4 kills against Osceola on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans fall to Bulldogs in straight sets

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
GENOA — Twin River’s early season struggles continued Thursday when they faced Osceola.The Titans (1-7) couldn’t find a rhythm early on and the Bulldogs took advantage, taking the first set 25-13.
Twin River finished third at the Fairbury Invite. NCJ photo by Jen Johnson

Twin River finished third at the Fairbury Invite. NCJ photo by Jen Johnson

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Titans go 2-1 at Fairbury

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
FAIRBURY — The Titan bats came alive over the weekend at the Fairbury Invite.Twin River (4-7) recorded 8 hits in their 9-1 win over Fairbury, 9 hits in their 6-4 loss to Freeman and 4 hits in their 6-1 win over Centennial.Twin River 9, Fairbury 1The Titans jumped out to an early 3-0 lead against...
LEFT: Fullerton sophomore Kiptyn Hamik made his cross country debut last week in Albion, finishing 93rd with a time of 24:15.3. CENTER: Austry Adams was Fullerton’s top finisher on the girls team, crossing the finish line 69th with a time of 26:43.8. RIGHT: Twin River’s Carson Kershaw finished 109th with a time of 25:35.1. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Fullerton sophomore Kiptyn Hamik made his cross country debut last week in Albion, finishing 93rd with a time of 24:15.3. CENTER: Austry Adams was Fullerton’s top finisher on the girls team, crossing the finish line 69th with a time of 26:43.8. RIGHT: Twin River’s Carson Kershaw finished 109th with a time of 25:35.1. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans, Warriors battle heat, other runners

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
ALBION — The cross-country season continued on Friday as Fullerton and Twin River participated in the Boone Central Invite at Albion Country Club.The start time was moved up an hour because of anticipated high temperatures.The top finisher in the girls’ race was Wayne’s Tayla Hurner, who won the...
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 September 2, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 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. JLee Van DrielTwin River’s JLee Van Driel has opened the season with a .833 batting average. She has 15 hits in 18 at bats.