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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 Sept. 24, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor.
LEFT: Tricia Kunkee finished with a team-high 12 kills against Fullerton. RIGHT: Riley Thomas makes the first bump for the Warriors as Lexxus Schroeder looks on. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Tricia Kunkee finished with a team-high 12 kills against Fullerton. RIGHT: Riley Thomas makes the first bump for the Warriors as Lexxus Schroeder looks on. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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COUNTY CLASH

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
SILVER CREEK — Thursday’s matchup between Fullerton and Twin River had a lot on the line.Wins have been hard to come by for both teams, so the chance to walk away with a win was important. To have that win come at the hands of a county rival, that was a bonus.
JLee Van Driel has selected where she plans to play softball at in college. She announced her verbal commitment to the University of Kansas over the weekend. NCJ file photo

JLee Van Driel has selected where she plans to play softball at in college. She announced her verbal commitment to the University of Kansas over the weekend. NCJ file photo

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Van Driel chooses Jayhawks

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
GENOA — Twin River junior JLee Van Driel will trade in her Titan pinstripes for Jayhawk blue.The Titan’s softball standout announced her verbal commitment to the University of Kansas over the weekend. Van Driel said she plans to sign with the program during the November early signing period.
Braxtin Fowler scored two second half touchdowns for the Titans. NCJ file photo

Braxtin Fowler scored two second half touchdowns for the Titans. NCJ file photo

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Big plays doom Titans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
LEIGH — Clarkson/Leigh used big play after big play to take control of Friday’s matchup with Twin River early.The Patriots only needed one play on each of the first three drives to find the endzone.
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Titans fall to Crusaders, Bluehawks

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
DONIPHAN — The Titans’ late-inning rally fell short on Thursday.Class C No. 9 Twin River scored 2 runs in the top of the seventh inning but could not tie the game as Grand Island Central Catholic escaped with an 8-7 win.

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Titans run at O’Neill Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
O’NEILL — Twin River traveled to the O’Neill Country Club for the O’Neill Invite on Friday.The Titans finished 10th overall. Pierce took home the team title, edging Bloomfield-Wausa and O’Neill.Micah Stenzel was Twin River’s top runner, finishing 47th overall with a time of 21:12.
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 Sept. 17, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor. Ella PickrelElla Pickrel had 9 kills and an ace in Fullerton’s win over Chambers/Wheeler Central on Saturday.
Adam Schroder finished with 78 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown in Twin River’s 28-16 win over Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Adam Schroder finished with 78 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown in Twin River’s 28-16 win over Heartland. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans win defensive battle

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
GENOA — The Titans has shown they can put up a lot of points this season. On Friday they showed they can win a defensive battle.Twin River (2-1) earned a Homecoming win, defeating Heartland 28-16.“It was a gutsy performance,” Twin River coach Kalin Koch said.
Adalyn Bishop reaches first base against the Polk County Slammers last week. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Adalyn Bishop reaches first base against the Polk County Slammers last week. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Titans runner-up at invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
COLUMBUS — Class C No. 9 Twin River finished as runner-up at the Lakeview Invite over the weekend.The Titans defeated Adams Central 14-1 and Lakeview 13-6 before falling to York 6-2. Earlier in the week, Twin River picked up wins over Polk County (16-14) and Highway 91 (12-1).
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans top Mustangs for first win of season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
DAYKIN — The Titans picked up their first win of the season — and nearly walked away with two.Twin River split a triangular on Thursday at Meridian, falling 28-26, 25-23 to the host and defeating McCool Junction 25-17, 25-14.