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Titans winless, but keeps improving

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
OSCEOLA — Twin River volleyball coach Julie Strain said she has been part of the Titan program since 2007 and she has seen the ups and downs of high school sports, with a pair of solid 18-14 squads and a winless season in the past decade alone.
Braxtin Fowler caught 5 passes for 54 yards on Friday against McCool Junction. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Braxtin Fowler caught 5 passes for 54 yards on Friday against McCool Junction. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans struggle against Mustangs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
McCOOL JUNCTION — The game started a lot better for the Titans than it finished.Twin River (1-1) had their best drive of the night on the opening series — marching 54 yards down the field, capped by an Adam Schroder 3-yard touchdown run.
Alex Konwinski pressures the Giltner quarterback early in Friday’s game. The Twin River freshman recorded a sack on the play. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Alex Konwinski pressures the Giltner quarterback early in Friday’s game. The Twin River freshman recorded a sack on the play. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans break records in win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
GENOA — Twin River wanted to make a statement in their season-opener against Giltner and that is exactly what they did.The Titans set a school record for points scored in a game in their 74-20 win over the Hornets. The previous record was 67 points in a game when Twin River defeated Madison in 2023.
Tricia Kunkee and Jaclyn Everett go up for a block at the net against Hampton-Heartland. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Tricia Kunkee and Jaclyn Everett go up for a block at the net against Hampton-Heartland. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans winless in first 5 matches

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
HAMPTON — The Titans dropped a pair of matched on Thursday to open the volleyball season.Twin River (0-5) fell to Shelby-Rising City, 25-12, 2519, and Hampton-Heartland, 24-26, 25-12, 25-18.Tricia Kunkee and Madalyn Moeller each finished with 4 kills against Shelby-Rising City.
Taylor Cook finished 32nd overall with a time of 29:54.

Taylor Cook finished 32nd overall with a time of 29:54.

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Titans, Warriors hit ground running in St. Paul

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
ST. PAUL — Fullerton and Twin River opened their cross country seasons at the St. Paul Invite at the St. Paul Country Club.The event was moved from Miletta Vista Winery a week early because there were still cows in the field. The change of venue worked out in favor of the runners.
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Titans rained out at Fillmore Central

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
GENEVA — Twin River had a pair of games rained out on Saturday at the Fillmore Central Invite — but before returning home, the Titans evened their record at 4-4 on the year.Twin River picked up a 9-4 win over Southern Diller-Odell Saturday morning.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there were no boys sports so we selected two girls.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there were no boys sports so we selected two girls.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for Aug. 27, 2025

News Staff
Friday, August 29, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there were no boys sports, so we selected two girls. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Kneeling: Adam Schroder, Colsten Rodriguez, Landen Cauthon. Standing: Mateo Rivera, Alex Konwinski, Kendrick Staab, Jaxson McCall, Tate Small, Cinch Beck, Bodie Kingsley, Caleb Rood, Chance Swantek, Braedyn Ramaekers, Owen Johnson, Kade Lund, Travis Blase, Drew Konz, Kaleb Heartford, Tyler Konwinski, Braxtin Fowler. Photo provided

Kneeling: Adam Schroder, Colsten Rodriguez, Landen Cauthon. Standing: Mateo Rivera, Alex Konwinski, Kendrick Staab, Jaxson McCall, Tate Small, Cinch Beck, Bodie Kingsley, Caleb Rood, Chance Swantek, Braedyn Ramaekers, Owen Johnson, Kade Lund, Travis Blase, Drew Konz, Kaleb Heartford, Tyler Konwinski, Braxtin Fowler. Photo provided

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Titans looking for growth every week

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
GENOA — How to do you build off the first winning season in program history? How about a playoff run?Twin River is coming off a 5-3 season where they were not playoff eligible. This year’s squad is eligible and looks to compete each week on the field.
Front row: Tricia Kunkee, Madalyn Moeller, Elle Cromwell, Tayla Zarek, Callie Held, Jaclyn Everett. Middle Row: Macy Nelson, Zoey MacDonald, Molly Connelly, Layney Matthes, Claudia Dopazo, Myah Rinkol. Back Row: Karly Konwinski, Josie Urban, Caitlyn Rupp, Grace Yrkoski, Samanta Ziemba, Eden Gehring, Katie Preister. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Front row: Tricia Kunkee, Madalyn Moeller, Elle Cromwell, Tayla Zarek, Callie Held, Jaclyn Everett. Middle Row: Macy Nelson, Zoey MacDonald, Molly Connelly, Layney Matthes, Claudia Dopazo, Myah Rinkol. Back Row: Karly Konwinski, Josie Urban, Caitlyn Rupp, Grace Yrkoski, Samanta Ziemba, Eden Gehring, Katie Preister. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans ready for travel-heavy season

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
GENOA — Who is up for a road trip?Twin River opens a road-heavy schedule on Thursday when the Titans travel to Hampton to take on the new co-op of Hampton-Heartland and Shelby-Rising City in triangular action. It will also be the first of 13 road trips the team will be taking this season.
Adalyn Bishop drives the ball for an RBI single in the Titans win over the GACC Bluejays. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Adalyn Bishop drives the ball for an RBI single in the Titans win over the GACC Bluejays. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans open season with split, runner-up finish

Ken Kush
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
DAVID CITY —A1-1 tie turned into a runaway when the Twin River Titans scored 12 runs in the bottom of the third and posted the threeinning 13-1 win over Guardian Angels Central Catholic in David City on Thursday.