Twin River Titans

Eli Slizoski finished with 6 points on Thursday against the Bulldogs. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Eli Slizoski finished with 6 points on Thursday against the Bulldogs. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans drop close one to Bulldogs

GENOA — The game was closer than the scoreboard shows.Twin River battled all game in a game-and-forth matchup with Humphrey-Lindsay. A game that featured numerous lead changes and shifts in momentum, the Bulldogs held on for a 51-46 win on Thursday.
Mya Ramaekers finished with 6 points in the Titans’ regular season finale. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Mya Ramaekers finished with 6 points in the Titans’ regular season finale. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Bulldogs too much for Titans in regular season finale

GENOA — It’s not the way the Titans wanted to head into the postseason.Twin River closed out the regular season on Thursday with a 60-26 loss to Humphrey Lindsay. The Titans were held to just 7 first half points and trailed by 31 points at the intermission.Mya Ramaekers led the Titans with 6 points.
Held

Held

Held a district champ, headed for State

TEKAMAH — Zach Held punched his ticket to the NSAA Class C State at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha.Twin River finished 12th overall with 41.5 points at the NSAA Class C District 2 at Tekamah-Herman. David City (166.5 points) edged Cedar Catholic (164.0 points) for the team district title.
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.

NCJ Athletes of the Week for Feb. 12, 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. Braedyn RamaekersBraedyn Ramaekers scored 24 points on Friday against Dorchester and 9 points on Thursday against Hampton.
Braedyn Ramaekers scored 24 points on Friday against Dorchester and 9 points on Thursday against Hampton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Braedyn Ramaekers scored 24 points on Friday against Dorchester and 9 points on Thursday against Hampton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans top Longhorns, 65-21

DORCHESTER — Twin River has been playing the best basketball of their season over the last couple of weeks.The Titans, winners of 6 of the last 7 games, picked up a convincing road win on Friday, topping Dorchester 65-21 to improve to 10-10 on the year.
Next stop district meet for Titans, Warriors

Next stop district meet for Titans, Warriors

Next stop district meet for Titans, Warriors

GRAND ISLAND — Fullerton and Twin River wrapped the regular season on Saturday at the Crusader Invitational at Grand Island Central Catholic.Fullerton finished seventh overall with 61 points. Twin River finished 14th. Scotus Central Catholic took home the team title, finishing with 213 points.
Fowler

Fowler

Titans win duals, compete at invite

By Rick HoltzNCJ Co-Owner ARAPAHOE — Twin River hit the road and competed on Saturday in the Darrell Barnes Wrestling Invite at Arapahoe High School.Twin River finished 9th overall with 69.5 points. North Platte St. Patrick’s edged Southern Valley for the team title, 126.5 points. to 119 points.
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.

NCJ Athletes of the Week for Jan. 29, 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. Cade KunkelCade Kunkel was the 106-pound champion at the Madison Invite.
Clara Preister finished with a team-high 17 points on Monday against Dorchester. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Clara Preister finished with a team-high 17 points on Monday against Dorchester. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans drop CRC nail-biter to No. 7 Longhorns

YORK — One more possession could have changed everything.Class D-2 No. 7 Dorchester scored the go-ahead basket with 8.3 seconds remaining in the Crossroads Conference semifinal against Twin River at York University to advance with a 45-44 win.
Twin River’s defense had their hands full with McCool Junction’s 6-foot-6, 295 pound Mapieu Kouchinin. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River’s defense had their hands full with McCool Junction’s 6-foot-6, 295 pound Mapieu Kouchinin. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans fall to No. 4 Mustangs in quarterfinal

YORK — Twin River’s Paydon Rinkol drew the short straw on Monday.The Titan senior was tasked with providing defensive help on McCool Junction’s 6-foot-6, 295 pound big man, Mapieu Kouchinin.