Twin River Titans

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 Jan. 1, 2025

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
Twin River boys won the Stanton Holiday Tournament on Saturday thanks to a 62-58 overtime win over Tri-County Northeast. The Titans advanced to the championship game with a 48-34 win over Stanton on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River boys won the Stanton Holiday Tournament on Saturday thanks to a 62-58 overtime win over Tri-County Northeast. The Titans advanced to the championship game with a 48-34 win over Stanton on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans are Holiday Champs

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
STANTON — Not a bad way to spend the weekend.Twin River completed the sweep Saturday night, defeating Tri-County Northeast 62-58 in overtime to win the Stanton Holiday Tournament.
LEFT: Sienna Beck finished with 8 points off the bench for the Titans on Friday and Saturday. CENTER: Clara Preister goes up for 2 of her 8 points on Saturday in Twin River’s 55-24 win over Neligh-Oakdale. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel scores on a fast-break after a steal on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Sienna Beck finished with 8 points off the bench for the Titans on Friday and Saturday. CENTER: Clara Preister goes up for 2 of her 8 points on Saturday in Twin River’s 55-24 win over Neligh-Oakdale. RIGHT: JLee Van Driel scores on a fast-break after a steal on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans bounce back to finish 3rd at Stanton

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
STANTON — That’s how you bounce back from a loss. You make your next opponent pay.Twin River picked up a win on Saturday in the consolation game of the Stanton Holiday Tournament, defeating Neligh-Oakdale 55-24 to improve to 4-3 on the season.
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 Dec. 25, 2024

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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 Kane WetovickThe Warriors’ big man made his presence felt on both sides of the court on Friday.
LEFT: Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick scores in transition during the fourth quarter on Friday. He finished with a game-high 20 points. RIGHT: Corbin Rodriguez shows no fear cutting to the basket for 2 of his 12 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick scores in transition during the fourth quarter on Friday. He finished with a game-high 20 points. RIGHT: Corbin Rodriguez shows no fear cutting to the basket for 2 of his 12 points. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Warriors hold on for 63-52 win despite Titan rally

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
FULLERTON — Friday’s showdown between the Warriors and Titans was everything a rivalry game is supposed to be. In the end, the home team held on for a 63-52 win.“Out of the last 10 matchups we only had 2 wins,” Fullerton coach Will Wagner said. “It was good for our kids to get that win.
LEFT: Katie Preister finished with 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals off the bench for Twin River. RIGHT: Fullerton’s Ella Pickrel looks to make a post move around Twin River Clara Preister.NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Katie Preister finished with 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals off the bench for Twin River. RIGHT: Fullerton’s Ella Pickrel looks to make a post move around Twin River Clara Preister.NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans beat Warriors 45-24, first win in five matchups

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
FULLERTON — There are certain games that teams circle on their calendars. Games against conference and district opponents always carry added weight. Rivalry games also matter a little more.Twin River coach Matthew Quick said that his team’s 45-24 win over Fullerton was a statement win.
Braxtin Fowler defeated Riverside’s Christopher Allen in a 10-0 major decision. He finished third at 120 pounds. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

Braxtin Fowler defeated Riverside’s Christopher Allen in a 10-0 major decision. He finished third at 120 pounds. NCJ photos by Melissa Aaberg

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Titans, Warriors shine at Elgin Invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
ELGIN — Fullerton and Twin River traveled to Elgin on Saturday for the Elgin/Pope John Invite.Plainview (along with their team of 17 wrestlers) took home the team title, edging Central Valley 177 points to 132 points. Fullerton finished sixth overall with 71.5 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.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Dec. 18, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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 Corbin RodriguezCorbin Rodriguez finished with a career-high 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting.
LEFT: Adalyn Bishop scored 2 points and grabbed 5 rebounds coming off the bench for the Titans. MIDDLE LEFT: JLee Van Driel finished with a game-high 16 points. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mya Ramaekers had 11 rebounds and 10 points in the win. RIGHT: Clara Preister was a force in the middle, finishing with 10 rebounds. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Adalyn Bishop scored 2 points and grabbed 5 rebounds coming off the bench for the Titans. MIDDLE LEFT: JLee Van Driel finished with a game-high 16 points. MIDDLE RIGHT: Mya Ramaekers had 11 rebounds and 10 points in the win. RIGHT: Clara Preister was a force in the middle, finishing with 10 rebounds. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans hold off Knight rally for win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
GENOA — Apparently no one likes a boring blowout.Twin River (2-1) let Nebraska Lutheran hang around before pulling away in the closing minutes to win 46-38. The Knights fought back from a 17-point deficit to cut the Titan lead to 10 points with 5:38 remaining in the fourth quarter.
LEFT: Braedyn Ramaekers goes in for two of his four points last week against Nebraska Lutheran. He also finished with a game-high 15 rebounds. RIGHT: Colsten Rodriguez scored a career-high 19 points last Tuesday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Braedyn Ramaekers goes in for two of his four points last week against Nebraska Lutheran. He also finished with a game-high 15 rebounds. RIGHT: Colsten Rodriguez scored a career-high 19 points last Tuesday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans top Knights for 1st win of year

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
GENOA— Twin River put an end to a two-game losing streak last week, defeating Nebraska Lutheran 63-50 to pick up their first win of the season.Twin River opened the game game-hot from the field, building to a 6-point lead after the first quarter.