Twin River Titans

Paydon Rinkol broke the Twin River single game rushing record on Friday. The senior finished with 289 yards on 16 carries. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol broke the Twin River single game rushing record on Friday. The senior finished with 289 yards on 16 carries. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans dominate Dragons

GENOA — What a way to celebrate Homecoming.Twin River improved to 4-3 on the season with a dominating 54-8 win over Madison.Going into the game, Twin River coach Kalin Koch said he wanted to see his team execute on offense and tackle better on defense. The Titans were up to the challenge.
Grace Yrkoski finished with 9 kills against Hampton on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Grace Yrkoski finished with 9 kills against Hampton on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans tops Hawks at home for fifth win of year

GENOA — Twin River surpassed last season’s win total with a four set win over Hampton on Thursday.The Titans earned their fifth win of the year, thanks to a 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 25-19 win over Hampton.
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Titans run preview on district course

McCOOL JUNCTION — The Titans cross country team had a preview of the district meet last week when they ran at Camp Kateri.Twin River finished seventh at the McCool Junction Invite, running on the same course they will tackle for the D-4 District meet on Thursday.
Twin River finished the season with a 25-10 record. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River finished the season with a 25-10 record. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

No. 6 Titans upset in District Final

GENOA — The Titans saw their season come to an abrupt end on Friday, falling two wins short of a State berth.No. 6 Twin River (25-10) were upset in the C-6 District Final by the No. 11 seed, Aquinas Catholic, dropping game one 11-10 and falling in game two 22-8.
The Titans advance to a home District Final game on Friday after Aquinas Catholic. Twin River defeated North Bend Central 11-1 in the C-4 Subdistrict opener and defeated Bayard 8-0 in the championship game. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The Titans advance to a home District Final game on Friday after Aquinas Catholic. Twin River defeated North Bend Central 11-1 in the C-4 Subdistrict opener and defeated Bayard 8-0 in the championship game. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans win C-4 Subdistrict

GENOA — Two more win. The Titans need just two more wins to punch their tickets to State.Twin River advanced to Friday’s District Final where they will play host to Aquinas Catholic. The district final is a best of three series with a trip to State on the line.
Paydon Rinkol has rushed for more than 1,000 yards this season. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol has rushed for more than 1,000 yards this season. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Rinkol gets 1,000th rush yard in win

NEWMAN GROVE — History was made in Newman Grove on Friday.Twin River senior Paydon Rinkol became the first Titans player to rush for 1,000 yard in a season. Rinkol added 175 yards on 37 carries to help lead Twin River to a 30-14 win over Newman Grove/St. Edward.

Runners enter final stretch of season

BATTLE CREEK — Mile by mile, area runners are getting closer to next week’s district races.Fullerton and Twin River’s journey to the district race had a stop at Evergreen Hill Golf Course on Friday for the Battle Creek Invite.Fullerton’s girls finished fifth overall.
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 the week of Oct. 9, 2024

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. Aidan BittnerFullerton senior Aidan Bittner set up camp in Nebraska Christian’s backfield on Friday.
Briley Cuba controls the ball against Madison on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Briley Cuba controls the ball against Madison on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans fall to Dragons, Bison at home

GENOA— Twin River dropped a pair of matches in a triangular on Thursday, falling to Madison and Central City.The Ti t a n s pushed the Dragons to three sets before Madison got the 25-21, 18-25, 2515 win.Elle Cromwell finished with 22 digs and 2 aces. Parker Zabka had 20 digs and 9 kills.
Tricia Kunkee led the Titan attack with 15 kills. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Tricia Kunkee led the Titan attack with 15 kills. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titan volleyball falls to Dragons at home

GENOA — The Titans will have a chance at revenge on Thursday.Twin River (4-12) will take on Madison for the second time in a week when they play host to the Dragons and Central City in a triangular on Thursday.