Twin River Titans

Makayla Robinson and Morgan Supik help push each other early on in Thursday's race. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Makayla Robinson and Morgan Supik help push each other early on in Thursday's race. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans, Warriors complete first test

Rick Holtz
Friday, August 30, 2024
ST. PAUL — Fullerton and Twin River cross country runners got their first taste of competition on Thursday at the St. Paul Invite at the Miletta Vista Winery.Fullerton’s girls team finished fourth in their race. Fullerton’s boys finished seventh, while Twin River finished 10th.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select two Athletes of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select two Athletes of the Week.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Aug. 28, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 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.  JLee Van DrielTwin River’s JLee Van Driel has opened her sophomore year on a hot streak. She is batting .
Back row: Paydon Rinkol, Garret Alexander. Middle row: Chance Swantek, Mateo Rivera, Cade Kunkel, Adam Schroder, Chayse Brandenburger, Braxtin Fowler, Tate Small. Front row: Corbin Rodriguez, Kade Lund, Colsten Rodriguez, Cinch Beck, Eli Slizoski, Lane Lund, Xander McComb, Dominick Dohmen, Carter Green, Travis Blase, Jaxson McCall, Adam Warren. Not pictured: Braedyn Raemakers. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Back row: Paydon Rinkol, Garret Alexander. Middle row: Chance Swantek, Mateo Rivera, Cade Kunkel, Adam Schroder, Chayse Brandenburger, Braxtin Fowler, Tate Small. Front row: Corbin Rodriguez, Kade Lund, Colsten Rodriguez, Cinch Beck, Eli Slizoski, Lane Lund, Xander McComb, Dominick Dohmen, Carter Green, Travis Blase, Jaxson McCall, Adam Warren. Not pictured: Braedyn Raemakers. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans ready to run over competition

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
GENOA — Sometimes you just have to play the spoiler.Everyone wants to make the playoffs. So, what do you do when you enter the season and you know you are not going to be playoff eligible? You make it harder for other teams to make the playoffs.
Back Row: Nicole Schwalm, Jenna Czarnick, Karly Konwinski, Caitlyn Rupp, Annabelle Kleckner, Tricia Kunkee, Madalyn Moeller, Briley Cuba, Callie Held. Middle Row: Samantha Ziemba, Layney Matthes, Molly Connelly, Myah Rinkol, Jaclyn Everett, Katie Preister, Tayla Zarek, Alyvia Strain, Grace Yrkoski. Front row: Macy Nelson, Joselyn Gulbrandson, Parker Zabka, Jacie Reeg, Zoey MacDonald, Elle Cromwell. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Back Row: Nicole Schwalm, Jenna Czarnick, Karly Konwinski, Caitlyn Rupp, Annabelle Kleckner, Tricia Kunkee, Madalyn Moeller, Briley Cuba, Callie Held. Middle Row: Samantha Ziemba, Layney Matthes, Molly Connelly, Myah Rinkol, Jaclyn Everett, Katie Preister, Tayla Zarek, Alyvia Strain, Grace Yrkoski. Front row: Macy Nelson, Joselyn Gulbrandson, Parker Zabka, Jacie Reeg, Zoey MacDonald, Elle Cromwell. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans see improvement

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
GENOA — Twin River is ready to make a splash this season.Entering a new conference, the Titans will see a lot of new competition as they incorporate Crossroads Conference teams into their schedule.
Twin River waits as JLee Van Driel completes her trip around the bases after her home run against Blue River. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Twin River waits as JLee Van Driel completes her trip around the bases after her home run against Blue River. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Titans walk-off for win

News Staff
Friday, August 23, 2024
GENOA — The Titans opened the season with a split at home on Thursday.Twin River dropped the first game to Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 9-7, before bouncing back in the night-cap with a 12-10 win over Blue River.
Twin River softball is ready to take the next step this season. The Titans will look to make a run for a state championship. Photo provided

Twin River softball is ready to take the next step this season. The Titans will look to make a run for a state championship. Photo provided

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Titans return experienced lineup

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
GENOA — Twin River returns a loaded lineup and is poised to make a run at state this year.
NCJ Football Contest returns next week

NCJ Football Contest returns next week

NCJ Football Contest returns next week

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
So, you think you know college football? Prove it!The Nance County Journal is pleased to announce that next week will be the first week for the annual football contest.Each week we will have a page dedicated to the NCJ Football Contest.
Jaci Maxfield (top left), McKenna Plumbtree (top right), Morgan Supik (bottom left) and JLee Van Driel (bottom right) join Delaney Reeg to make up the girls NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

Jaci Maxfield (top left), McKenna Plumbtree (top right), Morgan Supik (bottom left) and JLee Van Driel (bottom right) join Delaney Reeg to make up the girls NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

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AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.
Brett Bridger, Kirk Hebda, Paydon Rinkol and Kane Wetovick join Aiden Norman to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

Brett Bridger, Kirk Hebda, Paydon Rinkol and Kane Wetovick join Aiden Norman to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

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AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.
Aiden Norman (left) and Delaney Reeg have been named 2024 NCJ Players of the Year. NCJ file photos

Aiden Norman (left) and Delaney Reeg have been named 2024 NCJ Players of the Year. NCJ file photos

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LEAVING THEIR MARK

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Great athletes make their teammates better.Aiden Norman and Delaney Reeg are great athletes. The pair have been named Nance County Journal 2024 Players of the Year. Aiden Norman Fullerton’s Norman and Twin River’s Reeg both were three-sport athletes.