Twin River Titans

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.

All-Stars showcased in Columbus

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
COLUMBUS — Central Community College-Columbus will host four all-star high school games in June.On Wednesday, June 5, the softball game will take place at 5 p.m. at Raider Field.On Thursday, June 6, the volleyball game will take place at the Raider Fieldhouse. The first serve is set for 7 p.m.
Aiden Norman capped off his senior season by finishing third in the 400-meter dash at State. NCJ photos by Laura Sabata

Aiden Norman capped off his senior season by finishing third in the 400-meter dash at State. NCJ photos by Laura Sabata

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TO STATE & BACK

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
OMAHA — Eight athletes from Nance County were on hand Friday and Saturday for the Class C & D Track State Championships at Burke High School in Omaha.Kirk Hebda represented the Titans in Omaha. The Twin River grad competed in the triple jump on Friday. He finished 20th with a jump of 39-07.50.
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 May 15, 2024

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 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. Grace YrkoskiTwin River’s Grace Yrkoski finished fourth in the high jump, clearing a 4-08.00 jump.
Kirk Hebda qualified for the state track meet in triple jump. He finished third in the district with a 41-03.75 leap. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Kirk Hebda qualified for the state track meet in triple jump. He finished third in the district with a 41-03.75 leap. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans sending 1 to state track meet

Rick Holtz
Monday, May 13, 2024
UTICA — The Titans will be represented in Omaha.Twin River had one athlete qualify for the 2024 State Track and Field Championships on Friday and Saturday at Omaha Burke Stadium. Kirk Hebda punched his ticket in the triple jump, finishing third with a jump of 41-03.75. He will compete at 11:30 a.m.