Twin River Titans

Fullerton and Twin River know their Sub-District opponents. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Fullerton and Twin River know their Sub-District opponents. NCJ file photos by Rick Holtz

Titans, Warriors learn Sub-District opponents

The path to Lincoln is set and the final push begins on Monday. Fullerton and Twin River learned their Sub-District fates on Thursday morning. Fullerton will play in the D1-5 Sub-District at Centura and Twin River will play in the C2-5 Sub-District at Cross County.
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 Feb. 7, 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.
Fullerton and Twin River learned their 2024 and 2025 football schedules on Wednesday. NCJ file photo

Fullerton and Twin River learned their 2024 and 2025 football schedules on Wednesday. NCJ file photo

NSAA releases 2024, 2025 football schedules

The NSAA released the 2024 and 2025 football schedules on Wednesday. Fullerton will open the 2024 football season on the road at Palmer. Twin River opens the 2024 season on the road at Giltner. Football schedules are planned on a two-year cycle.
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Warriors, Titans ready for district

GRAND ISLAND — Fullerton and Twin River wrestlers had one final tune-up ahead of this week’s district meet. The Warriors finished 7th and the Titans finished 8th at the Crusader Invite at Grand Island Central Catholic. Fullerton finished with 74.0 points, while Twin River had 72.0 points.
Twin River senior Delaney Reeg recently set the school record for steals in a game. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River senior Delaney Reeg recently set the school record for steals in a game. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Titans’ Reeg sets steals record in win

LEIGH — There is a new theft queen in Genoa. Senior Delaney Reeg broke the single-game steals record last week when Twin River defeated Lyons-Decatur Northeast, 58-41, in the consolation round of the East Husker Conference Tournament on Tuesday.
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 Jan. 31, 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. Riley Thomas Fullerton freshman Riley Thomas finished third at two invites last week.
Zach Held works his way to a pin the semifinal match against West Point-Beemer’s Wyatt Miserez. He got the pin in 1:31. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Zach Held works his way to a pin the semifinal match against West Point-Beemer’s Wyatt Miserez. He got the pin in 1:31. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Titans stand tall at EHC meet

MADISON — Twin River was standing tall over the weekend. The Titans traveled to Madison to compete in the East Husker Conference meet. Twin River wrestlers did not leave empty-handed. Zach Held took first place at 113 pounds.
Titans fall to Cadets at conference

Titans fall to Cadets at conference

Titans fall to Cadets at conference

MADISON — The Titans’ rally fell just short on Saturday in the opening round of the East Husker Conference tournament. Twin River rallied from a 9-point deficit at halftime, falling to West Point-Beemer 53-51.
Taylor Pearson fights for possession of the ball in the first half on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Taylor Pearson fights for possession of the ball in the first half on Friday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

No. 10 Patriots too much for Titans

CLARKSON — They knew they had an uphill battle. Twin River opened the East Husker Conference Tournament on Friday taking on Class C-2 No. 10 Clarkson/Leigh. The Patriots kept their foot on the gas, cruising to a 60-21 first round win.

Schools short on wrestling tickets

Posts on social media have been flying around that some schools are not receiving all the tickets for state wrestling that they requested. This is probably true, but according to NSAA, it’s just a few of the schools. The NSAA assistant director Ron Higdon released a video explaining this.