Twin River Titans

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.
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. 24, 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 Driel JLee Van Driel scored a season high 17 points on Friday in Twin River’s 57-24 win over Giltner.
Mya Ramaekers (left) and Parker Zabka apply pressure on the Giltner ballhandler during the first half on Friday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Mya Ramaekers (left) and Parker Zabka apply pressure on the Giltner ballhandler during the first half on Friday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Titans’ defense swarms Hornets

GENOA — Earlier this month it looked like Delaney Reeg’s high school career may have been over. On Jan. 2, the Titans senior suffered an injury to her right wrist that threatened to keep her out the rest of the season.
Twin River knows their path to East Husker Conference glory. The conference tournament starts this week. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Twin River knows their path to East Husker Conference glory. The conference tournament starts this week. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Titans learn East Husker tourney path

GENOA — Twin River learned their path for the East Husker Conference tournament. Twin River’s girls play Clarkson/Leigh in Clarkson on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The winner will advance to take on the winner of North Bend Central and Madison on Monday at 6 p.m. at Pender.
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Titans’ Fowler finishes 1st at Madison Invite

MADISON — After nearly two weeks off because of winter weather and snow cancellations, Twin River competed in the Madison Invite on Friday. Twin River finished 10th out of 13 teams at the event with 58 points. Lakeview took home the team title, edging Elkhorn Valley 203.5 to 190 team points.