Twin River Titans

Grace Yrkoski goes up for a shot in the post on Saturday against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Grace Yrkoski goes up for a shot in the post on Saturday against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Short-handed Titans fall to Dragons

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
MADISON — They just could not overcome a slow start. Madison opened the game on Saturday outscoring Twin River 12-1 in the first quarter. The short-handed Titans were playing their first game without senior Delaney Reeg, who broke her wrist on Tuesday in a 50-24 loss to Central City.
Paydon Rinkol fires from long-range in the first half on Saturday against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol fires from long-range in the first half on Saturday against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans come up short on the road

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
MADISON —The opportunities were there. The Titans just were unable to capitalize. Twin River dropped a close road game to Madison, falling 52-48. The Titans battled back from an 8 point fourth quarter deficit, cutting it to a two possession game with less than a minute left in regulation.
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 Jan. 3, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 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.
Clara Preister scored 3 points against Lakeview and exploded for 13 points against Schuyler at the Columbus Holiday Tourney at Scotus Catholic. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Clara Preister scored 3 points against Lakeview and exploded for 13 points against Schuyler at the Columbus Holiday Tourney at Scotus Catholic. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans end losing streak with 55-29 win in holiday tournament

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
COLUMBUS — The Titans used a lock-down pressure defense on Saturday to snap a 5-game losing streak and finish 3rd at the 42nd annual Columbus Holiday Basketball Tournament.
Kirk Hebda finished with 20 points in a 68-57 loss to Lakeview on Friday and had 25 points in a 58-50 win over Schuyler on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Kirk Hebda finished with 20 points in a 68-57 loss to Lakeview on Friday and had 25 points in a 58-50 win over Schuyler on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans finish 3rd in Columbus Holiday Basketball Tournament

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
COLUMBUS — Twin River bounced back from an opening round 68-57 loss to Lakeview to defeat Schuyler 58-50 in the consolation game of the 42nd annual Columbus Holiday Basketball Tournament at Scotus Catholic.
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 Dec. 27, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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.
Katie Preister and JLee Van Driel play smothering defense in the second half last Tuesday. The Titan defense stepped up and forced multiple turnovers as they rallied from a 16 point halftime deficit. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Katie Preister and JLee Van Driel play smothering defense in the second half last Tuesday. The Titan defense stepped up and forced multiple turnovers as they rallied from a 16 point halftime deficit. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titan second half rally falls just short

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
NELIGH — One or two possessions. That was the difference last Tuesday night. Twin River nearly overcame a slow start against Neligh-Oakdale, falling 44-39 on the road.
Kadin Buhl knocks down a long-range shot in the second quarter for the Titans. The senior finished with 5 points in the contest. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Kadin Buhl knocks down a long-range shot in the second quarter for the Titans. The senior finished with 5 points in the contest. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans topple Warriors, 65-40

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
NELIGH — Not a bad way to enter the holiday break. Twin River cruised to a 65-40 road win over Neligh-Oakdale last Tuesday. Seniors Kirk Hebda and Ryder Kleckner gave the Titans (5-2) a strong 1-2 punch. Hebda finished with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Kleckner added 16 points and 7 rebounds.
Corbin Rodriguez finds a path down the lane on his way to two points on Friday against Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Corbin Rodriguez finds a path down the lane on his way to two points on Friday against Fullerton. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Twin River boys top Fullerton, 44-32

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
GENOA— Twin River got what they wanted for Christmas, a win over county rival Fullerton. The Titans used strong second and third quarters to take control of the game. Twin River outscored Fullerton 28-12 in the middle quarters.
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 Dec. 20, 2023

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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. Isabel Norman Isabel Norman helped Fullerton rally past Twin River on Friday.