Twin River Titans

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

News Staff
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.
County bragging rights were up for grabs on Friday in Genoa. Delaney Reeg and Isabel Norman both grab possession of a rebound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

County bragging rights were up for grabs on Friday in Genoa. Delaney Reeg and Isabel Norman both grab possession of a rebound. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Fullerton girls rally past Twin River, 40-36

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
GENOA — Fullerton never gave up. Down seven points coming out of halftime, Fullerton’s girls basketball team had to battle back just to have a shot at a win. A strong second half let them keep their win streak alive.

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Football districts announced

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The NSAA announced football districts assignments on Monday. Fullerton will play in the D2-3 district along with Howells-Dodge, Humphrey St. Francis, Nebraska Christian, Osceola and Riverside.
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County sees 3 wresting champs

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
ELGIN — Fullerton and Twin River competed over the weekend at the Elgin-Pope John Invite. Fullerton finished 8th out of 14 teams on Saturday. Twin River finished 10th at the competition. Neither school had wrestlers face off against each other at the event.
Adam Schroder earned a pin victory at 126-pounds. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Adam Schroder earned a pin victory at 126-pounds. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

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Titans fall to Tigers in dual, 42-18

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
BRAINARD — Twin River lost as a team, but the Titans won three of the six contested matches against East Butler. Zach Held pinned Trenton Van Veldhuizen in 2:29. Adam Schroder pinned Kale Glasshoff in 3:14. Shane Smith pinned Chase Bohac in 1:18. East Butler def.