Twin River Titans

Front Row: Alex Sikes, Ryder Kleckner, Kadin Buhl, Tim Jarecki, Kirk Hedba. Middle Row: Colsten Rodriguez, Braedyn Ramaekers, Eli Ingwerson, Paydon Rinkol, Corbin Rodriguez, Lane Lund, Kade Lund. Back Row: Adam Warren, Cooper Green (mgr), Kayne Olson (mgr), Ryker Thompson (mgr), Vegas Tracy (mgr), Keegan Rodriguez (mgr), and Chuck Davenport. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Front Row: Alex Sikes, Ryder Kleckner, Kadin Buhl, Tim Jarecki, Kirk Hedba. Middle Row: Colsten Rodriguez, Braedyn Ramaekers, Eli Ingwerson, Paydon Rinkol, Corbin Rodriguez, Lane Lund, Kade Lund. Back Row: Adam Warren, Cooper Green (mgr), Kayne Olson (mgr), Ryker Thompson (mgr), Vegas Tracy (mgr), Keegan Rodriguez (mgr), and Chuck Davenport. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans look to keep improving each game

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
GENOA — Twin River has gone through the fire in recent seasons. Two years ago the team lost 20 games and never got into the win column. Last season the Titans finished won 6 games, but never won two in a row. Led by five seniors, the Titans looks to take that next step this season.
Twin River has high hopes for the wrestling season. This year’s team consists of Zach Held (front left), Landen Cauthon, Braxtin Fowler, Adam Schroder, Shane Smith, Elliot Leach (back left), Nathaniel Mundahl, Robert Elm, Chance Swantek and Donovan Rockford. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River has high hopes for the wrestling season. This year’s team consists of Zach Held (front left), Landen Cauthon, Braxtin Fowler, Adam Schroder, Shane Smith, Elliot Leach (back left), Nathaniel Mundahl, Robert Elm, Chance Swantek and Donovan Rockford. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titan wrestlers have state aspirations

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
GENOA — Twin River has high hopes for the wrestling season. Coach Kalin Koch said that this year’s group features nine guys with a range of experience. The team is just a week into practice and are already forming good habits on the mat.
Twin River brings back an experienced team to compliment a group of talented freshmen. This year’s team consists of Taylor Pearson (front left), Delaney Reeg, JLee Van Driel (back left), Parker Zabka, Tricia Kunkee, Jalynn Baumann, Grace Yrkoski, Clara Preister, Mya Ramaekers, Katie Preister, Kylie Elm, Emma Yrkoski, Lauryn Melcher and Lili Trejo. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River brings back an experienced team to compliment a group of talented freshmen. This year’s team consists of Taylor Pearson (front left), Delaney Reeg, JLee Van Driel (back left), Parker Zabka, Tricia Kunkee, Jalynn Baumann, Grace Yrkoski, Clara Preister, Mya Ramaekers, Katie Preister, Kylie Elm, Emma Yrkoski, Lauryn Melcher and Lili Trejo. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans blending youth, experience

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
GENOA — Some teams are building for the future. Others have the win-now mentality. The Titans can do both this season. First-year coach Matthew Quick has a lineup filled with experience as Twin River boasts two seniors and seven juniors on the team.
Paydon Rinkol was one of three Twin River players to receive All-District First Team honors. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol was one of three Twin River players to receive All-District First Team honors. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans earn All-District honors

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
GENOA — Nine members of the Twin River football team are receiving end of season honors. Seniors Kirk Hebda and Ryder Kleckner, along with junior Paydon Rinkol, were selected to the D1-3 All-District First Team.

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Basketball sub-districts announced

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The basketball season is a week away, but teams have learned who they will have to go through for a chance to make it to Lincoln. Teams only learn who has been placed in the Sub-District, not the host site.

Basketball fans may notice rule changes

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Beginning this year, high school basketball teams will shoot two free throws for common fouls when in the “bonus.” This change to Rule 4-8-1 eliminates the one-and-one scenario and sets new foul limits each quarter for awarding the bonus free throw.
Chloe Pilakowski received conference honors on Tuesday. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Chloe Pilakowski received conference honors on Tuesday. NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

Pilakowski earns East Husker Conference honors

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
GENOA — Twin River senior Chloe Pilakowski received an East Husker All-Conference honorable mention. The conference announced All-Conference teams on Tuesday. Pilakowski was the only Titan to receive conference honors. She led the team with 226 digs, 173 kills and 42 blocks this season.

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Wrestlers learn post season paths

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The path to Lincoln is set. The Nebraska School Activities Association released district and sub-district assignments on Monday. Boys Assignment Fullerton and Twin River have been assigned to District D-3 and will compete Feb. 9-10 at Pleasanton.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Congrats to Fullerton's Morgan Supik and Justin Horn on being this week's selections.

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Congrats to Fullerton's Morgan Supik and Justin Horn on being this week's selections.

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Oct. 25, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 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. Morgan Supik Fullerton junior Morgan Supik finished 46th at the state cross country meet with a time of 23:17.6.
JLee Van Driel finished the season with a school record .642 batting average. She set new season school records with 61 hits, 68 runs scored, 10 triples, 10 home runs and 60 stolen bases (also a Class C season record). NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

JLee Van Driel finished the season with a school record .642 batting average. She set new season school records with 61 hits, 68 runs scored, 10 triples, 10 home runs and 60 stolen bases (also a Class C season record). NCJ file photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans earn East Husker Conference recognition

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
GENOA — The season ended sooner than they would have liked, but the Twin River softball team is seeing end of season honors start to roll in. Four members of the Titans softball team were named to the East Husker All-Conference First Team.