Twin River Titans

Twin River won three games on Monday to take home the East Husker Conference title. Photo provided

Twin River won three games on Monday to take home the East Husker Conference title. Photo provided

Titans win East Husker Conference Tournament

WEST POINT — Twin River outscored their opponents 26-4 on Monday on their way to winning the East Husker Conference Tournament. Originally scheduled for Saturday in Dodge, the games were pushed to Monday and moved to West Point because of wet weather. Titans beat Cyclones 6-0 Class C. No.
Kirk Hebda stops the Clarkson/Leigh ball carrier in the first quarter on Friday. Hebda finished with a game-high 19 tackles for the Titans. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Kirk Hebda stops the Clarkson/Leigh ball carrier in the first quarter on Friday. Hebda finished with a game-high 19 tackles for the Titans. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Patriots win wet one over Titans, 44-6

GENOA— They knew it was going to be tough. Twin River is amid the toughest part of their schedule, facing three teams that could be competing for a state title at the end of the season: No. 3 Cross County last week, No.
Callie Held keeps the ball alive during the third set against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Callie Held keeps the ball alive during the third set against Madison. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans still searching for first win

MADISON — It could have gone either way. Twin River is still looking for their first volleyball win of the season after falling to Madison 3-1 on Thursday. The Titans (015) were backed into a corner on Thursday, dropping the first two sets 25-23 and 25-14.
Kadin Buhl fakes the handoff to Landyn Roebuck on Friday against the Cougars. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

Kadin Buhl fakes the handoff to Landyn Roebuck on Friday against the Cougars. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

Titans fall to No. 3 Cougars, 58-8

STROMSBURG — They knew it was going to be a tough day at the office. Twin River (1-3) took on No. 3 Cross County (4-0) on the road on Friday and the Cougar offense did pretty much anything it wanted enroute to a 58-8 win over the Titans.
Congrats to Elena Reimer and Fletcher Dubas for being named this week's NCJ Athletes of the Week.

Congrats to Elena Reimer and Fletcher Dubas for being named this week's NCJ Athletes of the Week.

NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 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. Elena Reimer Elena Reimer finished 70th last week at the Central City Invite with a time of 26:41.02.
Georgia Bridger finished with 15 assists and 6 digs for Fullerton when they took on Twin River last week. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Georgia Bridger finished with 15 assists and 6 digs for Fullerton when they took on Twin River last week. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

BRAGGING RIGHTS

GENOA — Fullerton can claim Nance County dominance following a three-set sweep of Twin River on Thursday. The Warriors cruised to a 2517, 25-17, 25-14 win over the Titans. Fullerton coach Theresa Bridger was pleased with how her team controlled the tempo of the match.

Titans fall to Crusaders, 13-5

GRAND ISLAND — Class C No. 8 Twin River gave up 10 runs in the final 3 innings to lose on the road to Grand Island Central Catholic 13-5 in 6 innings. Marcie Spitz went 2-for-3 with a home run and 3 RBIs. Kylie Elm picked up two hits, including a double, for the Titans.
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 Sept. 13, 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. Keila Dubas Keila Dubas was one stroke behind the leader to finish second with a 84 at the Heartland Invite on Thursday.
Aiden Norman carried the ball 25 times for 141 yards on Friday, getting into the end zone three times on the ground and catching a fourth touchdown. NCJ photos by Whitney Busch

Aiden Norman carried the ball 25 times for 141 yards on Friday, getting into the end zone three times on the ground and catching a fourth touchdown. NCJ photos by Whitney Busch

Fullerton gets first win of season, defeating Twin River, 50-15

   FULLERTON — Fullerton picked up a homecoming win on Friday, defeating Twin River 50-15, for their first win on the season.
Twin River coach Renae Van Driel eclipsed the 400-win mark over the weekend. Photo provided

Twin River coach Renae Van Driel eclipsed the 400-win mark over the weekend. Photo provided

Twin River coach enters 400-win club

LAKEVIEW — Twin River coach Renae Van Driel entered an elite club over the weekend. The Titans coach won her 400th game when Class C No. 8 Twin River defeated Highway 91 13-1 at the Lakeview Invite.