Twin River Titans

Titans fall to Tigers, Huskies

The Titans is still looking for that elusive first win of the season, dropping four matches last week. On Tuesday, Twin River traveled to Shelby for a triangular with Shelby-Rising City and Shelby-Rising City.
Karley Vering reaches on a single in the bottom of the fifth inning on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Karley Vering reaches on a single in the bottom of the fifth inning on Saturday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

No. 7 Titans shut out Vipers, 6-0

GENOA — Twin River finished the week strong, shutting out NEN in a 6-0 home win on Saturday. JLee Van Driel JLee Van Driel went 4-for-4 on the day, including a triple, and finished with 2 RBIs to lead the Titan offense. She also stole 5 bases in the game.
Libby Held finished with 15 assists for the Titans on Thursday. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Libby Held finished with 15 assists for the Titans on Thursday. NCJ photo by Beth Sparrow

Titans fall to ‘Dawgs in 3 sets

OSCEOLA — The Twin River Titans traveled to Osceola in volleyball Thursday evening. Set one started out with a Bulldog lead but the Titans caught up with a block from Chloe Pilakowski. Titans took the lead from some Bulldog errors. Then Osceola came back to tie it up at five points.
Fullerton's Justin Horn (left) and Morgan Supik earned medals at the Boone Central Invitational.

Fullerton's Justin Horn (left) and Morgan Supik earned medals at the Boone Central Invitational.

Warriors see better times in Albion

ALBION — Two Warriors earned medals on Friday at the Boone Central Invitational at Albion Country Club as Fullerton runners continue to see their times improve. Justin Horn finished 20th in the boys race with a time of 18:38.50. Morgan Supik finished 18th in the girls race with a time of 23:15.50.
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 Aug. 30, 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 The Fullerton junior finished sixth overall at the St. Paul Invite last week with a time of 23:57.
Paydon Rinkol rushed for 5 touchdowns on Friday night, breaking the Twin River record for touchdowns scored in a game by an individual player. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol rushed for 5 touchdowns on Friday night, breaking the Twin River record for touchdowns scored in a game by an individual player. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Record-setting performance

MURRAY — What a way to open the season. Twin River overcame a slow start, scoring three times in the second quarter and the Titans (1-0) never looked back as they cruised to a 44-25 road win over Conestoga (0-1).
Twin River went 3-0 in Geneva to win the Fillmore Central Invite on Saturday. Photo provided

Twin River went 3-0 in Geneva to win the Fillmore Central Invite on Saturday. Photo provided

Titans win Fillmore Central Invite

GENEVA — Twin River outscored its opponents 34-8 on Saturday to return home as Fillmore Central Invite champions. Twin River 8, Southern/Diller Odell 1 The Titans scored early and often against the Thunder. JLee Van Driel went 3-for-3 and scored twice at the top of the lineup.
L. Held

L. Held

Titans show promise at Minden Invite

MINDEN — Twin River opened the volleyball season on Saturday, dropping a trio of matches to Adams Central, Nebraska Christian and Valentine. Two of the three opponents are ranked in the state. Adams Central is currently ranked No. 8 in Class C-1 and Nebraska Christian is ranked No. 8 in Class D-1.
Tate Wood (left), Justin Horn, Makayla Robinson and Morgan Supik all earned medals for the Warriors on Thursday. Photo provided

Tate Wood (left), Justin Horn, Makayla Robinson and Morgan Supik all earned medals for the Warriors on Thursday. Photo provided

Fullerton, Twin River runners compete at St. Paul Invite

ST. PAUL – Fullerton and Twin River kicked off the cross country season on Thursday, battling the heat and other runners at the St. Paul Invite. Fullerton coach Jordan Wetovick said that course, which sits in a pasture behind Milletta Vista Winery, is very rugged and hilly.