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Twin River is sending 4 wrestlers — Cade Kunkel, Zach Held, Braxtin Fowler and Chance Swantek — to State this week in Omaha. NCJ photos by Jen Johnson

Twin River is sending 4 wrestlers — Cade Kunkel, Zach Held, Braxtin Fowler and Chance Swantek — to State this week in Omaha. NCJ photos by Jen Johnson

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Next Stop: Omaha

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
SHELBY — A handful of Nance County wrestlers have punched their tickets for State.Twin River saw Cade Kunkel, Zach Held, Braxtin Fowler and Chance Swantek, along with Fullerton’s Tate Wood, qualify for State. Kunkel, Held and Fowler were all district champions. Wood was district runner-up.
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 Feb. 11, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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.
Landen Cauthon finished first at 144 pounds. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

Landen Cauthon finished first at 144 pounds. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

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Wrestlers prepare for district meet

Ken Kush
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
BRAINARD — The CRC Boys Wrestling Tournament was held at East Butler on Thursday with seven Crossroads Conference teams joined by Goldenrod’s Riverside, Palmer, Fullerton and Newman Grove/St Ed for competition.East Butler feasted on home cooking as they edged Cross County/Osceola 156.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans hold on, top Long Horns

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
GENOA — Friday’s game against Dorchester was not just any other game.They wanted this one.Twin River gained a measure of revenge on the team that eliminated them from the Crossroads Conference Tournament on Jan. 26. The Titans had to sit at home and wait.The wait was over on Friday.
Lucas Bartels finished with 7 points against Dorchester. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Lucas Bartels finished with 7 points against Dorchester. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans cruise past Long Horns, fall to Jaguars

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
GENOA — Sometimes a team needs a confidence boost.Twin River got that boost in the form of a 66-12 win over Dorchester on Friday. The Titans held their opponents scoreless for the entirety of the second and third quarters.
Delylla Olson and Fullerton finished their season last week at the B-2 District. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Delylla Olson and Fullerton finished their season last week at the B-2 District. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Girls wrestling season ends at district

Ken Kush
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
COLUMBUS — The Fullerton girls wrestling season came to an end on Friday as both wrestlers who were competing for the Warriors lost their first and second round matches.Battle Creek, Lakeview and Ord finished in the top three spots in the team race in the Class B District 2 at Lakeview.
Twin River finished third in the Crossroads Conference Tournament. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Twin River finished third in the Crossroads Conference Tournament. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans finish 3rd in CRC Tourney

Ken Kush
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
YORK — The Twin River Titans were coming off a huge win over Cross County on Monday night, where they took care of the ball and hit shots when they needed to.On Thursday night in the semifinals of the Crossroads Conference Tournament at the York City Auditorium against No.
Twin River's Zach Held won his 100th career bout on Saturday. Photo provided

Twin River's Zach Held won his 100th career bout on Saturday. Photo provided

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Titans finish 7th at Darrell Barnes Invite

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
ARAPAHOE — Twin River had a strong showing on Saturday at the Darrell Barnes Invite at Arapahoe, with the Titans finishing 7th overall out of 18 teams.The Titans saw four wrestlers medal at the event. Cade Kunkel (113 pounds) and Zach Held (132 pounds) finished first.
Colsten Rodriguez finishes at the basket for two of his game-high 26 points as the Titans were able to avenge a 34-point loss from 11 days earlier. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

Colsten Rodriguez finishes at the basket for two of his game-high 26 points as the Titans were able to avenge a 34-point loss from 11 days earlier. NCJ photo by Ken Kush

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Titans turn tables on Class C-2 No. 5 Cougars

Ken Kush
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
YORK — Sometimes it is imperative to put some games that have played in the rear-view mirror and not think about the result the rest of the season.Twin River and Class C-2 No.
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 Jan. 28, 2026

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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. Delylla OlsonDelylla Olson finished second at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite on Friday.