Twin River Titans

NCJ photo by Tara Urkoski

NCJ photo by Tara Urkoski

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Titans enter second year of 8-man football

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
GENOA — It may be only year No. 2 for 8-man football, but the Titans anticipate taking that next step out on the field this season. Coach Kalin Koch said that they expect to be competitive in most games this season and look for the wins to pile up.
NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Senior leadership will lead deep Titan roster this year

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
GENOA — Depth can solve a lot of problems. When someone is having an off night, a coach can go to the bench for a fresh player. Twin River will have the luxury of playing with a deep roster this year, coach Julie Strain said. “We are very positive with the outlook of the season,” she said.

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Sports now streaming on Hudl

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Fullerton and Twin River sports have a new streaming home. Both schools will be streaming all home sporting events on Hudl. Sports fans will still be able to watch home games from their couch, they just have to go to a new web address. A link is available on both school websites.
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we selected two females because only girl sports had started competition).

Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we selected two females because only girl sports had started competition).

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for the week of Aug. 23, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. (This week we selected two females because only girl sports had started competition). Athletes of the Week are brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Marcie Spitz struck out 11 batters in 7 innings to pick up the win in the first game on Thursday. She would pitch 3 innings of relief in the second game of the double-header. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Marcie Spitz struck out 11 batters in 7 innings to pick up the win in the first game on Thursday. She would pitch 3 innings of relief in the second game of the double-header. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans softball off to hot start

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
DAVID CITY — Twin River opened the softball season with a pair of road wins over Blue River on Thursday. The Titans (2-0) gave up 8 runs over the final three innings of the opening contest, but were able to hold off a Panther (0-2) rally for a 10-9 win in game one.
JLee Van Driel went 5-for-7 at the plate for Twin River in two wins on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

JLee Van Driel went 5-for-7 at the plate for Twin River in two wins on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans open season with pair of wins

Rick Holtz
Friday, August 18, 2023
DAVID CITY — Twin River opened the softball season with a pair of road wins over Blue River on Thursday. The Titans (2-0) gave up 8 runs over the final three innings of the opening contest, but were able to hold off a Panther (0-2) rally for a 10-9 win in game one.
Paige Horn hits a chip shot on the fourth hole on Thursday at Valley View Golf Club. Photo provided

Paige Horn hits a chip shot on the fourth hole on Thursday at Valley View Golf Club. Photo provided

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District assignments announced

Rick Holtz
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Nebraska School Activities Association has started to announce fall district assignments. Fullerton and Twin River athletes now know what schools they will have to compete against for an opportunity to go to state. Girls Golf Fullerton has been assigned to the C-2 district.
Twin River will rely on a lineup dominated by juniors and seniors this season. Front Row: Kaleigh Rickard, Kaylee Vering, Briley Dohmen, JLee Van Driel, Mya Raemaekers, Emma Preister. Middle Row: Laynie Allen, Kielyn Dohmen, Aubree Brandenburger, Delaney Reeg, Bella Gaspers, Lia Whited, Grace Weaver. Back Row: Sophia Gasper, Emily Dohmen, Marcie Spitz, Clara Preister, Lauryn Melcher, Karley Vering, Kylie Elm, Ivy Korus. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River will rely on a lineup dominated by juniors and seniors this season. Front Row: Kaleigh Rickard, Kaylee Vering, Briley Dohmen, JLee Van Driel, Mya Raemaekers, Emma Preister. Middle Row: Laynie Allen, Kielyn Dohmen, Aubree Brandenburger, Delaney Reeg, Bella Gaspers, Lia Whited, Grace Weaver. Back Row: Sophia Gasper, Emily Dohmen, Marcie Spitz, Clara Preister, Lauryn Melcher, Karley Vering, Kylie Elm, Ivy Korus. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans expect to compete for titles

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
GENOA — The talent is there. The experience is there. Now they have to put it all together. Twin River will look to take the next step when they open the softball season on Thursday. The Titans travel to Schuyler for a triangular with Schuyler and Blue River. First pitch is at 4:30 p.m.
Area athletes preparing for new season

Area athletes preparing for new season

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Area athletes preparing for new season

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Monday marked the first official day of practice for high school teams across the state. Fullerton and Twin River teams are busy preparing for their first contest later this month.
Fullerton football coach Brandon Siegal and Twin River football coach Kalin Koch were among the coaches who accepted an academic award on behalf of their teams at the NCA Coaches Clinic in Lincoln. Photo provided

Fullerton football coach Brandon Siegal and Twin River football coach Kalin Koch were among the coaches who accepted an academic award on behalf of their teams at the NCA Coaches Clinic in Lincoln. Photo provided

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Titans, Warriors honored for academics

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
LINCOLN — The 2022 Fullerton and Twin River football teams were selected as recipients of the National Football Foundation’s Academic Excellence Award.