Twin River Titans

Roe Patton won the Class D state title for pole vault and set a new Fullerton school record by clearing 14-06.00. His height equaled the most for any classes at this year’s State Championship. Photo provided by the Valley Voice

Roe Patton won the Class D state title for pole vault and set a new Fullerton school record by clearing 14-06.00. His height equaled the most for any classes at this year’s State Championship. Photo provided by the Valley Voice

Patton Soars, Takes Pole Vault State Title

OMAHA — What a way to end the season. Fullerton and Twin River athletes had one last chance to shine this year as they competed at the 2023 Nebraska Class C & D State Championships, which was Friday and Saturday at Burke Stadium in Omaha. Fullerton sent 10 athletes to the competition.
Spencer Ramakers finished second in the 100-meter dash at the C-6 District on Thursday at Centennial. The Twin River graduate is the Titans’ lone state qualifier, making it to Omaha for the 100- and 200-meter dashes and thelong jump. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Spencer Ramakers finished second in the 100-meter dash at the C-6 District on Thursday at Centennial. The Twin River graduate is the Titans’ lone state qualifier, making it to Omaha for the 100- and 200-meter dashes and thelong jump. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Ramaekers Advances to State in 3 Events

UTICA — He’s not done yet. Spencer Ramaekers turned the C-6 District track meet at Centennial into his own playground last week, as the Twin River grad qualified for three events at this week’s Class C State track meet. Ramaekers finished second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.
Fullerton's track state qualifiers and coaches began their journey to Omaha on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton's track state qualifiers and coaches began their journey to Omaha on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

STATE BOUND

OMAHA — These next races and jumps are for all the marbles. Nance County is sending 11 athletes to the 2023 Nebraska Class C & D State Championships, which is Friday and Saturday at Burke Stadium in Omaha. Twin River is Class C and Fullerton is Class D.

Ramaekers Shines at Conference Meet

NORTH BEND — Wins were few and far between in a competitive East Husker Conference track meet on Saturday at Northbend High School. Spencer Ramaekers won the long jump with a 20-05.75 jump.

Upcoming District Schedule

Area teams are entering the final weeks of their seasons. Baseball Twin River takes on Lincoln Christian in the C-2 District at Plattsmouth on Thursday. Central City/Fullerton/Centura play host to Louisville in the C-3 District on Thursday.
Thursday was Senior Night in Central City. This group of seniors have helped launch the Kernels program to a 58-15 record over the last 3 seasons. Kernels photo

Thursday was Senior Night in Central City. This group of seniors have helped launch the Kernels program to a 58-15 record over the last 3 seasons. Kernels photo

Kernels Sweep Titans, Vikings

CENTRAL CITY — The Kernels used a 10 run second inning to take complete control of Omaha North as Central City/Fullerton/Centura defeated the Vikings 29-4 in 5 innings on Thursday. The Kernels added 11 runs in the fourth inning as the offense exploded for 20 hits in the game.
Julianna Maxfield (left), Roe Patton and Teagan Gonsior all won medals on Monday at the Central Nebraska Track Championships in Grand Island. Fullerton Schools photo

Julianna Maxfield (left), Roe Patton and Teagan Gonsior all won medals on Monday at the Central Nebraska Track Championships in Grand Island. Fullerton Schools photo

Warriors, Titans Compete Among Area’s Best

GRAND ISLAND — It was a showcase of some of the best track stars in Central Nebraska, and may have been a small preview of the State Track & Field Championship meet coming next month in Omaha.
Robert Elm finished 13th in the shot put on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Robert Elm finished 13th in the shot put on Thursday. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Titans Finish as Runner-up at Own Invite

GENOA — Twin River played host to nine track teams on Thursday for the Twin River Invite. Spencer Ramaekers won the long jump, leaping 21-00.50. He also finished second in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Owen O’Kelley won the pole vault, clearing 12-00.00.

Titans Drop Pair of Road Games

The Titans dropped a pair of road games last week. On Tuesday, Twin River (8-7) traveled to Wayne and fell 2-0 to the Devils. Paydon Rinkol went 2-for-3 on the day as the Titans struggled to get just four hits. Korbe Urkoski and Garrett Alexander had the other two hits for the road team.
Paydon Rinkol threw 3 1/3 innings and went 3-for-3 at the plate for Twin River. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Paydon Rinkol threw 3 1/3 innings and went 3-for-3 at the plate for Twin River. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans Hold on for 7-6 Win

GENOA — The Titans held off a late rally by the Cardinals on Thursday for a 7-6 win. Twin River got on the scoreboard in the first inning, added three runs in the second and two more in the third to take control of the game against South Sioux City.