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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.
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

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Patton Soars, Takes Pole Vault State Title

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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

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Ramaekers Advances to State in 3 Events

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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

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STATE BOUND

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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.

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Ramaekers Shines at Conference Meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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.