Twin River Titans

NCJ photos by Travis Lane

NCJ photos by Travis Lane

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Titans stand tall at Bob Orsborn Classic

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
STROMSBURG — Twin River finished fifth overall on Saturday at the Bob Orsborn Classic at Cross County High School.The Titans had three wrestlers win their weight classes. Cade Kunkel (113-pounds), Zach Held (126-pounds), Braxtin Fowler (132-pounds) all finished first.
Adalyn Bishop finished with 5 points and 6 steals on Thursday against Cross County. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Adalyn Bishop finished with 5 points and 6 steals on Thursday against Cross County. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans drop 5 straight games

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
OSCEOLA — Twin River head girls basketball coach Matt Quick had an ambitious week for his team, with three opponents that sported records above .500 during a five-day stretch.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans fall to Cougars, Bulldogs

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
OSCEOLA — After erasing a 13-point deficit and leading by four points in the final minute of Saturday’s game at Osceola, Twin River was upended by the host Bulldogs 50-48 as Brycen Kula converted a three-point play with 2.9 seconds left in the CRC contest.
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. 14, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 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.
Zach Held pinned Collin Hopkins (North Bend Central) in 37 seconds in their quarter- final match up. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Zach Held pinned Collin Hopkins (North Bend Central) in 37 seconds in their quarter- final match up. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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Titans compete in David City

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
DAVID CITY — Twin River competed in the Aquinas Invitational on Saturday in David City.The Titans had two wrestlers — Zach Held and Braxtin Fowler — make it to the podium.Held was the 126-pound champion.
Katie Preister scored a team-high 14 points against Newman Grove/St. Edward on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Katie Preister scored a team-high 14 points against Newman Grove/St. Edward on Thursday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Titans drop close ones to Panthers, Dragons

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
GENOA — The Titans girls basketball team lost two games last week by a combined five points.Twin River could not hold onto a 10-point first quarter lead on Thursday in their 45-42 loss to Newman Grove/St. Edward. Then on Friday they dropped a 47-45 game at Madison.
NCJ file photo

NCJ file photo

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MacDonald wrestles in Malcolm

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
MALCOLM — The Twin River girls wrestling team returned to the matt on Friday after the holiday break.Zoey MacDonald completed in the 115-pound weight class. She was pinned in the first round byeventual champion Hayley Serfontein of Southern Valley/Arapahoe.

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Titans win 4th straight

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
MADISON — The Titans just keeps winning.Twin River (7-3) is now winners of their last four matchups thanks to a 57-49 road win over Madison on Friday. The Titans jumped out to a 19-8 lead after one quarter and held off the Dragons’ second half rally for the win.

District assignments announced

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The district assignments for the 2026 football season have been announced.The Titans will play in the D1-3 district. In addition to Twin River, other teams include Cedar Bluffs, Cross County, David City, Nebraska Christian and Tekamah-Herman.The Warriors will play in the D2-4 district.
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. 7, 2026

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Wednesday, January 7, 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.