Twin River Titans

Titans win 4th straight

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

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.

NCJ Athletes of the Week for Jan. 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.
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Twin River repeats as Stanton Holiday champs

STANTON — Winning leaves a good taste in your mouth.Twin River (5-3) won the Stanton Holiday Tournament for the second straight year, beating Tri County Northeast 69-38 on Monday and Neligh-Oakdale 59-34.
Ramaekers

Ramaekers

Titan girls 3rd at Stanton Tourney

STANTON — The Titans bounced back on Tuesday to finish third in the Stanton Holiday Tournament.Twin River (4-4) exits the holiday break with eyes on making a postseason run. The Titans took their first step toward that goal on Tuesday with a 45-37 win over Neligh-Oakdale in the consolation round.
Held

Held

Titans 9th at Fillmore Central Invite

GENEVA — The Titans had a strong day on Saturday at the Fillmore Central Holiday Invite.Twin River finished ninth overall as a team at the event. Doniphan Trumbull took home the team title.Zach Held was the champion at 126-pounds. He finished the day 5-0 with three pins.
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.

NCJ Athletes of the Week for Dec. 24, 2025

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.
Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick throws down 2 of his career high 46 points on Thursday against Twin River. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Fullerton’s Kane Wetovick throws down 2 of his career high 46 points on Thursday against Twin River. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

COUNTY SHOWDOWN

GENOA — It’s hard to stop a freight train rolling down the tracks. And it is hard to stop Class D-1 No. 3 Fullerton when Kane Wetovick has the kind of shooting night he had on Thursday against Twin River.
Twin River’s Katie Preister (left) and Grace Yrkoski pressure Fullerton’s Georgia Bridger during the first half of the Nance County Showdown. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Twin River’s Katie Preister (left) and Grace Yrkoski pressure Fullerton’s Georgia Bridger during the first half of the Nance County Showdown. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Titans top Warriors for county supremacy

GENOA — It’s a game that is always circled on both teams’ calendars.Twin River defeated Fullerton 50-23 on Thursday in the Nance County Showdown.“It’s definitely not just any other game to us,” Fullerton coach Alyssa Reardon said. “It’s a rivalry and it is one of our biggest games of the season.
Tate Wood was the 120 pounds champion. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Tate Wood was the 120 pounds champion. NCJ photo by Melissa Aaberg

Titans place 3rd, Warriors finish 5th at Elgin / Pope John Invite

ELGIN — Nance County wrestlers were well-represented on the medal stands on Saturday.Twin River finished third, while Fullerton finished fifth, at the Elgin Public Pope John Invite. Plainview held off Pender by 0.5 points to take home the team title.