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High Plains pitched its second straight shutout, downing Nebraska Lutheran 62-0.

High Plains pitched its second straight shutout, downing Nebraska Lutheran 62-0.

Friday night roundup Week 2

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 4, 2026
A pair of Hamilton County teams improved to 2-0 on the season following the first football Friday of September.The Aurora Huskies picked up its second consecutive win, going on the road Friday to down Ralston, 29-16.
Grayson Oswald picked up a top 10 finish for Aurora at Thursday's Seward Invite, running 16:49.

Grayson Oswald picked up a top 10 finish for Aurora at Thursday's Seward Invite, running 16:49.

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Oswald nets top 10 at Seward

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Grayson Oswald did something no other Aurora runner has done in the last decade-plus.The Aurora junior ran in the 16-minute bracket at Thursday's Charlie Thorell Invite in Seward alongside some of the top cross country talent regardless of class, ending up with a top 10 effort.
Vivi Fahrnbruch, right, and her teammates prepare to celebrate after a run-rule victory over Fillmore Central. In Aurora’s four games last week, the Huskies plated 49 runs, all victories.

Vivi Fahrnbruch, right, and her teammates prepare to celebrate after a run-rule victory over Fillmore Central. In Aurora’s four games last week, the Huskies plated 49 runs, all victories.

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Aurora gets red-hot at the plate in Seward tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Aurora softball team dominated the offensive scorebook last week, scoring 10 or more runs in three of its four games.Not only that, but the Huskies picked up three wins Saturday to take top honors at the Seward tournament, pushing its season record to 7-1.
H&H quarterback River Glinsmann is mobbed by his offensive linemen after scoring a rushing touchdown in a 43-0 win over Schuyler Friday night.

H&H quarterback River Glinsmann is mobbed by his offensive linemen after scoring a rushing touchdown in a 43-0 win over Schuyler Friday night.

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Bearcats blank Warriors for first win

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Jereme Jones was hopeful the H&H Bearcats could begin its football journey on the right paw print. Based on his reaction Friday night, the head Bearcat could not have dreamed up anything better.
Aurora seniors Hudson Decker, left, and Malakai Camacho smother Seward running back Carter Hanes in the end zone for a second-quarter safety. The Huskies led 22-3 at the half and pulled away for a convincing 43-10 win in a return to Class B football.

Aurora seniors Hudson Decker, left, and Malakai Camacho smother Seward running back Carter Hanes in the end zone for a second-quarter safety. The Huskies led 22-3 at the half and pulled away for a convincing 43-10 win in a return to Class B football.

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Aurora’s defense grounds Bluejays in opener

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Aurora made a statement in its return to Class B football Friday, overpowering a preseason rated Seward team with a feel-good 43-10 win that left Husky Nation abuzz.
Aurora senior Delainey Phillips carded a solid round of 78 Friday to claim the runner-up medal at the Seward Invite.

Aurora senior Delainey Phillips carded a solid round of 78 Friday to claim the runner-up medal at the Seward Invite.

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Lady Huskies 3rd at Seward Invite

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Aurora senior Delainey Phillips picked up where she left off as a returning golf state qualifier, firing at the pins in Friday’s season opener to claim the runner-up medal at the Seward Invitational.
The H&H Bearcat defense pitched a shutout in its first-ever 11-man football game, downing Schuyler 43-0.

The H&H Bearcat defense pitched a shutout in its first-ever 11-man football game, downing Schuyler 43-0.

Friday night roundup week 1

Richard Rhoden
Friday, August 28, 2026
Three of the four Hamilton County-area teams picked up wins to open up the 2026 high school football season.Aurora was impressive in its return to Class B competition, taking an early lead and pulling away for a 43-10 victory.
Kaitlyn Staehr netted 10 kills in a close loss to Norris to open the 2026 season Thursday.

Kaitlyn Staehr netted 10 kills in a close loss to Norris to open the 2026 season Thursday.

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Aurora serves up season-opener

Richard Rhoden
Friday, August 28, 2026
Aurora's season-opening matchup with Norris had all the look and feel of an early-November contest.The Huskies and Titans, both ranked near the top of their respective classes in the preseason polls, went back and forth in the second set but it was the Class B No.
Novella Stevens (far right) and Vivi Fahrnbruch celebrate a defensive double play during Aurora’s 5-2 win over Auburn Friday. Stevens would later blast her first home run of the season against Malcolm.

Novella Stevens (far right) and Vivi Fahrnbruch celebrate a defensive double play during Aurora’s 5-2 win over Auburn Friday. Stevens would later blast her first home run of the season against Malcolm.

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Aurora high on early-season momentum

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
With a bit of patience, Aurora came alive at the plate to open up the 2026 softball season.The Lady Huskies rattled off three wins in four games, including twice at its home tournament Friday afternoon.