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Aurora's Ethan Shaw drops back to pass during a 42-19 loss to Elkhorn in the Class B finals Friday night.

Aurora's Ethan Shaw drops back to pass during a 42-19 loss to Elkhorn in the Class B finals Friday night.

Aurora comes up short in Class B finals

Richard Rhoden
Friday, November 20, 2020
A momentum shift began late in the first half and carried through the early stages of the third quarter to decide Friday's Class B final.  Elkhorn held Aurora out of the end zone to end the first half, keeping the game tied at 13.
Kassidy Hudson signed her letter of intent with Saint Mary alongside her parents, Cameron and Holly, brother Cooper and sister Hadley as well as Aurora coach Lois Hixson.

Kassidy Hudson signed her letter of intent with Saint Mary alongside her parents, Cameron and Holly, brother Cooper and sister Hadley as well as Aurora coach Lois Hixson.

Lefty Hudson inks with Saint Mary volleyball program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
One day, she may follow in the footsteps of her dad and other coaching mentors along the way as coach Hudson. But for now, it’s still Kassidy Hudson, southpaw outside hitter.
Cassidy Knust signed her letter of intent with Concordia University with her parents, Troy and Cami as well as brother Drew and Aurora coach Lois Hixson.

Cassidy Knust signed her letter of intent with Concordia University with her parents, Troy and Cami as well as brother Drew and Aurora coach Lois Hixson.

Knust signs with Concordia University volleyball program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Success has followed Cassidy Knust through every avenue she’s traveled athletically at Aurora.  Despite all of the success, however, there was only one sport she was interested in pursuing collegiately -- volleyball.  The Aurora senior made her college decision official Nov.
The Husky defense of Mack Owens (4) Brady Collingham (11) and Jameson Herzberg (25) converge on the hit during Aurora’s 21-12 win over Plattsmouth.

The Husky defense of Mack Owens (4) Brady Collingham (11) and Jameson Herzberg (25) converge on the hit during Aurora’s 21-12 win over Plattsmouth.

Husky defense to the rescue

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
With the game and its season on the line, Aurora’s defensive lineup answered the call.  Two fourth quarter interceptions helped push the host Huskies past Plattsmouth 21-12 in the Class B semifinals Friday night, setting up a clash with Elkhorn in the finals.
Austin Allen hauls in a pass during Nebraska's 30-23 win over Penn State Saturday.

Austin Allen hauls in a pass during Nebraska's 30-23 win over Penn State Saturday.

Allen, Huskers tough out victory in home opener

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Was it celebration or relief? Why couldn’t it be both? It was definitely both.  After the sweetest formation in football, Nebraska tight end Austin Allen turned around to see Luke McCaffrey, fresh off his first career collegiate start, and hugged it out.
Cayden Phillips (10) and Andrew Bell celebrate as the final seconds tick off in Aurora's 21-12 win over Plattsmouth in the Class B semifinals.

Cayden Phillips (10) and Andrew Bell celebrate as the final seconds tick off in Aurora's 21-12 win over Plattsmouth in the Class B semifinals.

Huskies advance to Class B final

Richard Rhoden
Friday, November 13, 2020
A classic defensive effort from Aurora was the difference in taking the Huskies all the way.  Two fourth quarter interceptions helped solidify Aurora's 21-12 win over Plattsmouth at home Friday night in the Class B semifinals.
Carlos Collazo (2) celebrates with his teammates after the Huskies defeated Norris on the road Friday night.

Carlos Collazo (2) celebrates with his teammates after the Huskies defeated Norris on the road Friday night.

Huskies set to host Plattsmouth in Class B semis

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Some may call it a matchup of destiny one game away from the big show.  No. 5 Aurora will host No. 8 Plattsmouth Friday night in the Class B semifinals with a trip to Memorial Stadium on the line.  The two teams have had to defeat higher seeds at one point or another to get to this point.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

The BigRich Sports Report

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
I wrestled on a topic before plopping down to try and pass out some words of wisdom and decided to keep it positive by focusing on the hometown Big Red instead of that other Big Red team down Interstate 80.
Mack Owens rushed for 168 yards on 33 carries with all four Aurora touchdowns in a 28-21 win over Norris Friday.

Mack Owens rushed for 168 yards on 33 carries with all four Aurora touchdowns in a 28-21 win over Norris Friday.

Huskies blitz Norris in quarters

Richard Rhoden
Friday, November 6, 2020
Mack Owens was a problem all night for Norris.  The Husky junior totaled 168 yards on 33 carries and accounted for all four Aurora touchdowns as the Huskies defeated Norris 28-21 Friday night in the Class B quarterfinals.
The Schuster sisters of Jaylee (28) and Kasey reach for a block during Aurora's three-set loss to Norris Wednesday.

The Schuster sisters of Jaylee (28) and Kasey reach for a block during Aurora's three-set loss to Norris Wednesday.

Aurora falls to Norris at state

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Despite the early 9 a.m. start time, both Aurora and Norris came out of the chutes firing in their Class B opening round matchup Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.  The Lady Huskies gave it a run, but were unable to pull the upset on the Titans, falling in three sets 25-21, 25-19, 25-20.