Sports
Dave Bradley
Recalling NU’s first title run
News Staff
The year was 1969 and I was 11 years old, already a big Husker football fan growing up in Lincoln and going to a couple games with my dad.
It was also PTNWTFNC (prior to Nebraska winning their first National Championship).
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Aurora senior Kylie Larson shares a light moment with Aurora coach Ashton Voss after sliding safely into third base during the Lady Huskies’ 10-3 win over Holdrege Thursday. News-Register/Richard Rhoden
Lady Huskies continue offensive success
Richard Rhoden
The Lady Husky hitting parade continued through the second week of the season.
Aurora picked up its fifth win in a row -- all at home -- by defeating Holdrege 10-3 Thursday night, before going 2-1 at the Seward tournament over the weekend.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Aurora senior Riley Darbro led her team Friday in Seward, posting a score of 101 in the season opener. News-Register/Kurt Johnson
Aurora golfers finish 7th at Seward
Kurt Johnson
The Lady Huskies bagged some experience in the season opening golf tournament Friday at Seward, learning valuable lessons but ultimately coming home without any hardware.
On a beautiful day for golf, Aurora placed seventh in a 12-team field with two players finishing just out of the medal count.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
A swarm of Hornet defenders aim to bring down Heartland’s Nolan Boehr during Giltner’s 72-26 loss to the Huskies in the season-opener Friday night. News-Register/Richard Rhoden
Hornets hope to build on successes from Friday’s defeat
Richard Rhoden
Gilnter found itself in unfamiliar territory midway through the first half of its opening night tilt with Heartland -- playing with a lead.
It wouldn’t last, however, as the run-heavy Huskies scored 44 consecutive points in a 72-26 win over the Hornets in Heartland Friday night.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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Area teams kick off season
News Staff
Featuring several new players and returning to its old guard, High Plains took the gridiron once again as the Storm, hosting Lawrence-Nelson Friday night.
The Raiders were primed and ready, rushing past High Plains in a 66-30 contest in Clarks.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The boys cross country team jostles to find their place in the initial rush during the beginning of the race. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt
Huskies kick off season strong with team gold
Jeni Obermier
The Aurora boys cross country team began its season at the Grand Island Northwest Invite Friday where they brought home second place for their combined team effort, coming up just short of the winning mark.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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Lady Hawks start season off 1-2
News Staff
Hampton’s first serve of the volleyball season came Saturday, participating in Axtell’s tournament.
The Lady Hawks ended up going 1-2 on the day, losing matches to Silver Lake and Loomis before defeating Palmer to end the afternoon.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Alex Kubik
Sports Briefs
News Staff
ANR fall sports preview section
The Aurora News-Register’s fall sports preview section is included in this week’s edition with full photos and previews for all area sports teams. Be sure to follow us on our Twitter account @SportsANR for more sports coverage throughout the week.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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Looking Back
News Staff
2010: Lady Huskies tee off season with 2nd place finish
A late invitation to join the field at an early-season golf meet translated into the first trophy of the year for Husky athletics as the Aurora girls carded a runner-up finish Monday at the Wood River Invitational.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Aurora coach Kyle Peterson was on the field for part of Friday’s soap scrimmage, getting one final look at his team to help determine starting lineups for Friday’s season opener against North Platte. News-Register/Kurt Johnson
Huskies set for season opener Friday
Kurt Johnson
After a summer and preseason of uncertainty, game week has finally arrived in Husky Nation, with the Aurora football team chomping at the bit to take the field for the season opener against North Platte.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
