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Kaleigh Metzger (middle) high fives teammates Kylie Larson (8) and Zarian Arends after both of them scored during a 13-2 win over St. Paul Friday. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Kaleigh Metzger (middle) high fives teammates Kylie Larson (8) and Zarian Arends after both of them scored during a 13-2 win over St. Paul Friday. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Aurora catches fire in home tournament play

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
By the end of its own tournament Friday evening, the Lady Husky softball team had the brooms out. After losing the first game of the year the night before in walk-off fashion, Aurora won all three of its home tournament games Friday, defeating St.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Game day is a great day

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Friday was like Christmas morning for this sports fan. Between dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s of our ‘Return to Sports’ preview section found in this week’s paper, it was also game day. And any game day is a great day.
Simulating the real deal

Simulating the real deal

Simulating the real deal

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Giltner’s volleyball and football teams held inter-squad scrimmages on back-to-back nights last week in preparation for their season-opening matchups on the schedule. Above, Giltner senior Camden Humphrey reaches for the pylon as Connor Craig gives chase.
Returning letterwinners

Returning letterwinners

Returning letterwinners

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Aurora volleyball letterwinners Returning letterwinners for the Aurora volleyball team include front from left: Raina Cattau, Cassidy Knust, Emily Erickson, Jaylee Schuster. Back row: Rachel Hunter, Kassidy Hudson, Kasey Schuster.
Giltner volleyball letterwinners

Giltner volleyball letterwinners

Giltner volleyball letterwinners

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Returning letterwinners for the Giltner volleyball team include from left: Christy Eastman and Sydni Watson. News-Register/Richard Rhoden
Lady Huskies tee

Lady Huskies tee

Lady Huskies tee

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The Aurora girls golf season is officially under way after Thursday’s annual Central City scramble. Pictured here, senior Maddie Krejci holds her swing position while teammates Riley Darbro, left, and Emma Young look on. Aurora will play in the Seward Invite Friday teeing off at 9 a.m.
Return to sports

Return to sports

Return to sports

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
After spring sports were cancelled across Nebraska, athletes and coaches turned their attention to preparing for fall sports, which have begun with competition last week. Check out previews and team photos for all area teams in this week’s fall sports preview inside this edition.
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Lady Huskies enter new season with high expectations

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The Aurora volleyball team came within a match of pulling off a wild postseason run to the state tournament. As the 2020 season approaches, an experienced lineup gives the Lady Huskies a chance to get back to state for the first time since 2016.