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Former Husky Nate Boerkircher has put his stamp on Texas A&M’s current undefeated record this season, including a game-winning touchdown earlier in the year at Notre Dame.

Former Husky Nate Boerkircher has put his stamp on Texas A&M’s current undefeated record this season, including a game-winning touchdown earlier in the year at Notre Dame.

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Boerkircher’s final act with the 12th Man

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Ever since suiting up in Aurora red, Nate Boerkircher has bet on himself. That first bet was a walk-on position with the Nebraska football team instead of scholarship opportunities at lower level schools. Eventually, he turned that into a scholarship with the Huskers.
Aurora’s defense faced a tough task Friday to slow down a powerful Lakeview rushing attack as the Vikings scored all six of its touchdowns on the ground in a 45-0 win in the C1 quarterfinals. Aurora ends its season with a 7-4 record.

Aurora’s defense faced a tough task Friday to slow down a powerful Lakeview rushing attack as the Vikings scored all six of its touchdowns on the ground in a 45-0 win in the C1 quarterfinals. Aurora ends its season with a 7-4 record.

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Aurora’s win streak ends at Lakeview

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Aurora’s seven-game winning streak came to an abrupt end Friday night as undefeated Columbus Lakeview showed why it is Class C1’s No. 2 seed, handing the Huskies a thorough 45-0 defeat.
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A special ‘thank you’ to an unforgettable group

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Every time Aurora coach Kyle Peterson opens up, there’s at least one thing, usually much more, to be taken from that message.Friday night was a tough one for Husky Nation as its football season came to a crushing halt at the hands of Columbus Lakeview, 45-0.
Aurora sophomore Elizabeth Luebbe tallied her best offensive night of the season in a four-set win over Blair Thursday to open the B-2 district, recording 16 kills and a .400 hitting percentage.

Aurora sophomore Elizabeth Luebbe tallied her best offensive night of the season in a four-set win over Blair Thursday to open the B-2 district, recording 16 kills and a .400 hitting percentage.

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Lady Huskies return to district final

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
In one year, the Aurora volleyball team nearly tripled its win total and was a single match away from a state tournament berth.The Lady Huskies kicked off the B-2 district with a bang, downing Blair at home Thursday in four sets, 26-28, 25-21, 25-18 and 25-20.
Husky senior Garrett Kuehner (8) came down with this third-quarter interception, ending a Bison threat in Aurora’s 42-21 playoff win.

Husky senior Garrett Kuehner (8) came down with this third-quarter interception, ending a Bison threat in Aurora’s 42-21 playoff win.

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Same ending sequel

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Aurora dominated the line of scrimmage for the second week in a row against Central City, advancing to the second round of the C1 football playoffs with a convincing 42-21 win north of the Platte.
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Six-man – the right play call

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Hampton’s final flight season on the gridiron drummed up every emotion imaginable for me the past two months. The thrill of success. The disappointment of defeat. One emotion I couldn’t quite define was the possibility of losing 6-man football to my routine. Maybe I won’t have to find out.
Aurora's defense dominated once again, holding Central City to seven points in the first three quarters during a 42-21 win over the Bison Friday.

Aurora's defense dominated once again, holding Central City to seven points in the first three quarters during a 42-21 win over the Bison Friday.

Hawks, Huskies begin playoffs

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 31, 2025
It was two sides of the coin for Aurora and Hampton football in the opening round of the football playoffs Friday night.The Huskies picked up its second win over Central City in seven days while the Hawks hosted its first playoff game since 2009, but couldn't find that elusive win over Wallace.
Elizabeth Luebbe drops the hammer during Aurora's four-set win over Blair.

Elizabeth Luebbe drops the hammer during Aurora's four-set win over Blair.

Huskies advance to district final

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Aurora volleyball team flashed offensive firepower across the front row in a huge win Thursday night.Despite dropping the opening set, the Huskies found a rhythm and rolled to a four-set win over Blair, 26-28, 25-21, 25-18 and 25-20 to begin the B-2 district.
Ian Jensen was Aurora’s bell cow offensively in a 27-12 win over Central City Friday, totaling 32 carries for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Jensen has 919 yards through the regular season with 524 of those coming in the last three contests.

Ian Jensen was Aurora’s bell cow offensively in a 27-12 win over Central City Friday, totaling 32 carries for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Jensen has 919 yards through the regular season with 524 of those coming in the last three contests.

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Huskies upset Bison for district crown

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The fourth play of the game proved pivotal in a district title showdown between Aurora and Central City Friday, which the Huskies won 27-12 to make it six wins in a row for a team that heads into the playoffs on a roll.