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Phillip Kreutz rounds the first turn on the final lap with the field chasing him as the Hornet senior led the 3200 relay group to a win at the D-6 district in Kenesaw.

Phillip Kreutz rounds the first turn on the final lap with the field chasing him as the Hornet senior led the 3200 relay group to a win at the D-6 district in Kenesaw.

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Hornet boys earn district runner-up at Kenesaw

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Phillip Kreutz was given the baton with the Hornets in third place and needing a huge effort to make the state championships. The Hornet senior delivered.
Hampton’s Eli Arndt won the 3200 run at last week’s D-2 district meet while HPC’s Haden Helgoth finished second, qualifying both area athletes for the state championships.

Hampton’s Eli Arndt won the 3200 run at last week’s D-2 district meet while HPC’s Haden Helgoth finished second, qualifying both area athletes for the state championships.

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Arndt wins district title for return trip around Burke

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
A year ago, Eli Arndt had to wait around with nervous anticipation whether or not he qualified for the state track and field championships. The Hampton senior made sure that wasn’t an issue for his final go-round.
Lincoln Marathon

Lincoln Marathon

Area runners compete in Lincoln marathon

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
There was plenty of local flair at Sunday’s Lincoln marathon and half marathon with nearly 20 competitors just from Aurora alone. Jessica Gibson, Levi Schulze and Ryan Siebrass were Aurora’s three competitors in the marathon. Schulze finished at 3:28.43 while Gibson ran a time of 4:35.
Aurora pitcher Booker Scheierman fields a bunt and sets up for a toss over to first base for the out.

Aurora pitcher Booker Scheierman fields a bunt and sets up for a toss over to first base for the out.

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Huskies round out inaugural baseball season Thursday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Aurora’s first spring baseball season closed its scorebook one last time Thursday as the Huskies got some postseason experience.The Big Red competed in the C-2 district as the No. 4 seed playing at top seeded Lincoln Christian.
Luke Grosshans was pretty relaxed on the par-3 14th hole at the York Country Club Friday for the Central Conference meet, tying the second-best score of the day at 75 and finishing third.

Luke Grosshans was pretty relaxed on the par-3 14th hole at the York Country Club Friday for the Central Conference meet, tying the second-best score of the day at 75 and finishing third.

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Grosshans fires 75 for 3rd at Central Conference

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Luke Grosshans had quite the walk Friday.The Aurora junior was nearly lights out on the challenging York Country Club track, finishing third at the Central Conference meet to pace the Husky golf team.Grosshans turned in a score of 75, tied for the second-best score of the tournament.
Aurora’s Charlie Evans has the slight edge over teammate Lucas Gautier during the second lap of the 800 run at last week’s Central Conference meet in Crete. Evans and Gautier finished 1-2 in the event.

Aurora’s Charlie Evans has the slight edge over teammate Lucas Gautier during the second lap of the 800 run at last week’s Central Conference meet in Crete. Evans and Gautier finished 1-2 in the event.

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Huskies race to second at conference

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
A “friendly” rivalry has been brewing between buddies and was on full display in two laps around Doane University’s track.
Aurora celebrates after Rylan Bartek (one finger up) stopped a pair of York penalty kicks to give the Huskies a 4-3 win over the Dukes Saturday in the B-7 subdistrict opener.

Aurora celebrates after Rylan Bartek (one finger up) stopped a pair of York penalty kicks to give the Huskies a 4-3 win over the Dukes Saturday in the B-7 subdistrict opener.

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Flyin’ Rylan denies Dukes

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
With each stop, Rylan Bartek’s job became more important. With the season on the line, the guy wearing the only green Aurora jersey in the closet made the difference.
Keegan Chaney celebrates rounding second base after hitting Aurora’s first home run in school history during a 6-5 win over St. Paul/Palmer Thursday.

Keegan Chaney celebrates rounding second base after hitting Aurora’s first home run in school history during a 6-5 win over St. Paul/Palmer Thursday.

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Chaney HR, golden glove plates victory

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Keegan Chaney’s efforts both at the plate and center field were a huge factor in Aurora getting back in the win column.The Aurora junior blasted Aurora’s first home run in program history and followed it up with a show-stopping double play in the field as the Huskies picked up a 6-5 win over St.
Phillip Kreutz, shown here in an event earlier this season, won both the 400 and 800 races at Staurday’s Twin Valley Conference meet as the boys won the team title for the first time.

Phillip Kreutz, shown here in an event earlier this season, won both the 400 and 800 races at Staurday’s Twin Valley Conference meet as the boys won the team title for the first time.

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Hornets win first Twin Valley Conference championship

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Giltner competed in its first-ever Twin Valley Conference track meet Saturday under relatively normal conditions as the meet concluded ahead of another round of rain. The Hornets did quite well for themselves, including several event wins on the boys side on the way to a team title.
Aurora’s Ian Jensen was denied on this potential header opportunity from a Breckin Hatch corner kick early in the second half of Aurora’s 1-0 win over Seward last week.

Aurora’s Ian Jensen was denied on this potential header opportunity from a Breckin Hatch corner kick early in the second half of Aurora’s 1-0 win over Seward last week.

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Huskies provide fireworks in pair of home outings

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Despite the wind advantage in the second half, the Huskies were unable to find the net. In the end, a superb defensive performance meant a second goal wasn’t necessary.