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Jackson Bullis was uncatchable Friday, rushing for 312 yards and seven total touchdowns in Hampton’s 55-32 win over Franklin.
Bullis and a cloud of dust
Richard Rhoden
Jackson Bullis turned heads Friday night while stamping the Hawks as a team to watch in the 6-man ranks. The Hampton junior turned heads because the Franklin Flyers couldn’t catch him.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Aurora’s Kaelin Sparr (left) and Sydney Thomas celebrate after the softball team’s 15-0 win over Lexington Thursday.
Huskies open season with home game flurry
Richard Rhoden
The start of the softball season featured several highs and lows for Aurora. Opening night was the highest of highs, picking up a convincing 15-0 win over conference foe Lexington at home.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Former Husky Nate Boerkircher went from Husker walk-on to scholarship player ahead of the 2023 season, awarded by new Nebraska coach Matt Rhule.
Boerkircher a key cog in Husker offense
Richard Rhoden
Nate Boerkircher’s football career changed in a big way during the spring, in a way he never imagined.In front of all of his Husker brethren, new Nebraska coach Matt Rhule announced the former Husky was being placed on scholarship. It was a shock, awe and emotional moment for Boerkircher.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Rachelle Kruml, an Ord and UNO grad begins her tenure as the Aurora volleyball coach after one season as an assistant.
Kruml optimistic to build on Aurora traditions
Richard Rhoden
A former UNO Mav volleyball player has the keys to the Aurora volleyball team with expectations to carry on the Husky tradition.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Booker Scheierman prepares to throw a pass during Saturday's scrimmage.
Pre-season scrimmage
Kurt Johnson
The Aurora Huskies capped off the first week of fall camp with a Saturday morning team photo shoot and scrimmage. Fans will have another opportunity to get an early glimpse of the team at Friday’s final scrimmage, which begins at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
An Aurora middle schooler catches some air on Thursday at the opening of football practice.
Football season taking flight
News Staff
Football is in the air as the calendar flips to August. Both middle school and high school students attended football camp-related activities Thursday in preparation for the 2023 season.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Richard Rhoden
Let the season begin
Richard Rhoden
Did you hear that sound Monday morning?It was music to a sports fan’s ear. Practices kicked off for all NSAA sports Monday as all four area schools were on the gridiron and volleyball court while Aurora’s cross country, girls golf and softball teams knocked the dust off, too.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Nearly 20 quarterback hopefuls participated in an Edgerton summer camp in conjunction with Aurora football's coaching staff.
Area's quarterback future looking bright
Richard Rhoden
The next generation of football signal callers got one heck of an education last week with a bit of science sprinkled in, too.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Richard Rhoden
Eyes to the sky: Hawks will soar in 2023
Richard Rhoden
It’s going to take more than a little rain to ground the hype around the Hampton football team in 2023. The Hawks were one of 28 football teams around the state Monday to begin practice, a week earlier than everyone else.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Dylan Dubas waits at the dish for an incoming Sutton baserunner for a crucial out during Aurora’s 8-1 loss Saturday to Sutton in the second round of the B5 area tournament played at Central City.
Pinnacle Bank Seniors fall short in Central City
Richard Rhoden
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors were four outs away from an upset win over top-seeded Sutton Saturday and a huge wave of momentum through the B5 area tournament.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
