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Giltner's Taylor Smith makes the pursuit tackle during Giltner's game against Deshler Friday.

Giltner's Taylor Smith makes the pursuit tackle during Giltner's game against Deshler Friday.

Friday night roundup Week 1

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, August 26, 2023
The first full week of the high school football season had just about everything, including a 21-hour marathon.
Julian Hernandez works his way down field on a kickoff return during last week's final preseason scrimmage.

Julian Hernandez works his way down field on a kickoff return during last week's final preseason scrimmage.

Huskies open with ‘Hammer Game’ vs Northwest

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The 2023 football season will start with a bang Friday as the new-look Huskies go head-to-head with Aurora’s rival to the west, Grand Island Northwest.These two programs and communities know each other well, though there are a lot of questions for both teams heading into the season opener.
Jackson Bullis was uncatchable Friday, rushing for 312 yards and seven total touchdowns in Hampton’s 55-32 win over Franklin.

Jackson Bullis was uncatchable Friday, rushing for 312 yards and seven total touchdowns in Hampton’s 55-32 win over Franklin.

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Bullis and a cloud of dust

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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.
Aurora’s Kaelin Sparr (left) and Sydney Thomas celebrate after the softball team’s 15-0 win over Lexington Thursday.

Aurora’s Kaelin Sparr (left) and Sydney Thomas celebrate after the softball team’s 15-0 win over Lexington Thursday.

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Huskies open season with home game flurry

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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.
Former Husky Nate Boerkircher went from Husker walk-on to scholarship player ahead of the 2023 season, awarded by new Nebraska coach Matt Rhule.

Former Husky Nate Boerkircher went from Husker walk-on to scholarship player ahead of the 2023 season, awarded by new Nebraska coach Matt Rhule.

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Boerkircher a key cog in Husker offense

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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.
Rachelle Kruml, an Ord and UNO grad begins her tenure as the Aurora volleyball coach after one season as an assistant.

Rachelle Kruml, an Ord and UNO grad begins her tenure as the Aurora volleyball coach after one season as an assistant.

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Kruml optimistic to build on Aurora traditions

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
A former UNO Mav volleyball player has the keys to the Aurora volleyball team with expectations to carry on the Husky tradition.
Booker Scheierman prepares to throw a pass during Saturday's scrimmage.

Booker Scheierman prepares to throw a pass during Saturday's scrimmage.

Pre-season scrimmage

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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.
An Aurora middle schooler catches some air on Thursday at the opening of football practice.

An Aurora middle schooler catches some air on Thursday at the opening of football practice.

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Football season taking flight

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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.