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Baylor Scheierman throws down his second dunk of the season for the Bluejays in Creighton’s 73-67 win over No. 19 Providence Saturday at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.

Baylor Scheierman throws down his second dunk of the season for the Bluejays in Creighton’s 73-67 win over No. 19 Providence Saturday at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.

‘We love Baylor!’

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Spirits were high walking out of the CHI Health Center late Saturday afternoon.  Former Husky Baylor Scheierman helped carry the Bluejays to a tough 73-67 home win over a stingy, ranked Providence team and did so with the typical flair and passion No.
Aurora’s Carlos Collazo dishes a no-look pass during the Huskies’ 64-30 win at St. Paul Saturday.

Aurora’s Carlos Collazo dishes a no-look pass during the Huskies’ 64-30 win at St. Paul Saturday.

Huskies extend win streak to seven in pair of routs

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
In two games last week Aurora was expected to win, the Huskies had no letdown, sharing the ball well as its win streak extended to seven games.
HPC’s Gage Friesen rolls over to his back and still gets the pinfall while his vision was blocked by his headgear during Friday action at the Norm Manstedt Invitational.

HPC’s Gage Friesen rolls over to his back and still gets the pinfall while his vision was blocked by his headgear during Friday action at the Norm Manstedt Invitational.

High Plains wrestlers collect four medals at Manstedt

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The High Plains boys wrestling team put on a valiant effort in its home tournament now named after its longtime legendary coach.  The Storm had multiple semifinalists at the 53rd annual two-day Norm Manstedt Invite held at Central Community College in Columbus Friday and Saturday.
Aurora’s Aubrie Beed battles Grand Island’s Addisyn Gates during early round action at the Norm Manstedt girls Invite Thursday.

Aurora’s Aubrie Beed battles Grand Island’s Addisyn Gates during early round action at the Norm Manstedt girls Invite Thursday.

Aurora, HPC compete at Manstedt event

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Fifty teams and nearly 400 girl competitors were present at the second edition of the Norm Manstedt girls wrestling tournament, quickly becoming one of the most premier events statewide.
Aurora’s Reagan Ashby passes the ball around the horn in a game earlier this season.

Aurora’s Reagan Ashby passes the ball around the horn in a game earlier this season.

Lady Huskies grind out win over Gross

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Aurora’s girls basketball team finished the 2022 calendar year on a high note, picking up its second win of the season by holding on for a 41-39 win over Omaha Gross in the consolation round of the Blair Holiday Tournament Friday.
Brett Mellies picked up a first period pinfall victory over Columbus Lakeview’s Dustyn Lusche during a dual at Aurora Thursday. Mellies joined Jack Allen as Aurora wrestlers to win contested matches against the Vikings.

Brett Mellies picked up a first period pinfall victory over Columbus Lakeview’s Dustyn Lusche during a dual at Aurora Thursday. Mellies joined Jack Allen as Aurora wrestlers to win contested matches against the Vikings.

Husky wrestlers end 2022 with dual against Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
For the second time in as many duals, Aurora hosted a Central Conference opponent to end the 2022 calendar year.  The Huskies welcomed Columbus Lakeview to town on an icy Thursday afternoon as the Vikings cruised to a 54-30 dual victory.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Local rivalries dominate top 10 games from ‘22

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Well, that was fun.  Looking back at all the miles logged during the 2022 year, the one thing that stands out the most is the short road trips. In other words, the local rivalries really delivered this year, and that’s reflected well in our top 10 game recap.
Aurora junior Denae Nachtigal fights for a rebound against Norris Dec. 20 in a game which the Lady Titans used its height to full advantage.

Aurora junior Denae Nachtigal fights for a rebound against Norris Dec. 20 in a game which the Lady Titans used its height to full advantage.

Norris a tall task for Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The Lady Huskies had a tall task on their hands Dec. 20, literally and figuratively, taking on a salty Norris team which used its height to full advantage in a 52-11 win on Aurora’s home court.
Angelina Leininger looks for an early pinfall victory during her match in the Northwest dual Dec. 20.

Angelina Leininger looks for an early pinfall victory during her match in the Northwest dual Dec. 20.

Lady Husky wrestlers edge Northwest in home dual

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Aurora’s girls wrestling team finished out its schedule before the holiday break with a merry good time. The Lady Huskies won three of the five contested matchup and held a slight edge in the team dual, defeating GINW 37-36 at home Dec. 20.
Giltner’s Cooper Reeson splits the defense on a drive during a 49-27 loss to Nebraska Lutheran Dec. 13.

Giltner’s Cooper Reeson splits the defense on a drive during a 49-27 loss to Nebraska Lutheran Dec. 13.

Hornets ride roller coaster in pair of contests

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The Giltner boys basketball team had a great start to the season, but shooting woes have killed the momentum the team started with.  Those offensive struggles continued Dec. 9 as Nebraska Lutheran visited Giltner and left with a 49-27 win.