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Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Just win, baby

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
The big boss and I spent the final few moments of Friday’s Husker game huddled around the office’s small TV, hoping for a reversal of fortune from the last half decade.  Nebraska pulled out a 14-13 win at Rutgers on a Friday night in an anything but easy scenario.
Aurora's Drew Knust had three total touchdowns in Aurora's 41-7 win against Adams Central.

Aurora's Drew Knust had three total touchdowns in Aurora's 41-7 win against Adams Central.

Area football roundup Week 7

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Aurora and Hampton put on offensive shows Friday night.  The Huskies won a battle of unbeatens against Adams Central with 35 first half points while the Hawks won its third game in a row with 52 first half points over Heartland Lutheran.
Giltner’s Blaydon White fights for extra yards after a tug on his helmet in a 64-36 loss to Nebraska Lutheran Friday.

Giltner’s Blaydon White fights for extra yards after a tug on his helmet in a 64-36 loss to Nebraska Lutheran Friday.

Giltner cannot keep pace with Nebraska Lutheran attack

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
For a time in the first half, Giltner and Nebraska Lutheran were scoring touchdowns at an alarming rate for the defensive coaches.  Unfortunately, the Hornets were unable to keep the same pace throughout the entire game. Nebraska Lutheran, with its high-powered passing attack, was.
Aurora’s Hannah Janda makes an incredible diving save into the wall, keeping a two-run homer off the books in a 10-0 win against Blue River Monday in the B-7 subdistrict tournament.

Aurora’s Hannah Janda makes an incredible diving save into the wall, keeping a two-run homer off the books in a 10-0 win against Blue River Monday in the B-7 subdistrict tournament.

Lakeview sneaks past Lady Huskies

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Even down to its last strike, Aurora had an opportunity to find a way, it just never happened.  The Lady Huskies were ousted by Columbus Lakeview 2-0 in the B-7 subdistrict final game played Monday night on Lakeview’s home field. The Vikings were the host team with Aurora coming in as the No.
Kinley Kaczor reaches out to save a loose ball towards the back line in Giltner’s five-set loss to Nebraska Lutheran Friday.

Kinley Kaczor reaches out to save a loose ball towards the back line in Giltner’s five-set loss to Nebraska Lutheran Friday.

Lady Hornets unable to cap rally in five-set defeat Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
With an old-school feel, Giltner and Nebraska Lutheran’s volleyball teams squared off in the moments leading up to the Hornets and the Knights battling it out on the gridiron.  The two volleyball teams made sure to give everyone their monies worth, too.
Giltner's Marshall Humphrey battles in the trenches during a 64-36 loss to Nebraska Lutheran.

Giltner's Marshall Humphrey battles in the trenches during a 64-36 loss to Nebraska Lutheran.

Area football roundup Week 6

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 30, 2022
Another solid week for area football teams, going a collective 3-1 in week six.  Aurora, Hampton and High Plains all picked up convincing wins in their respective matchups Friday.
The Aurora bench mobs Eva Fahrnbruch at the plate after her two-run homer in the first inning of a 6-5 loss to Columbus Lakeview on Senior Night Thursday.

The Aurora bench mobs Eva Fahrnbruch at the plate after her two-run homer in the first inning of a 6-5 loss to Columbus Lakeview on Senior Night Thursday.

Aurora comes up short against Lakeview on Senior Night

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Aurora’s Senior Night efforts featured a hot start and ferocious rally which came up a run short.  The Lady Huskies scored two runs in the seventh, but couldn’t make up the difference in a 6-5 loss to Columbus Lakeview at home Thursday on a brisk night for softball.
Aurora receiver Carsen Staehr is brought down after a 34-yard completion on Aurora’s first drive against St. Paul. The senior had his best night statistically of the 2022 season, catching seven passes for 117 yards and a touchdown.

Aurora receiver Carsen Staehr is brought down after a 34-yard completion on Aurora’s first drive against St. Paul. The senior had his best night statistically of the 2022 season, catching seven passes for 117 yards and a touchdown.

Aurora declaws Wildcats, 54-13

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Aurora found itself in unfamiliar territory on two fronts for its fifth win of the season, playing a Thursday night game against St. Paul.
Hampton's Kash Majerus (81) and Wyatt Dose pressure the quarterback in the Hawks' 65-6 win at Elba Thursday night.

Hampton's Kash Majerus (81) and Wyatt Dose pressure the quarterback in the Hawks' 65-6 win at Elba Thursday night.

Area football roundup week 5

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Three of the four ANR area teams played Thursday night football and two of those scored victories in road games.  Aurora moved to 5-0 on the season with another convincing win at St. Paul, 54-13.