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Cale Jacobsen scored a career-high 15 points in Sunday's win over Iowa.

Cale Jacobsen scored a career-high 15 points in Sunday's win over Iowa.

Jacobsen helps seal Husker win

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Editor's note: ANR put the spotlight on Cale Jacobsen in last week's edition, and the Husker junior was basking in the limelight at PBA Sunday as he nailed two three-pointers in overtime to help propel Nebraska to a regular-season finale win over Iowa. 84-75.
Aurora’s Kenna Merrihew (10) and Evelyn Kraus chase a loose basketball defensively during the Huskies’ season-ending loss to Crete Feb. 25.

Aurora’s Kenna Merrihew (10) and Evelyn Kraus chase a loose basketball defensively during the Huskies’ season-ending loss to Crete Feb. 25.

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Aurora girls end year with third loss to Crete

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Aurora and Crete clashed for a third time this season as the Cards pulled off the season sweep.The Lady Huskies struggled from the field as Crete picked up a 43-24 win to open the B-2 district tournament Feb. 25.
Aurora's Ryan Staehr (left) and Jaxson Slagle defend York's Dylan Oberle.

Aurora's Ryan Staehr (left) and Jaxson Slagle defend York's Dylan Oberle.

York upsets Aurora in B-7 district

Richard Rhoden
Friday, February 27, 2026
Anything goes in both rivalry games and postseason contests. That double whammy was good news to the upset-minded York Dukes Thursday night. Despite trailing 43-37 with 3:31 left, York rallied to down the top-seeded Huskies at the buzzer, 48-47 Thursday night to open B-7 district play.
Aurora’s Owen Jacobsen wrestled his way to a third place finish in Class B’s 190-pound bracket during the state wrestling championships over the weekend.

Aurora’s Owen Jacobsen wrestled his way to a third place finish in Class B’s 190-pound bracket during the state wrestling championships over the weekend.

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Jacobsen, Svoboda rally for bronze

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Sometimes, the mettle of a champion isn’t measured when the hand is raised in triumph. There are times the true test comes when it isn’t. Logan Svoboda and Owen Jacobsen faced that difficult challenge late into the night Friday and when they woke up Saturday morning.
Caly Settles became Aurora’s first two-time state medalist on the girls team after her fifth place finish in the state championships Feb. 17-18.

Caly Settles became Aurora’s first two-time state medalist on the girls team after her fifth place finish in the state championships Feb. 17-18.

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Settles ends career with second medal

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Caly Settles accomplished several “firsts” for the Aurora girls wrestling team over the course of her career. The last of those accolades was becoming a two-time state medalist.
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Boston’s defensive nightmare

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
It wasn’t that long ago that Baylor Scheierman was back in A-Town, watching as inconspicuously as a hometown hero can as “We want Baylor” chants from the Aurora student section picked up late in the game of Aurora’s win over Crete. The former Husky couldn’t help but smile.
Aurora's Caly Settles brought home a fifth place finish from the state wrestling championships.

Aurora's Caly Settles brought home a fifth place finish from the state wrestling championships.

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Settles, Gress finish 5th at state

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The area collected two medalists during the NSAA girls state wrestling championships from the CHI Health Center in Omaha by the end of the day Wednesday.
Jacobi Thomas was one of three district champions for Aurora at Saturday’s B-4 district meet in Blair. Thomas won the 150-pound bracket and will compete in his first state tournament this week.

Jacobi Thomas was one of three district champions for Aurora at Saturday’s B-4 district meet in Blair. Thomas won the 150-pound bracket and will compete in his first state tournament this week.

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Huskies sending four to state tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
With the roller coaster of emotions on district Saturday, the Husky wrestling team snagged three championships.
Aurora’s Evelyn Kraus (24) and Kenna Merrihew (10) battle for an offensive rebound sandwiched with Crete’s Kassidy Egge.

Aurora’s Evelyn Kraus (24) and Kenna Merrihew (10) battle for an offensive rebound sandwiched with Crete’s Kassidy Egge.

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Crete downs Aurora in double OT classic

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Aurora and Crete played another instant classic to close out the regular season.In its final game at home of the season, Aurora was unable to avenge its earlier loss to the Cardinals as Crete outlasted the Lady Huskies 58-50 in double overtime Thursday night.