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Dylan Dubas makes the throw to second as a Grand Island baserunner attempts to steal. Later in the week, Dubas would go 5-for-6 at the plate in a win over Doniphan-Trumbull.

Dylan Dubas makes the throw to second as a Grand Island baserunner attempts to steal. Later in the week, Dubas would go 5-for-6 at the plate in a win over Doniphan-Trumbull.

Pinnacle Bank Seniors run wild in Sunday road victory

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Dylan Dubas’ bat came alive Sunday afternoon and with it, the floodgates opened.  The Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors catcher had a huge game at the plate, going 5 for 6 at the dish alongside 5 RBIs in Aurora’s 17-10 win at Doniphan-Trumbull.
Aurora Post 42 assistant coach Tanner Griffith throws to former player Ben Peard, who played for the alumni squad at Saturday’s friendly contest.

Aurora Post 42 assistant coach Tanner Griffith throws to former player Ben Peard, who played for the alumni squad at Saturday’s friendly contest.

Second annual alumni game a blast from the past

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Dick Phillips, an Aurora City Council member, made his way out to the mound and tossed a clean fastball to the plate in front of a cheerful crowd at Mitchell Field.  Wait, what? No, this isn’t a throwback article.
Colin Stolpe fields a bunt and fires down to first base for the out during Aurora Coop Juniors loss to Wood River Thursday.

Colin Stolpe fields a bunt and fires down to first base for the out during Aurora Coop Juniors loss to Wood River Thursday.

Aurora Cooperative Juniors searching for consistency

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team has found a bit of success in recent games and coach Jeremy Burgener is hopeful that will continue to trend upwards.  A 12-4 win over DCB June 15 was the team’s third in a row to that point, but an 8-5 loss to Wood River Thursday and 8-5 loss to St.
The Aurora dugout celebrates with Dylan Dubas after scoring the tying run in the seventh inning against Wood River.

The Aurora dugout celebrates with Dylan Dubas after scoring the tying run in the seventh inning against Wood River.

Pinnacle Bank Seniors rally for walk-off winner

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Connor Smith kept the Pinnacle Bank Seniors in the game while Camden Holliday ended up stealing it.  The Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors team rallied to defeat Wood River 4-3 in walk-off fashion from Mitchell Field Thursday.
Richard Rhoden

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Winning moments

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Some people call it ice water in the veins. Others refer to it as coming up in the clutch. There aren’t two other athletes in the coverage area that define those statements or live out those phrases better than Gage Griffith and Eva Fahrnbruch.
From left, Husky QB Drew Knust and Coach Kyle Peterson demonstrate how to properly grip a football during the first-ever Youth Quarterback Academy coordinated last week by the Edgerton Explorit Center.

From left, Husky QB Drew Knust and Coach Kyle Peterson demonstrate how to properly grip a football during the first-ever Youth Quarterback Academy coordinated last week by the Edgerton Explorit Center.

QB or not QB, that’s the question posed by Edgerton camp

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
The Edgerton Explorit Center applied its hands-on learning philosophy to football last week, offering the first-ever Youth Quarterback Academy with a little help from the head Husky and Aurora’s starting quarterback. This week, future kickers are invited to join in the fun.
Layton Hohm slid into third base just before his opponent had a chance to catch the incoming ball.

Layton Hohm slid into third base just before his opponent had a chance to catch the incoming ball.

Pinnacle Bank Seniors can’t catch a break, or a win

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Outside of a number of impressive plays by the Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors, the team couldn’t quite find the groove during its most recent week of baseball.
Aurora Coop shortstop Jack Spiehs stops a grounder up the middle during a reserve game at Mitchell Field last week.

Aurora Coop shortstop Jack Spiehs stops a grounder up the middle during a reserve game at Mitchell Field last week.

Aurora Coop Juniors closing in on 1st win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
While the Aurora Cooperative Juniors are still searching for its first win of the season, coach Jeremy Burgener knows it isn’t far away.  There were a couple close calls over the weekend as the Aurora Cooperative Juniors competed at a York tournament, losing a pair of contests.
Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors in the dugout, including Wyatt James (14) put on their rally hats in the 7th inning of a 7-3 loss to Shelton/Gibbon at home last week. Aurora rallied for three runs in the seventh, but not enough to complete the comeback.

Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors in the dugout, including Wyatt James (14) put on their rally hats in the 7th inning of a 7-3 loss to Shelton/Gibbon at home last week. Aurora rallied for three runs in the seventh, but not enough to complete the comeback.

Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors split back to back games

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Devin Otto couldn’t keep track of his strikeout total on the mound with both of his fingers. He needed most of his toes, too.  Otto fanned 16 batters during Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors’ 14-7 win at Twin River May 31 in six innings of relief work.
A special moment for two Aurora alumni followed Saturday’s Shrine Bowl game as Tom Kropp, one of the most decorated Nebraska high school athletes in state history took time to meet with Gage Griffith, the man who took down Kropp’s Aurora discus school record earlier this spring.

A special moment for two Aurora alumni followed Saturday’s Shrine Bowl game as Tom Kropp, one of the most decorated Nebraska high school athletes in state history took time to meet with Gage Griffith, the man who took down Kropp’s Aurora discus school record earlier this spring.

Pair of Husky legends share unique postgame handshake

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Tom Kropp is a recognizable figure across the state for his legendary accomplishments that started in an Aurora uniform 50 years ago.  Just the mention of the name Kropp brings stories of game-winners, no hitters and the impossible becoming possible.