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Kehlanee Bengtson won both of her season-opening matches at Lakeview Friday.

Kehlanee Bengtson won both of her season-opening matches at Lakeview Friday.

Lady Huskies compete at first girls event

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, December 4, 2021
For the first time in school history, a crop of Aurora girls wrestlers competed at Columbus Lakeview Friday, starting a new tradition at AHS.  The Lady Huskies finished second in the team race behind the host Lakeview Vikings in a five-team tournament.
Drew Knust dribbles past an Adams Central player during Aurora's 45-33 win over the Patriots.

Drew Knust dribbles past an Adams Central player during Aurora's 45-33 win over the Patriots.

Huskies win on opening night

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Fresh off the football field, the Aurora boys basketball team had a few rough patches but found a groove in the second half.  Behind Tate Nachtigal's 19 points, the Huskies earned its first win of the season with a 45-33 win over Adams Central Thursday night to open the 2021-22 season.
Austin Allen was named 1st team All-Big Ten by the media.

Austin Allen was named 1st team All-Big Ten by the media.

Allen named Big Ten tight end of the year

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
A record-setting season has led to some postseason accolades for Austin Allen.  Allen was selected to the 1st team All-Big Ten by the media Wednesday and was also named the Big Ten tight end of the year.
Because of Aurora’s football success, the basketball program wasn’t able to practice as a full team until Nov. 24. Coach Kevin Asher is excited for the opportunity to take over the Huskies.

Because of Aurora’s football success, the basketball program wasn’t able to practice as a full team until Nov. 24. Coach Kevin Asher is excited for the opportunity to take over the Huskies.

Asher brings winning pedigree to Husky basketball

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Aurora’s newest basketball coach is used to winning at the highest level. So are his players.  It’s the drive from each side that Kevin Asher believes will continue a winning tradition within the Aurora program.
Nebraska co-captain Austin Allen watches helplessly on what turned out to be his final snap wearing the scarlet and cream as Iowa snags the game-winning interception with less than a minute to play in a 28-21 loss to the Hawkeyes Friday. Allen is set to begin training for a potential pro football career in the coming months and will enter the NFL draft.

Nebraska co-captain Austin Allen watches helplessly on what turned out to be his final snap wearing the scarlet and cream as Iowa snags the game-winning interception with less than a minute to play in a 28-21 loss to the Hawkeyes Friday. Allen is set to begin training for a potential pro football career in the coming months and will enter the NFL draft.

Oz’s last stand

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Austin Allen’s first game in Memorial Stadium was a tough pill to swallow. His final one wasn’t any easier.  Oz, a then-junior for the Aurora Huskies, made one of the more impressive high school catches I’ve seen on the right sideline with his team down 25-21 on a 4th and 16.
Aurora’s offensive line had definite size in 2021, including the likes of Brekyn Papineau, Aaron Jividen, Garrett Bellis, Gage Griffith, Kellen Peterson and Jack Allen.

Aurora’s offensive line had definite size in 2021, including the likes of Brekyn Papineau, Aaron Jividen, Garrett Bellis, Gage Griffith, Kellen Peterson and Jack Allen.

Huskies O-line has some fun, with a side of pancakes

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The final score of Monday’s Class B state championship game wasn’t what the Huskies were hoping for, but a closer look at the stat sheet reflects a powerful Aurora running game anchored up front with the big guys on the line.
Mack Owens won’t go down easy as five Bennington Badgers hunt down the Aurora senior. Owens is part of the 2022 senior class which played in 14 of a possible 16 playoff games over their high school careers, posting an 11-3 mark in the postseason.

Mack Owens won’t go down easy as five Bennington Badgers hunt down the Aurora senior. Owens is part of the 2022 senior class which played in 14 of a possible 16 playoff games over their high school careers, posting an 11-3 mark in the postseason.

Bennington topples Aurora in final

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Mack Owens took several moments to himself following the final whistle Monday night.  The Aurora senior co-captain fell just short of the ultimate goal for himself and the Huskies -- winning a state championship.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Oz’s record showing

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Everything finally started to fall into place for Austin Allen in Badgerland.  Well, except for one thing.  The Nebraska co-captain had the game of his life Saturday, catching seven passes for 143 yards in Saturday’s road game at Wisconsin, a single game school record for a tight end.
Bryce Barger celebrates with coach Kyle Peterson as the Huskies turned away Omaha Skutt on the game’s final possession.

Bryce Barger celebrates with coach Kyle Peterson as the Huskies turned away Omaha Skutt on the game’s final possession.

Huskies set for rematch with Bennington

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Aurora coach Kyle Peterson made a promise to his players following an 0-2 start and a loss to Bennington. If they put their nose down, continued to get better and completely bought in, the Huskies would still be playing in late November and have another shot at the Badgers.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

Frost warning

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
There was a Frost warning a week ago in Nebraska, as in Husker A.D. Trev Alberts giving football coach Scott Frost one more season to get things back on the winning track.