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Dorinda Fastnacht shares a moment with her daughter, Alyssa after Giltner’s moms won the first-ever DAM Game (mothers vs daughters).

Dorinda Fastnacht shares a moment with her daughter, Alyssa after Giltner’s moms won the first-ever DAM Game (mothers vs daughters).

Mothers always win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The DAM game was something else.  Giltner’s volleyball team took the floor for one final time in 2021, but the opponent on the other side of the net was quite the authoritative figure.  The players call them Mom.
Tate Nachtigal and Britton Kemling break up a late pass as the Huskies hang on to defeat Omaha Skutt 21-17.

Tate Nachtigal and Britton Kemling break up a late pass as the Huskies hang on to defeat Omaha Skutt 21-17.

Huskies down Skutt for return trip to finals

Richard Rhoden
Friday, November 12, 2021
Aurora's two biggest plays on the football field Friday night came from first-year players who normally take to the basketball floor.  The Huskies rallied from 10 down to defeat Omaha Skutt 21-17 Friday night in the Class B semifinals, making its second consecutive state finals appearance.
Aurora’s defense held Scottsbluff to 206 total yards Friday night, highlighted by multiple defenders to the ball, like Jack Allen (middle) and Kellen Peterson (54).

Aurora’s defense held Scottsbluff to 206 total yards Friday night, highlighted by multiple defenders to the ball, like Jack Allen (middle) and Kellen Peterson (54).

Huskies have date with Skutt

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
A smile came across Aurora coach Kyle Peterson’s face Friday night when he heard of the Huskies’ opponent in the Class B semifinals.  Omaha Skutt is coming west. Aurora will host Omaha Skutt Friday with a trip to Memorial Stadium in the Class B finals on the line starting with a 7 p.m. kick.
Austin Allen (11) secures the edge as Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez comes off his rear for a third quarter touchdown in the Huskers’ 26-17 loss to No. 5 Ohio State Saturday.

Austin Allen (11) secures the edge as Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez comes off his rear for a third quarter touchdown in the Huskers’ 26-17 loss to No. 5 Ohio State Saturday.

Tough decisions inching closer for Austin Allen

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Native son Austin Allen has a huge decision to ponder over Nebraska’s second bye week, one that he doesn’t take lightly.  Will the final two games against Wisconsin and Iowa be his last as a Husker? Is there a path for Oz into the NFL?
Carlos Collazo tied Aurora's school record with 285 rushing yards in Aurora's 34-14 win over Scottsbluff Friday in the Class B quarterfinals.

Carlos Collazo tied Aurora's school record with 285 rushing yards in Aurora's 34-14 win over Scottsbluff Friday in the Class B quarterfinals.

Collazo carries Huskies to semis

Richard Rhoden
Friday, November 5, 2021
Carlos Collazo may not be human.  The Aurora junior ran through and past Scottsbluff's defense, tying Aurora's single-game school record for rushing yards with 285 on 29 carries and four touchdowns as Aurora defeated Scottsbluff, 34-14 Friday night in the Class B quarterfinals.
HPC’s Kenzie Wruble led the Storm attack with 11 during a three-set win over Osceola in the D2-3 subdistrict final at home Oct. 26.

HPC’s Kenzie Wruble led the Storm attack with 11 during a three-set win over Osceola in the D2-3 subdistrict final at home Oct. 26.

HPC Storm qualifies for back-to-back district final games

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Before 2020, High Plains had never made it to a district final game in volleyball. Now, they’ve qualified in back-to-back years.  The Lady Storm earned their way in, winning the D2-3 subdistrict final over Osceola in front of a home crowd Oct. 26, doing so in three sets.
Aurora celebrates a rally during a four-set loss to GINW in the B-6 district final contest Saturday.

Aurora celebrates a rally during a four-set loss to GINW in the B-6 district final contest Saturday.

GINW edges Aurora in B-6 district final

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
There were two bands, two sets of student sections and loud, oh was it loud.  It was everything desirable with a trip to state on the line between a pair of rivals. The streak verses the upset.
Aurora's bid for a state volleyball tournament appearance fell a game short, losing to GINW Saturday in the B-6 final.

Aurora's bid for a state volleyball tournament appearance fell a game short, losing to GINW Saturday in the B-6 final.

GINW edges Aurora in B-6 final

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 30, 2021
The atmosphere was electric and the play on the court matched the intensity.  Aurora had the advantage first, but Grand Island Northwest had the last laugh, defeating the Lady Huskies in four, 23-25, 25-22, 25-17 and 25-21 in the B-6 district final from GINW Saturday morning.
Gage Griffith wrestles Lexington's ballcarrier to the ground in Aurora's 47-7 win over the Minutemen Friday.

Gage Griffith wrestles Lexington's ballcarrier to the ground in Aurora's 47-7 win over the Minutemen Friday.

Huskies roll Lexington in first round

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 29, 2021
Aurora's trek through the Class B playoffs began in smothering fashion.  The Huskies won the turnover battle, blocked multiple punts and shut down Lexington's offense as Aurora rolled to a 49-7 win in the first round of the Class B playoffs.