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Aurora’s Drew Knust battles through contact for an offensive rebound during a 55-25 win over Columbus Lakeview Friday.

Aurora’s Drew Knust battles through contact for an offensive rebound during a 55-25 win over Columbus Lakeview Friday.

Huskies terrorize Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Defensive pressure was a highlight for the Huskies Friday night.  Aurora held Columbus Lakeview to seven first-half points as the Huskies picked up a convincing 55-25 win over the Vikings.
Denae Nachtigal led Aurora with 12 points in a 39-33 win over Lakeview.

Denae Nachtigal led Aurora with 12 points in a 39-33 win over Lakeview.

Aurora sweeps Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Friday, December 10, 2021
The Aurora girls basketball team earned its first win of the season Friday night in comeback fashion.  Denae Nachtigal scored all 12 of her team-high points in the second half as Aurora picked up a 39-33 win at home.
Rylee Olsen battles for the ball down to the floor in the first half of Aurora’s 51-28 win on opening night Thursday.

Rylee Olsen battles for the ball down to the floor in the first half of Aurora’s 51-28 win on opening night Thursday.

Lady Huskies face stiff competition

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Aurora’s start to the season was as tough as any.  The Lady Huskies welcomed a tall Adams Central team to Aurora for the season opener Thursday night before playing a ranked Wahoo team the following night.
Ethan Jones and Adams Central’s Grant Trausch scramble for the loose ball late in the game of Aurora’s 45-33 win over the Patriots.

Ethan Jones and Adams Central’s Grant Trausch scramble for the loose ball late in the game of Aurora’s 45-33 win over the Patriots.

Huskies tough out win against gritty Adams Central

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
There were times during Aurora’s season-opener Thursday against Adams Central where the Huskies looked like a team who hasn’t practiced much.  Well, they haven’t. Yet, the flashes of a good basketball team were there.
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.