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Aurora celebrates a point during its five-set win over York Thursday.

Aurora celebrates a point during its five-set win over York Thursday.

Aurora survives York in five

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Feeding on its home crowd during Homecoming week, the end result was sweet for Aurora.  The Lady Huskies rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat York in five sets, 25-17, 17-25, 27-29, 25-20 and 15-6 Thursday night. The fourth set was tooth and nail until Aurora scored six of eight to lead 17-12.
Kaelin Sparr sends a liner to left during Aurora's 6-1 win over Centennial.

Kaelin Sparr sends a liner to left during Aurora's 6-1 win over Centennial.

Timely contact lifts Aurora past Centennial

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Offense at the right time and another gem on the mound helped Aurora to its fourth home win in five tries.  The Lady Huskies defeated Centennial 6-1 at home Tuesday night after building an early lead and never looking back.
Giltner’s defense, including pictured players Jax Wiesen (22) and Connor Craig (88) wrestle Heartland’s Kale Wetjen (4) to the grass during Giltner’s 52-14 loss to the Huskies in the season-opener Friday night.

Giltner’s defense, including pictured players Jax Wiesen (22) and Connor Craig (88) wrestle Heartland’s Kale Wetjen (4) to the grass during Giltner’s 52-14 loss to the Huskies in the season-opener Friday night.

Hornets lose track of Huskies in season opener

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Coming into the season, Giltner wanted to change its identity to more of a smash-mouth, hard-hitting football team.  The Hornets had opportunities Friday night, but too many mistakes and mental errors set Giltner behind the 8-ball in a 52-14 loss to Heartland on its home field.
One of the highlight plays for Aurora Friday was this fourth-down stop at the start of the third quarter, though an interception on the next play gave North Platte the momentum for good.

One of the highlight plays for Aurora Friday was this fourth-down stop at the start of the third quarter, though an interception on the next play gave North Platte the momentum for good.

Slow start costly in Huskies’ opener

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
After a slow start in the season opener, the Aurora Huskies scored two touchdowns just before the half and looked poised to battle North Platte to the finish Friday before a costly turnover put the momentum back on the host Bulldogs sidelines for good.
Isaac Bisbee finished 10th at the season-opening Vince Zavala Invite in Grand Island Friday.

Isaac Bisbee finished 10th at the season-opening Vince Zavala Invite in Grand Island Friday.

Bisbee finishes top 10 at GINW

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
What was touted as a pre-season warm up race proved anything but Friday in Grand Island as the Aurora boys faced tough competition and even tougher running conditions.
Giltner's Dakon Wilson battles through contact in the Hornets' 52-14 loss to Heartland Friday

Giltner's Dakon Wilson battles through contact in the Hornets' 52-14 loss to Heartland Friday

Friday night roundup week 1

Richard Rhoden
Friday, August 27, 2021
A tough opening weekend of the high school football season for several area teams.  Aurora had its troubles on the road at Class A's North Platte while Giltner and Hampton each dropped home contests. High Plains led late, but lost a heartbreaker on the road at Lawrence-Nelson.
Lexi Jones records a kill during Aurora's loss to Wahoo Thursday night.

Lexi Jones records a kill during Aurora's loss to Wahoo Thursday night.

Lady Huskies drop pair in Norris

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Aurora had a tough ask to begin its 2021 season.  The preseason Class B No. 8 Lady Huskies were on the road, taking on Class B No. 2 Norris as well as Class C-1 No. 2 Wahoo in a triangular played in Norris Thursday night.
The Aurora Huskies held the final scrimmage of the preseason Friday and will kick off the 2021 season Friday at North Platte.

The Aurora Huskies held the final scrimmage of the preseason Friday and will kick off the 2021 season Friday at North Platte.

Huskies set for tilt with Class A’s North Platte

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
A Husky football team long on experience and high in expectations will be tested right out of the gate Friday, beginning the season with a road game against Class A North Platte.
Former Husky Austin Allen was voted as a Nebraska football captain by his teammates ahead of the season opener Saturday at Illinois.

Former Husky Austin Allen was voted as a Nebraska football captain by his teammates ahead of the season opener Saturday at Illinois.

Allen voted by teammates as Husker team captain

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Captain Oz sure has a nice ring to it.  Austin Allen made it no secret since spring ball that his goal was to become a captain for the Nebraska football team.  A young man who has so many Nebraska youth looking up to him, both literally and figuratively, proved achieving your goals is possible.
Taryn McKinney recorded two homers and a complete game winner on the mound in Aurora's 15-6 victory against Lexington Thursday.

Taryn McKinney recorded two homers and a complete game winner on the mound in Aurora's 15-6 victory against Lexington Thursday.

McKinney's two homers lifts Aurora to 15-6 win

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Fans of the home run ball got their monies worth at Aurora's season-opener Thursday night.  Taryn McKinney hit a pair of moon shots while fellow senior Rylee Olsen added a third as the Lady Huskies earned a 15-6 win over Lexington to start the 2021 season on the right foot.