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Aurora senior Jameson Herzberg battles for position with a Northwest defender during B7 District play in Grand Island. The Vikings won the game, 3-0.

Aurora senior Jameson Herzberg battles for position with a Northwest defender during B7 District play in Grand Island. The Vikings won the game, 3-0.

Huskies raise the bar with 10-win soccer season

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
A memorable boys soccer season came to an end Monday as the Huskies fell to Grand Island Northwest 3-0 in B-7 District play. The loss ends Aurora’s season at 10-8, going down in Husky history as the first boys soccer team to post a winning record.
Former Husky Austin Allen and Nebraska coach Scott Frost share a light-hearted moment during Nebraska’s Spring Game Saturday.

Former Husky Austin Allen and Nebraska coach Scott Frost share a light-hearted moment during Nebraska’s Spring Game Saturday.

Special return to Memorial Stadium

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Even with temperatures sweltering above 80 degrees, goosebumps and shivers jolted my body when Nebraska coach Scott Frost said during the pregame Tunnel Walk video, “Welcome back to Memorial Stadium.” It felt just like going back home after a long hiatus. Saturday, everything felt normal.
The Giltner girls 3200 relay completes a handoff.

The Giltner girls 3200 relay completes a handoff.

CRC showdown

Kurt Johnson
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Giltner, Hampton and High Plains athletes competed against each other in a stiff breeze at Osceola Saturday during this year's CRC showdown. For track meet results and coach comments, see this week's ANR.
Blake DeVries plays tough defense near the goal during Aurora’s 7-0 loss to Lexington at home Thursday.

Blake DeVries plays tough defense near the goal during Aurora’s 7-0 loss to Lexington at home Thursday.

Aurora goes the distance with one of Class B’s finest

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
It was a learning experience last week for the Husky soccer team.  Aurora picked up a 5-0 win at Seward April 20 before a 7-0 loss to Lexington at home Thursday and a 2-0 loss at Waverly Saturday.
Aurora’s Zayden Roberts battles for possession in the second half of Aurora’s 3-1 overtime loss to Lexington Thursday.

Aurora’s Zayden Roberts battles for possession in the second half of Aurora’s 3-1 overtime loss to Lexington Thursday.

Aurora loses late lead to Lexington

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
It was quite the up and down week for the Aurora girls soccer team.  The Lady Huskies went 2-2 over a four-game stretch, but there was also a feeling of “what could have been.” Aurora began the week April 20 with a 4-0 road win at Seward before dropping an overtime contest at home against Lexington.
Giltner track coach Nancy Lockmon received the 2021 CNTC coach of the year award during Monday’s meet. She was joined by Hornet assistant coaches Kirsten Kreutz (left) and Chip Bartos.

Giltner track coach Nancy Lockmon received the 2021 CNTC coach of the year award during Monday’s meet. She was joined by Hornet assistant coaches Kirsten Kreutz (left) and Chip Bartos.

Giltner’s Lockmon honored as CNTC coach of the year

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
For the first time in years, Giltner’s Nancy Lockmon didn’t attend Monday’s Central Nebraska Track Championships while wearing a stopwatch around her neck.  She still left the event with some hardware.
HPC’s Trevor Carlstrom was a runner-up finisher in the long jump event at his home invite last week.

HPC’s Trevor Carlstrom was a runner-up finisher in the long jump event at his home invite last week.

Area tracksters compete at High Plains Invite last week

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
For the first time this season, the area trio of Giltner, Hampton and High Plains were all in action at the same place at the same time.  The Hornets, Hawks and Storm competed at the High Plains Invite hosted at Osceola’s track April 14 with several solid performances all around.
Aurora’s Kyler Gross receives heavy contact from York’s Emmet Heiss during the Duke’s 2-0 win over the Huskies Saturday.

Aurora’s Kyler Gross receives heavy contact from York’s Emmet Heiss during the Duke’s 2-0 win over the Huskies Saturday.

Huskies finish 4th as conference hosts

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
A solid start to the Central Conference tournament was offset by a few bumps in the road.  The Huskies won its opening round matchup to make the semifinals, but lost matches to York and Schuyler to finish fourth in a weekend tournament played in Aurora.
Aurora’s Raina Cattau plays tough defense on the backline during Aurora’s 5-0 win over Seward Thursday

Aurora’s Raina Cattau plays tough defense on the backline during Aurora’s 5-0 win over Seward Thursday

Lady Huskies finish 3rd in conference tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
What a weekend for Ellie Hutsell and her soccer teammates.  The Aurora junior tallied seven goals during the Central Conference tournament played at Streeter Park.
Aurora’s Eli Warnke battles for possession with a Crete player during Aurora’s 2-1 win over the Cardinals Thursday.

Aurora’s Eli Warnke battles for possession with a Crete player during Aurora’s 2-1 win over the Cardinals Thursday.

Home cooking puts Huskies back on track

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The Aurora boys soccer team got back on track with three games in a four-day stretch, winning two of the three.  The Huskies dropped a 4-0 game to Kearney Catholic April 6 before defeating Crete 2-1 Thursday and York 3-2 in overtime for a makeup game.