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Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal waits for the other players in his group to play just off the No. 7 green at Poco Creek Golf Course March 31. Nachtigal posted a 44 on the course, fifth-best of the day.

Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal waits for the other players in his group to play just off the No. 7 green at Poco Creek Golf Course March 31. Nachtigal posted a 44 on the course, fifth-best of the day.

Huskies win home golf triangular

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
In a bit more of a lighter pace, the Husky golf team competed in a home triangular with Grand Island Northwest and Hastings St. Cecilia at Poco Creek March 31.  Aurora’s varsity team was joined by its JV squad and a few others as nearly half of its team got a taste of high school competition.
Aurora’s Alexander Wheeler came up just short on this header attempt during second half play against Grand Island Northwest March 30, a 3-0 loss to the Vikings.

Aurora’s Alexander Wheeler came up just short on this header attempt during second half play against Grand Island Northwest March 30, a 3-0 loss to the Vikings.

Huskies score shutout win at Columbus Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Coming off a loss earlier in the week, the Aurora boys soccer team answered the bell.  The Huskies dropped a 3-0 contest to area rival Grand Island Northwest in its first home game March 30, but bounced back for a 5-0 win at Columbus Lakeview Thursday.
Aurora’s Mack Owens finished third in the high jump with a mark of 5-10 at the Norris Invite Thursday.

Aurora’s Mack Owens finished third in the high jump with a mark of 5-10 at the Norris Invite Thursday.

Aurora faces stiff competition at Norris Invite

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
A couple Aurora athletes pushed themselves onto the all-time list to start the 2021 outdoor season.  The Huskies were in action at the highly-competitive Norris Invite Thursday with some of Class B’s best in action.
Aurora Huskies

Aurora Huskies

Asher hired as Husky boys basketball coach

News Staff
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Kevin Asher has accepted the boys basketball head coaching position at Aurora High School, the school announced Thursday.  Asher coached at Wood River during the 2020-21 season and has also spent time at Elm Creek, Norfolk Catholic, Millard West, Pender and Hastings St. Cecilia.
Aurora’s Ethan Shaw putts from just off the 9th green at the Seward Country Club Friday, eventually finishing fourth overall with a 78.

Aurora’s Ethan Shaw putts from just off the 9th green at the Seward Country Club Friday, eventually finishing fourth overall with a 78.

Huskies finish 3rd at Seward Invite

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
For the first time in nearly two years, the Aurora golf team was on the course in varsity play.  The Husky golfers started the 2021 season at the Seward Invite Friday, finishing third as a team with a five-some that lacked varsity experience.
Austin Allen warms up with Husker QB Adrian Martinez before the Penn State game last season.

Austin Allen warms up with Husker QB Adrian Martinez before the Penn State game last season.

Allen talks leadership, team bonding ahead of spring ball

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
It doesn’t feel like that long ago when Austin Allen was just trying to not get in the way while making sure everything he did was to a T.  Now, his biggest goal is on the complete opposite side of the spectrum.
Brooke Bannister signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Northeast Community College alongside her parents, Dale and Tonya Bannister and HPC coaches Brittany Klingsporn and Kimmie Alspaugh.

Brooke Bannister signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Northeast Community College alongside her parents, Dale and Tonya Bannister and HPC coaches Brittany Klingsporn and Kimmie Alspaugh.

Bannister set for college volleyball career at Northeast

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Brooke Bannister had a dream, ever since she was a young girl, to play volleyball at the college level.  With every swing on the outside, other people figured that out, too. Now, she has a college home playing the game she loves.
Emily Erickson signed with Wayne State for track and field alongside her parents, Kirk and Valerie Erickson and Aurora coaches AJ Farrand, Mike Crosby and Gordon Wilson.

Emily Erickson signed with Wayne State for track and field alongside her parents, Kirk and Valerie Erickson and Aurora coaches AJ Farrand, Mike Crosby and Gordon Wilson.

Erickson set to join Wayne State track and field program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Emily Erickson never really considered participating in sports at the college level was a possibility for her and she was okay with that.  That was until the perfect opportunity presented itself. Now, she’s a Wildcat.
Jaylee Schuster signed with Concordia University alongside her parents, Scott and Dara along wtih her sister, Kasey and Aurora coaches Mike Crosby, AJ Farrand and Gordon Wilson.

Jaylee Schuster signed with Concordia University alongside her parents, Scott and Dara along wtih her sister, Kasey and Aurora coaches Mike Crosby, AJ Farrand and Gordon Wilson.

Schuster jumping to Concordia for track and field career

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
When Jaylee Schuster ran through her mind what her next step of education would be, all options were on the table.  There were several in-state schools that not only wanted her to come be apart of their program, but that draw was across multiple sports, from volleyball to basketball and even track.
Photo courtesy WSC athletics // Wayne State junior and former Husky Henry Penner helped the Wildcats to its first NCAA Div. II tournament in 21 years.

Photo courtesy WSC athletics // Wayne State junior and former Husky Henry Penner helped the Wildcats to its first NCAA Div. II tournament in 21 years.

Penner finds love for basketball again

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Just a few short years ago, Henry Penner wasn’t happy in his relationship with the game of basketball.  After a location change and a lot of growth as a player his love for the game is as strong as ever for the former Husky and now Wayne State player.