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Mack Owens rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns in Aurora's 55-34 win at Hastings Friday night.

Mack Owens rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns in Aurora's 55-34 win at Hastings Friday night.

Friday night roundup week 7

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 9, 2020
Aurora worked up more than 500 yards of offense on the road, knocking off Class B's No. 1 team -- Hastings -- 55-34 in the seventh week of the regular season.
Raina Cattau splits the Hastings defense during a four-set win over the Tigers Thursday.

Raina Cattau splits the Hastings defense during a four-set win over the Tigers Thursday.

Balanced attack leads Aurora past Hastings

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 9, 2020
It didn't seem to matter which hand Aurora went to Thursday night at Hastings -- it was all working.  The Lady Huskies shared the ball with plenty of success, defeating Hastings in four sets, 25-17, 23-25, 25-22 and 25-19.
Riley Darbro earned a spot in next week's Class B state golf meet after a 98 at Districts.

Riley Darbro earned a spot in next week's Class B state golf meet after a 98 at Districts.

Darbro punches ticket to state

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
There were a few tense moments for Aurora senior Riley Darbro after her round of 98 in the B-3 district meet Tuesday at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island, but ended with a big smile.  Darbro fired a 52-46 for a 98, good enough for 9th place and a spot in next week's Class B state golf meet at Gering.
Hampton celebrates a point during its win over High Plains Tuesday.

Hampton celebrates a point during its win over High Plains Tuesday.

Hawks best Storm in triangular

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Two area teams squared off Tuesday night as Hampton bested High Plains in two sets -- 27-25 and 25-19 in the final of a three-game triangular.  Hampton also defeated Meridian in two while the Mustangs beat High Plains in three.
Aurora’s Brady Collingham (far right) falls on the second of his two fumble recoveries during the Huskies’ 21-7 win over McCook Friday night. Aurora rides a four-game win streak into a contest with Class B No. 1 Hastings.

Aurora’s Brady Collingham (far right) falls on the second of his two fumble recoveries during the Huskies’ 21-7 win over McCook Friday night. Aurora rides a four-game win streak into a contest with Class B No. 1 Hastings.

Huskies beat McCook in rivalry renewed

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The Aurora-McCook rivalry was dusted off Friday night and with only one shot at it, the Husky seniors made it their own.  Solid offensive execution alongside timely defensive stops lifted the Huskies over McCook in Bisonville 21-7 in a top 10 matchup.
Emma Young eyes her chip on to the first green at Holdrege Friday during conference competition.

Emma Young eyes her chip on to the first green at Holdrege Friday during conference competition.

Lady Huskies take fifth at conference meet in Holdrege

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Riley Darbro claimed a medal and the Lady Huskies finished fifth in conference golf action Friday at the Holdrege Country Club. It was the second trip to Holdrege in a week for the Aurora girls, though the team wasn’t able to play quite as well with conference competition on the line.
Evan Pankoke adds yards to the end of a run while teammate Landon Parsley follows the play.

Evan Pankoke adds yards to the end of a run while teammate Landon Parsley follows the play.

Hawks earn Homecoming victory, double win total

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Hampton’s football team flipped the script Friday, exploding on offense and playing four solid quarters of defense to run away from Heartland Lutheran with a convincing 59-18 Homecoming victory.
Kylie Larson (left) and Brooklyn Moody (right) send words of encouragement to Aurora pitcher Rylee Olsen during subdistrict play Monday.

Kylie Larson (left) and Brooklyn Moody (right) send words of encouragement to Aurora pitcher Rylee Olsen during subdistrict play Monday.

Aurora's season ends at subdistricts

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
It sure didn’t end the way it started, but the season Aurora softball put together was one the program hasn’t seen in some time.  Aurora suffered a pair of losses to Hastings and GICC at the B-8 subdistrict tournament in Hastings Monday, ending its season with a 14-13 record.
Aurora's Jacob Settles finds a lane during a kickoff during the Huskies' 21-7 win at McCook.

Aurora's Jacob Settles finds a lane during a kickoff during the Huskies' 21-7 win at McCook.

Friday night roundup week 6

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 3, 2020
It was a solid week for area teams, going 3-1 as two of those won homecoming matchups.  Aurora renewed an old Class B rivalry, traveling to McCook and picking up its fourth win in a row, setting up a huge matchup with Class B No. 1 Hastings next Friday.
Rachel Hunter records an attack during a four-set loss to North Platte Thursday.

Rachel Hunter records an attack during a four-set loss to North Platte Thursday.

Bulldogs bite Aurora in four

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 1, 2020
The swings were fierce and momentum shifts aplenty Thursday night between Aurora and Class A's North Platte.  Even though the Lady Huskies had opportunities early, North Platte proved to be too much for Aurora as the Bulldogs won in four sets, 25-23, 25-23, 21-25 and 25-12.