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Brooklyn Moody hit two home runs at the Central Conference tournament, including a grand slam against Adams Central.
Aurora goes 1-1 at conference
Richard Rhoden
Aurora was a fan of the long ball Thursday at the Central Conference tournament in Lexington.
Through two games, the Lady Huskies blasted six home runs, going 1-1 on the day.
Aurora opened the tournament with a 13-11 loss to Adams Central.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Storm rallies in five
Richard Rhoden
High Plains couldn't hang onto a lead through the first couple of sets and looked as if a sweep loss was in the cards.
Not so fast.
The Lady Storm rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat McCool Junction on the road Tuesday night, 22-25, 24-26, 25-20, 26-24 and 15-12.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Aurora senior Grace Ziegler eyes a shot Monday in a home triangular. Ziegler and her teammates have a big week ahead, with conference Friday and districts Tuesday.
Lady Huskies 3rd at Holdrege, site of conference meet
Kurt Johnson
Aurora golfers earned more hardware this week though the stakes grow higher now with conference and district meets on the dance card in the coming days.
The Lady Huskies earned a third place finish at the Holdrege Invite Thursday, a venue they will see again Friday for the conference showdown.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Friday night roundup week 5
Richard Rhoden
Aurora looked strong in front of a Homecoming crowd, earning a victory over an old rival -- York -- by a 37-21 score.
The Huskies, after starting the season 0-2, has won its last three games and sets up a monumental matchup with another old friend -- McCook -- next Friday at Weiland Field.
Friday, September 25, 2020
Giltner sweeps Nebraska Lutheran
Richard Rhoden
A solid night of serving made for a quick night of volleyball for Giltner, earning a sweep of Nebraska Lutheran Thursday, 25-21, 25-4 and 25-22.
By far the highlight of the night was Giltner's run in the second, only allowing four points from the opponent.
Friday, September 25, 2020
Line up and play
News Staff
Anyone else sick of national pundits taking shots at Nebraska football? Just me?
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Lady Huskies upend Northwest
Richard Rhoden
Aurora's win over Grand Island Northwest Tuesday was a bit sweeter.
The Lady Huskies held off the late Viking rally to win in five, 22-25, 26-24, 25-16, 24-26 and 15-6 at home Tuesday.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Alexander Wheeler (left) keeps the pace as he heads toward the finish line while teammate Quinten Smith (third from left) gives a final push to gain ground.
Riley snags runner-up at Central City
Jeni Obermier
The Aurora boys cross country team ran at the Central City Invite Thursday where the team walked away with a third-place win and a runner-up medal for senior Dylan Riley.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Storm compete at Cross County
News Staff
It was a great morning for the High Plains volleyball team, picking up straight set victories over Osceola and East Butler to begin the Cross County tournament Saturday.
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Friday night roundup week 4
News Staff
A slow start for Aurora didn't end up biting them in the end, using a few tricks up its sleeve and tough defense in the second half to defeat Omaha Gross on the road 35-21 Friday afternoon.
Friday, September 18, 2020