Aurora Huskies

Aurora's Kaitlyn Staehr with an attacking swing during a match earlier this season.

Aurora's Kaitlyn Staehr with an attacking swing during a match earlier this season.

Postseason volleyball slate announced

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Postseason volleyball is upon us and area teams now know the path towards a potential state tournament berth.Aurora (19-11) slotted into the B-2 district as the No. 2 seed and will play No. 3 Blair (20-13) Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. in Aurora. Elkhorn North (26-6) is the No.
Hampton's defense flew around all night long in a 73-20 win over Ansley-Litchfield.

Hampton's defense flew around all night long in a 73-20 win over Ansley-Litchfield.

Friday night roundup week 8

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 17, 2025
"It was a great night for all of Hampton."Hampton senior Wyatt Dose put it nicely on a twilight night in the small town of purple and gold as the Hawks routed Ansley-Litchfield 73-20 in the program's final regular season home game.
Ella Eggleston was Aurora's top runner at Thursday's B-4 district meet, finishing 7th overall and helping Aurora to a runner-up team finish to qualify for state.

Ella Eggleston was Aurora's top runner at Thursday's B-4 district meet, finishing 7th overall and helping Aurora to a runner-up team finish to qualify for state.

Lady Huskies statebound

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 16, 2025
For a 12th consecutive season, the Aurora girls cross country team is headed for Kearney.The Lady Huskies scored a runner-up effort during Thursday's B-4 district meet in Overton while placing four in the top 11.Seward won the girls team battle with 22 points while Aurora wasn't far behind at 35.
Ian Jensen scored three times for the Huskies in a 48-0 Homecoming win over Lincoln Christian.

Ian Jensen scored three times for the Huskies in a 48-0 Homecoming win over Lincoln Christian.

Friday night roundup week 7

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 10, 2025
Aurora was buzzing throughout Friday with Homecoming festivities and that carried right onto the turf as the Huskies pitched its second straight shutout to highlight week seven of the high school football season.
Vivi Fahrnbruch slides safely into home for one of Aurora's two runs in a 12-2 loss to Norris in Thursday's B-7 district tournament.

Vivi Fahrnbruch slides safely into home for one of Aurora's two runs in a 12-2 loss to Norris in Thursday's B-7 district tournament.

Aurora ends season at districts

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Aurora softball team was unable to find the magic upset Thursday, losing a 12-2 game to Norris in the B-7 district to end its season.
Giltner's Brody Rudy breaks up a potential TD pass to HPC's Brodey Spurling during Friday's area rivalry game the Storm won, 80-34.

Giltner's Brody Rudy breaks up a potential TD pass to HPC's Brodey Spurling during Friday's area rivalry game the Storm won, 80-34.

Friday night roundup week 6

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 3, 2025
Three area teams picked up wins Friday night as the regular season moves into October.Aurora went on the road for a second week in a row and looked dominant doing so, shutting out Adams Central, 34-0.The Huskies (3-3) led 20-0 at the half, including a 99-yard drive as one of those TDs.
Kierra Siebrass fields a grounder at third and eyes the throw down to first in Aurora's 6-2 win over York Thursday.

Kierra Siebrass fields a grounder at third and eyes the throw down to first in Aurora's 6-2 win over York Thursday.

Huskies finish fourth at conference tourney

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Aurora softball team nearly pulled a wild upset Thursday in the Central Conference tournament semifinals, leading eventual champion Grand Island Northwest until the final moments as the Vikings scored nine unanswered for a 9-7 victory.
Aurora's defense makes the stop and helped the Huskies to a fifth straight win over Northwest Friday.

Aurora's defense makes the stop and helped the Huskies to a fifth straight win over Northwest Friday.

Friday night roundup week 5

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 26, 2025
For the fifth straight season, the Hammer stays in Aurora.The Huskies scored two touchdowns in less than a minute of game time in the second half to flip the script and ultimately pick up a 34-21 win over Grand Island Northwest to highlight week five action of the high school football season.
Hampton's defense was stout Friday, handing Pawnee City its first loss, 27-24.

Hampton's defense was stout Friday, handing Pawnee City its first loss, 27-24.

Friday night roundup week 4

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 19, 2025
Some are calling it Hampton's biggest win in two decades. Regardless, the Hawks are rolling.Hampton outlasted No. 4 Pawnee City 27-24 at home Friday night, highlighting the area on the gridiron.
Giltner QB Brody Rudy throws a pass from his goal line during an 82-6 loss to Blue Hill Friday.

Giltner QB Brody Rudy throws a pass from his goal line during an 82-6 loss to Blue Hill Friday.

Friday night roundup week 3

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 12, 2025
Another tough night for area football teams with only one of the four squads picking up a win on week three of the high school season.The Huskies faced a daunting challenge, taking on Class C1 No. 1 Wahoo on its Homecoming night.