Aurora Huskies

Tiffany Senff was one of three gold medalists for Aurora's girls team at Saturday's Central Conference tournament.

Tiffany Senff was one of three gold medalists for Aurora's girls team at Saturday's Central Conference tournament.

Huskies sport seven champs at conference

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Aurora's wrestling team pushed 10 wrestlers through the finals in both the boys and girls brackets.  Seven of those won gold.  The Husky boys finished runner-up while the girls team finished third at Saturday's Central Conference meet held at Columbus Lakeview.
Lois Hixson is retiring as Aurora's volleyball coach after 16 successful seasons at the helm.

Lois Hixson is retiring as Aurora's volleyball coach after 16 successful seasons at the helm.

Hixson retires as Aurora volleyball coach

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Longtime Aurora volleyball coach Lois Hixson has decided to put her clipboard away for good.  Hixson, who has spent the previous 16 seasons as the head coach of the Aurora volleyball team has decided to step away from coaching, the school announced through a press release Thursday.
Jack Allen won a competitive match over Lakeview's Landon Ternus Thursday in dual competition.

Jack Allen won a competitive match over Lakeview's Landon Ternus Thursday in dual competition.

Allen wins finale...again!

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, December 30, 2021
For the second time in as many duals, Jack Allen was in the finale spot and stole the show.  The Aurora junior scrambled for a third period pinfall victory as part of Aurora's dual matchup at Columbus Lakeview Thursday, an event the Vikings won 40-34.
Aaron Jividen earned his 100th career win Friday at Platteview.

Aaron Jividen earned his 100th career win Friday at Platteview.

Jividen earns 100th win at Platteview

Richard Rhoden
Friday, December 17, 2021
Aaron Jividen doesn't smile a lot, but he let out a small one when he marked off a career milestone Friday.  The Aurora senior picked up his 100th career victory in his opening round matchup at Platteview, on his way to a first place effort in the event at heavyweight.
Mack Owens signed with South Dakota Wednesday.

Mack Owens signed with South Dakota Wednesday.

Owens inks with South Dakota

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Mack Owens has been committed to South Dakota since mid-August. His decision never wavered and was made official Wednesday.  Owens signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and football career at South Dakota and join the Coyote program as an inside linebacker on early signing day.
Denae Nachtigal led Aurora with 12 points in a 39-33 win over Lakeview.

Denae Nachtigal led Aurora with 12 points in a 39-33 win over Lakeview.

Aurora sweeps Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Friday, December 10, 2021
The Aurora girls basketball team earned its first win of the season Friday night in comeback fashion.  Denae Nachtigal scored all 12 of her team-high points in the second half as Aurora picked up a 39-33 win at home.
Kehlanee Bengtson won both of her season-opening matches at Lakeview Friday.

Kehlanee Bengtson won both of her season-opening matches at Lakeview Friday.

Lady Huskies compete at first girls event

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, December 4, 2021
For the first time in school history, a crop of Aurora girls wrestlers competed at Columbus Lakeview Friday, starting a new tradition at AHS.  The Lady Huskies finished second in the team race behind the host Lakeview Vikings in a five-team tournament.
Drew Knust dribbles past an Adams Central player during Aurora's 45-33 win over the Patriots.

Drew Knust dribbles past an Adams Central player during Aurora's 45-33 win over the Patriots.

Huskies win on opening night

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Fresh off the football field, the Aurora boys basketball team had a few rough patches but found a groove in the second half.  Behind Tate Nachtigal's 19 points, the Huskies earned its first win of the season with a 45-33 win over Adams Central Thursday night to open the 2021-22 season.
Austin Allen was named 1st team All-Big Ten by the media.

Austin Allen was named 1st team All-Big Ten by the media.

Allen named Big Ten tight end of the year

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
A record-setting season has led to some postseason accolades for Austin Allen.  Allen was selected to the 1st team All-Big Ten by the media Wednesday and was also named the Big Ten tight end of the year.
Garrett and Vicki Hill, shown here with their son Wenston, are helping organize a second annual Christmas Free Shop event, scheduled for Dec. 11 in Aurora.

Garrett and Vicki Hill, shown here with their son Wenston, are helping organize a second annual Christmas Free Shop event, scheduled for Dec. 11 in Aurora.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Christmas Free Shop event back for a 2nd year Based on the response to last year’s debut Free Shop event in Aurora, co-organizer Vicki Hill said the decision to proceed with a second annual event in 2021 was an easy one. “We pretty much made the decision that day that we’ll do it again,” Hill said.