Aurora Huskies

Grace Ziegler finished T40 at the Class B girls state golf meet at Scottsbluff Country Club with rounds of 99 and 109.

Grace Ziegler finished T40 at the Class B girls state golf meet at Scottsbluff Country Club with rounds of 99 and 109.

Aurora competes at state golf

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Aurora's veteran golf team got one last opportunity to compete before rounding out the season.  The Lady Huskies competed in the Class B state golf tournament from Scottsbluff Country Club Monday and Tuesday with two completely different days of weather.
HPC's Javier Marino and Lane Urkoski combined for 8 scores in the Storm's 86-34 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

HPC's Javier Marino and Lane Urkoski combined for 8 scores in the Storm's 86-34 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Friday night roundup week 7

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 8, 2021
The High Plains scoreboard operator was busy Friday night as the Storm's 86 points highlighted the area's performance in week seven.  The Storm won its third game this season in second in a row over Nebraska Lutheran 86-34 Friday, using eight total touchdowns from Javier Marino and Lane Urkoski.
Bennington bested Aurora in two games to win the B-3 district title Friday afternoon.

Bennington bested Aurora in two games to win the B-3 district title Friday afternoon.

Aurora unable to upset Bennington

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 8, 2021
Aurora gave a whale of an effort, but it just wasn't meant to be.  The Lady Huskies had upset on their minds Friday, but Bennington was too much to handle as the Badgers won the B-3 district softball title to qualify for state and end Aurora's season.
Rachel Hunter high fives Aurora's little diggers in attendance of Thursday's five-set thriller with Hastings.

Rachel Hunter high fives Aurora's little diggers in attendance of Thursday's five-set thriller with Hastings.

Hastings rallies past Aurora in five

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Senior night was full of wild momentum swings, tense moments and even a few light-hearted high fives with the kids.  Yet, by night's end, the visiting Hastings Tigers spoiled Aurora's night, defeating the Lady Huskies in five, 26-24, 13-25, 25-20, 25-27 and 15-11.
Hampton's defense held a shutout through three-plus quarters in a 58-18 win over Heartland Lutheran.

Hampton's defense held a shutout through three-plus quarters in a 58-18 win over Heartland Lutheran.

Friday night roundup week 6

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 1, 2021
Scoring points and a lot of them was big around the Hamilton County area as three of the four teams picked up wins Friday night.  Aurora won its fourth game in a row on the season over McCook at home while Hampton and HPC each picked up road victories.
Taylor Janda had two RBIs in Aurora's 11-2 win over Columbus Lakeview during the Central Conference tournament.

Taylor Janda had two RBIs in Aurora's 11-2 win over Columbus Lakeview during the Central Conference tournament.

Lady Huskies go 1-1 at conference

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Once the rain let up, the softball action took off at a high pace Wednesday from the 4-Diamond Sports Complex.  The Lady Huskies were in action as part of the Central Conference tournament, going 1-1 on the day.  Aurora, the No.
Kirsten Jensen receives a serve during Aurora's five-set loss to Lexington.

Kirsten Jensen receives a serve during Aurora's five-set loss to Lexington.

Lexington rallies past Aurora in five

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Aurora found themselves in another five-set tussle Tuesday night, but this one had a different ending.  The Lady Huskies looked to be in control, but couldn't finish the deal in a five-set loss to Lexington, 14-25, 25-22, 25-23, 22-25 and 15-13 at home.
Giltner's Taylor Smith had four rushing touchdowns in a 59-20 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Giltner's Taylor Smith had four rushing touchdowns in a 59-20 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Friday night roundup week 5

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 24, 2021
Week five of the high school football season was easily the best for Hamilton County teams in 2021 to date.  Three of the four teams picked up wins, including a first win for Giltner on Homecoming night.
Lexi Jones powered Aurora to a five-set win over GINW Tuesday night.

Lexi Jones powered Aurora to a five-set win over GINW Tuesday night.

Aurora attack outlasts GINW

News Staff
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Another classic Aurora-Grand Island Northwest dual went down to the wire.  With a big hand from Lexi Jones, Aurora outlasted GINW in five, 25-21, 23-21, 25-23, 15-25 and 15-11 Tuesday night. The Aurora junior netted 25 kills in the five-set win, her best of the season by seven.
Carlos Collazo rushed for 250 yards on 31 carries and a pair of touchdowns in Aurora's 30-20 win vs Omaha Gross.

Carlos Collazo rushed for 250 yards on 31 carries and a pair of touchdowns in Aurora's 30-20 win vs Omaha Gross.

Friday night roundup week 4

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 17, 2021
Another solid night in the rush game carried Aurora to its second win in a row, highlighting the area's performance in week four.  Carlos Collazo carried the ball 31 times tonight for the Huskies, rushing for 250 yards and two scores in Aurora's 30-20 win against Omaha Gross.