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Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal waits for the other players in his group to play just off the No. 7 green at Poco Creek Golf Course March 31. Nachtigal posted a 44 on the course, fifth-best of the day.

Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal waits for the other players in his group to play just off the No. 7 green at Poco Creek Golf Course March 31. Nachtigal posted a 44 on the course, fifth-best of the day.

Huskies win home golf triangular

In a bit more of a lighter pace, the Husky golf team competed in a home triangular with Grand Island Northwest and Hastings St. Cecilia at Poco Creek March 31.  Aurora’s varsity team was joined by its JV squad and a few others as nearly half of its team got a taste of high school competition.
Aurora’s Ethan Shaw putts from just off the 9th green at the Seward Country Club Friday, eventually finishing fourth overall with a 78.

Aurora’s Ethan Shaw putts from just off the 9th green at the Seward Country Club Friday, eventually finishing fourth overall with a 78.

Huskies finish 3rd at Seward Invite

For the first time in nearly two years, the Aurora golf team was on the course in varsity play.  The Husky golfers started the 2021 season at the Seward Invite Friday, finishing third as a team with a five-some that lacked varsity experience.
Caleb, Craig, Jennifer and Danica Badura spend ample amounts of (willing) family time together on the green, including vacations to Arizona.

Caleb, Craig, Jennifer and Danica Badura spend ample amounts of (willing) family time together on the green, including vacations to Arizona.

Family of FORE! learns lessons in love for golf

Each and every family has its own way to get together, stay close and grow together. For the Badura family, the best way to bond has always been -- and continues to be -- golf.  As dreamy as their favorite “sunset rounds,” so is the story of how family heads Jennifer and Craig got together.
(Photo courtesy of Adam Darbro) Aurora senior Riley Darbro putts the ball during last week’s Class B State Golf Tournament, played at the scenic Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering.

(Photo courtesy of Adam Darbro) Aurora senior Riley Darbro putts the ball during last week’s Class B State Golf Tournament, played at the scenic Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering.

Darbro competes in 3rd state golf meet out west

Aurora senior Riley Darbro carded a new experience in her final outing as a Lady Husky, competing solo for the first time ever in the state tournament at Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering.
Aurora senior Riley Darbro launches a near-perfect second shot with a hybrid on the 9th hole at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island during the B-3 district meet last week.

Aurora senior Riley Darbro launches a near-perfect second shot with a hybrid on the 9th hole at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island during the B-3 district meet last week.

Darbro qualifies for state tourney

As if she didn’t have enough to fret about already, Riley Darbro played the final few holes of the B-3 district meet at Jackrabbit Run into a gusting headwind.
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

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.
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.

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

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.