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Eva Fahrnbruch signed her letter of intent to Nebraska Wesleyan Jan. 11 alongside her parents, Dustin and Deborah, as well as Aurora softball coaches back from left, Emily McCartney, Joe Vanderpool, Ashton Voss, Kaylee Freese.

Eva Fahrnbruch signed her letter of intent to Nebraska Wesleyan Jan. 11 alongside her parents, Dustin and Deborah, as well as Aurora softball coaches back from left, Emily McCartney, Joe Vanderpool, Ashton Voss, Kaylee Freese.

Fahrnbruch ready for new softball environment at NWU

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Eva Fahrnbruch never faced a big moment she wasn’t ready for. Her latest big achievement featured one of her best friends alongside in a next chapter moment.  The Aurora senior made her college decision official Jan. 11, signing with Nebraska Wesleyan to continue her academic and softball career.
Aurora’s Hannah Janda makes an incredible diving save into the wall, keeping a two-run homer off the books in a 10-0 win against Blue River Monday in the B-7 subdistrict tournament.

Aurora’s Hannah Janda makes an incredible diving save into the wall, keeping a two-run homer off the books in a 10-0 win against Blue River Monday in the B-7 subdistrict tournament.

Lakeview sneaks past Lady Huskies

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Even down to its last strike, Aurora had an opportunity to find a way, it just never happened.  The Lady Huskies were ousted by Columbus Lakeview 2-0 in the B-7 subdistrict final game played Monday night on Lakeview’s home field. The Vikings were the host team with Aurora coming in as the No.
The Aurora bench mobs Eva Fahrnbruch at the plate after her two-run homer in the first inning of a 6-5 loss to Columbus Lakeview on Senior Night Thursday.

The Aurora bench mobs Eva Fahrnbruch at the plate after her two-run homer in the first inning of a 6-5 loss to Columbus Lakeview on Senior Night Thursday.

Aurora comes up short against Lakeview on Senior Night

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Aurora’s Senior Night efforts featured a hot start and ferocious rally which came up a run short.  The Lady Huskies scored two runs in the seventh, but couldn’t make up the difference in a 6-5 loss to Columbus Lakeview at home Thursday on a brisk night for softball.
Aurora first baseman Kennedy Kleinschmidt reaches out just in time for the out during a 2-0 loss to Central City Thursday.

Aurora first baseman Kennedy Kleinschmidt reaches out just in time for the out during a 2-0 loss to Central City Thursday.

Central City edges Lady Huskies, 2-0

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Aurora and Class C No. 7 Central City made quick work of its Thursday night matchup.  With the threat of rain and two dominant pitchers, the Huskies and Bison completed its seven-inning battle in a shade under 90 minutes as Central City came out ahead on its home field, 2-0.
Eva Fahrnbruch struck out a total of 26 batters last week, 13 in each contest, pitching complete game winners against Centennial and York.

Eva Fahrnbruch struck out a total of 26 batters last week, 13 in each contest, pitching complete game winners against Centennial and York.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Eva’s lucky 13 Eva Fahrnbruch has the golden arm.  The Aurora senior was masterful on the mound in two games last week, collecting 26 strikeouts -- 13 in each game -- as Aurora picked up two victories.  The Lady Huskies picked up an 8-0 win at Centennial Aug.
Justin Wolf stepped in as CEO at Memorial Community Health in June, sitting down this week to talk about the challenges and opportunities of his new role.

Justin Wolf stepped in as CEO at Memorial Community Health in June, sitting down this week to talk about the challenges and opportunities of his new role.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
MCHI CEO shares initial insight Six weeks into his new role as CEO at Memorial Community Health, Justin Wolf said he has been impressed with the healthcare organization he now leads as well as its host community, while also recognizing that this is indeed a significant time of transition.
Taryn McKinney was joined at her Thursday softball signing to Cloud County CC alongside her parents, Brett and Sheri, brother Owen and Aurora softball coaches Bodie Moeller, Joe Vanderpool and Ashton Voss.

Taryn McKinney was joined at her Thursday softball signing to Cloud County CC alongside her parents, Brett and Sheri, brother Owen and Aurora softball coaches Bodie Moeller, Joe Vanderpool and Ashton Voss.

McKinney signs with Cloud County Community College

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Taryn McKinney has always had fun playing in the softball diamond dirt, pitching heaters and hitting dingers.  She’s always done so with a determined look on her face. That look was more of a smile Thursday as she made her college choice official.
Aurora’s 7-6 win over York in the postseason was selected as the top game from the area in 2021.

Aurora’s 7-6 win over York in the postseason was selected as the top game from the area in 2021.

Softball team takes top spot in 2021’s top 10

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
What a year.  We covered games from Omaha to Scottsbluff in 2021, doing so with plenty of high stakes moments big enough to lose your backwards hat.  I thought it would be fun to keep track of how many games I went to in 2021, but after one week I lost count.
Taryn McKinney was responsible for several new season and career records for the Aurora softball team.

Taryn McKinney was responsible for several new season and career records for the Aurora softball team.

Several Aurora softball records re-written during 2021 year

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The 2021 Aurora softball season will be one to remember years down the line for a variety of reasons.  The team’s 21-12 record was its best in more than a decade and the 21 wins were the program’s second best in school history.
Aurora’s Taylor Janda extends from third on a pitch during a 6-4 loss to Bennington in the B-3 district final Friday.

Aurora’s Taylor Janda extends from third on a pitch during a 6-4 loss to Bennington in the B-3 district final Friday.

Upset-minded Huskies fall short

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 12, 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 with wins of 6-4 and 10-0 to qualify for state and end Aurora’s season.