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Ian Jensen rushed for over 200 yards and two touchdowns in Aurora's 27-12 win over Central City Friday.

Ian Jensen rushed for over 200 yards and two touchdowns in Aurora's 27-12 win over Central City Friday.

Friday night roundup week 9

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 24, 2025
Aurora and Hampton both closed out the regular season with big wins and now shift focus to the playoffs.The Huskies welcomed an undefeated Central City squad down past the Platte River and Aurora delivered a physical, controlled run game to hand the Bison its first loss, 27-12.
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.
Ella Eggleston paced a 7-8-9-11 running order for the Huskies, leading Aurora to a district runner-up finish and a team trip to this week’s state cross country meet in Kearney.

Ella Eggleston paced a 7-8-9-11 running order for the Huskies, leading Aurora to a district runner-up finish and a team trip to this week’s state cross country meet in Kearney.

Aurora girls racing toward state (again)

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
With profound resilience, the Lady Huskies earned the runner-up spot in the B-4 district cross country meet Thursday afternoon at the Overton Golf Club.Seward won the title with 22 points, followed by Aurora with 35 points and Crete being the last state-qualifying team with 56 points.
Aurora’s defense almost recorded a safety on this first-quarter play Friday at Milford, as defenders Angelo Holke (50), Tucker Theriot (72) and Gavin Logue (26) bring down a runner right at the goal line.

Aurora’s defense almost recorded a safety on this first-quarter play Friday at Milford, as defenders Angelo Holke (50), Tucker Theriot (72) and Gavin Logue (26) bring down a runner right at the goal line.

Huskies set for heavyweight clash with Central City

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Aurora extended its winning streak to five consecutive games Friday with a dominating 49-14 victory over Milford, setting up a head-to-head district title bout with unbeaten Central City in the regular season finale.
Jayden Slagle was the sole state-qualifer from Aurora in the B-4 district, placing fourth with a time of 16:53. Slagle will be competing in the state meet on Friday.

Jayden Slagle was the sole state-qualifer from Aurora in the B-4 district, placing fourth with a time of 16:53. Slagle will be competing in the state meet on Friday.

Slagle punches ticket to state championship race

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Aurora boys cross country team raced to a bittersweet conclusion in the B-4 district championship at the Overton Country Club, with Jayden Slagle placing in the top 15 while the team fell short of being in the top three teams to qualify for state.
Landen Rojewski set a new Hampton six-man record with eight catches for 219 yards and four touchdowns, scoring six times in total.

Landen Rojewski set a new Hampton six-man record with eight catches for 219 yards and four touchdowns, scoring six times in total.

Hawks rout Ansley-Litchfield in emotional home finale

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The football game felt secondary Friday night, but it didn’t stop Hampton from a huge response.After suffering its first loss of the season to defending champion Stuart last week, the Hawks bounced back with a dominant 73-20 win over Ansley-Litchfield in the program’s final regular season home game.
Ryan Bamesberger, a Hampton football player from 1986-89 was one of more than 100 former Hawks to return last Friday in recognition of the final regular season home game for Hampton.

Ryan Bamesberger, a Hampton football player from 1986-89 was one of more than 100 former Hawks to return last Friday in recognition of the final regular season home game for Hampton.

Hawks, forever!

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Hawk pride was more than just a calling card Friday night. It was more than just the colors purple and gold splashed across the field.
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.
Aurora senior Julia Messere tees off at the Scottsbluff Country Club, where she won the gold medal a posting a two-day score of 162.

Aurora senior Julia Messere tees off at the Scottsbluff Country Club, where she won the gold medal a posting a two-day score of 162.

Messere finishes strong to win state golf title

Kurt Johnson
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Aurora’s two state golf qualifiers both carded memorable experience in Scottbluff last week, with senior Julia Messere finishing as the Class B champion and junior Delainey Phillips coming within four strokes of a medal, giving her extra motivation to tee it up at state next year.
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.