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Lady Hawks start season off 1-2

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Hampton’s first serve of the volleyball season came Saturday, participating in Axtell’s tournament. The Lady Hawks ended up going 1-2 on the day, losing matches to Silver Lake and Loomis before defeating Palmer to end the afternoon.

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Sports Briefs

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

ANR fall sports preview section The Aurora News-Register’s fall sports preview section is included in this week’s edition with full photos and previews for all area sports teams. Be sure to follow us on our Twitter account @SportsANR for more sports coverage throughout the week.

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Looking Back

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

2010: Lady Huskies tee off season with 2nd place finish A late invitation to join the field at an early-season golf meet translated into the first trophy of the year for Husky athletics as the Aurora girls carded a runner-up finish Monday at the Wood River Invitational.

Aurora coach Kyle Peterson was on the field for part of Friday’s soap scrimmage, getting one final look at his team to help determine starting lineups for Friday’s season opener against North Platte. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

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Huskies set for season opener Friday

Kurt Johnson

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

After a summer and preseason of uncertainty, game week has finally arrived in Husky Nation, with the Aurora football team chomping at the bit to take the field for the season opener against North Platte.

Kaleigh Metzger (middle) high fives teammates Kylie Larson (8) and Zarian Arends after both of them scored during a 13-2 win over St. Paul Friday. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

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Aurora catches fire in home tournament play

Richard Rhoden

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

By the end of its own tournament Friday evening, the Lady Husky softball team had the brooms out. After losing the first game of the year the night before in walk-off fashion, Aurora won all three of its home tournament games Friday, defeating St.

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Game day is a great day

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Friday was like Christmas morning for this sports fan. Between dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s of our ‘Return to Sports’ preview section found in this week’s paper, it was also game day. And any game day is a great day.

Simulating the real deal

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Simulating the real deal

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Giltner’s volleyball and football teams held inter-squad scrimmages on back-to-back nights last week in preparation for their season-opening matchups on the schedule. Above, Giltner senior Camden Humphrey reaches for the pylon as Connor Craig gives chase.

Returning letterwinners

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Returning letterwinners

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Aurora volleyball letterwinners Returning letterwinners for the Aurora volleyball team include front from left: Raina Cattau, Cassidy Knust, Emily Erickson, Jaylee Schuster. Back row: Rachel Hunter, Kassidy Hudson, Kasey Schuster.

Giltner volleyball letterwinners

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Giltner volleyball letterwinners

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Returning letterwinners for the Giltner volleyball team include from left: Christy Eastman and Sydni Watson. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Lady Huskies tee

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Lady Huskies tee

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

The Aurora girls golf season is officially under way after Thursday’s annual Central City scramble. Pictured here, senior Maddie Krejci holds her swing position while teammates Riley Darbro, left, and Emma Young look on. Aurora will play in the Seward Invite Friday teeing off at 9 a.m.