Game day is a great day

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

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

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

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

Lady Huskies tee

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.

McNeese, Nissen compete in Hall County Horse Show

Two Aurora Members of Lazy K Riders 4-H Club competed in 2020 Hall County Fair Horse Show to bring home the ribbons.

Aurora chomping at the bit in return to Class B

There is both new terrain and old familiar foes awaiting Aurora football this fall as the Huskies return to the Class B fold after a twoyear run in C1.

Lady Huskies enter new season with high expectations

The Aurora volleyball team came within a match of pulling off a wild postseason run to the state tournament. As the 2020 season approaches, an experienced lineup gives the Lady Huskies a chance to get back to state for the first time since 2016.

Huskies set to chase second straight state title

Groups of running students can be seen around Aurora as the cross country teams prepare for its first invite. With practice well underway, coach Tony Sigler is excited for the defending champs.