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Aurora’s Jack Spiehs started on the mound and completed three innings with five strikeouts in a 10-0 loss to Fort Calhoun in Thursday’s C-3 district loss.

Aurora’s Jack Spiehs started on the mound and completed three innings with five strikeouts in a 10-0 loss to Fort Calhoun in Thursday’s C-3 district loss.

Aurora cannot get on the board in district loss to Pioneers

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Aurora struggled to exit the second inning at Fort Calhoun Thursday, thus leading to season’s end.The host Pioneers plated five runs with two outs in the second inning as part of a 10-0 victory over Aurora in the first round of the C-3 district.
Keelan Phillips digs his way out of the sand on the opening hole at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island, eventually carding an 84 as part of Aurora’s efforts in Friday’s Central Conference meet.

Keelan Phillips digs his way out of the sand on the opening hole at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island, eventually carding an 84 as part of Aurora’s efforts in Friday’s Central Conference meet.

Huskies tee it up for Central Conference at Jackrabbit

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The team race at Friday’s Central Conference golf meet was a huge log jam.Behind Adam Central’s 303 team victory and Crete’s runner-up effort of 317, Seward, Lakeview, Aurora and York were separated by three strokes at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island to make up the top five.
Aurora’s Garrett Kuehner (7) scored the team’s lone goal in Monday’s B-7 subdistrict loss to Hastings, ending the Huskies’ season.

Aurora’s Garrett Kuehner (7) scored the team’s lone goal in Monday’s B-7 subdistrict loss to Hastings, ending the Huskies’ season.

Magic runs dry for Aurora

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
For nearly all of the first half, the Aurora boys soccer team looked prime to give Hastings the toughest of challenges.Two late first half goals from the Tigers, though, swung the momentum entirely as Hastings pulled away for a 5-1 win during Monday’s B-7 subdistrict opener at Hastings College.
Aurora keeper Tainee Merrihew (1) pitched back-to-back shutouts in the final two regular season games, but couldn’t get a third straight Saturday during a 1-0 loss to Hastings in the B-7 subdistrict opener.

Aurora keeper Tainee Merrihew (1) pitched back-to-back shutouts in the final two regular season games, but couldn’t get a third straight Saturday during a 1-0 loss to Hastings in the B-7 subdistrict opener.

Late goal propels Hastings past Lady Huskies

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
A stout defensive effort from the Aurora girls soccer team came up about three minutes short Saturday morning.
Tate Bendorf reaches out to get the out at first base for the Huskies during a 13-3 loss to St. Paul/Palmer at Mitchell field Thursday. Aurora will play Fort Calhoun to open up the C-4 district Thursday.

Tate Bendorf reaches out to get the out at first base for the Huskies during a 13-3 loss to St. Paul/Palmer at Mitchell field Thursday. Aurora will play Fort Calhoun to open up the C-4 district Thursday.

Huskies finish out regular season slate at Mitchell Field

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Aurora baseball team wrapped up its regular season with three home games in two days last week.The Huskies lost a doubleheader with St. Paul/Palmer Thursday with scores of 13-3 and 12-5 before a regular season finale defeat to Crete, 14-4.In the opening game against St.
Aurora coach Gordon Wilson receives the Vince Zavala coach of the year award from the man himself during intermisison of April 28's CNTC meet in Grand Island.

Aurora coach Gordon Wilson receives the Vince Zavala coach of the year award from the man himself during intermisison of April 28's CNTC meet in Grand Island.

Wilson selected as Vince Zavala coach of the year

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
No one I’ve ever bumped into has had one bad thing to say about Gordon Wilson. It’s the Gordon Wilson’s of the world who give the less utilized phrase, “nice guys finish first” any sort of validation.Coach Wilson is officially hanging up the stopwatch and global maps next month.
Both High Plains and Aurora competed in the 3200 relay at Monday’s Central Nebraska Track championships. HPC’s Haden Helgoth and Aurora’s Brett Mellies started the race for their respective teams, both of which ran PR times on the day (Aurora 8:15.24 and HPC 8:52.61).

Both High Plains and Aurora competed in the 3200 relay at Monday’s Central Nebraska Track championships. HPC’s Haden Helgoth and Aurora’s Brett Mellies started the race for their respective teams, both of which ran PR times on the day (Aurora 8:15.24 and HPC 8:52.61).

Area athletes run wild at CNTC event

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Aurora’s Charlie Evans took the anchor leg with a chance. That’s all he and his three buddies needed.
Canon Allen breaks through a pair of Seward defenders during last week’s 1-0 loss to the Jays. Allen’s potential equalizer in the final seconds was just off the mark.

Canon Allen breaks through a pair of Seward defenders during last week’s 1-0 loss to the Jays. Allen’s potential equalizer in the final seconds was just off the mark.

Huskies cannot convert late rally

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The final five minutes of Aurora-Seward last week were fast and furious.The Bluejays broke a scoreless tie with just over three minutes remaining. Aurora didn’t quit and pushed for a couple equalizers, but just couldn’t find it, leading to a 1-0 Bluejay victory April 22.
Ryan Staehr, shown here from a meet earlier this season, shot an 85 for the Huskies at Wild Horse Golf Club in Gothenburg.

Ryan Staehr, shown here from a meet earlier this season, shot an 85 for the Huskies at Wild Horse Golf Club in Gothenburg.

Huskies relish opportunity to play Wild Horse Golf Club

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Aurora boys golf team had a rare opportunity to play one of the country’s rated golf courses last week.The Huskies were challenged by Wild Horse Golf Club in Gothenburg Thursday, carding a team effort of 325 to finish fourth overall.
HPC’s Haden Helgoth hands off to fellow senior Gage Friesen for the anchor leg of the 400 relay at last week’s High Plains Invite. The Storm ended up second to Aquinas in a photo finish.

HPC’s Haden Helgoth hands off to fellow senior Gage Friesen for the anchor leg of the 400 relay at last week’s High Plains Invite. The Storm ended up second to Aquinas in a photo finish.

Sun shines on Storm track meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
For the first time this spring, High Plains, Giltner and Hampton all competed in the same event.On a picture-perfect day, High Plains hosted its annual invite at the Osceola track April 16 as the Storm put together some impressive results.