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Aurora senior Graham Christenson gets poised to put up a shot during Aurora’s holiday tournament loss to Ashland-Greenwood.

Aurora senior Graham Christenson gets poised to put up a shot during Aurora’s holiday tournament loss to Ashland-Greenwood.

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Aurora boys rebound with consolation game victory

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Aurora rebounded from a sluggish outing Friday against host Ashland-Greenwood by posting a solid team win over Omaha Gross Saturday to finish third in the Bluejays holiday tournament.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Hawks thrilling comeback tops 2023 dramatics

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Why are you so sweaty?I asked myself this question more than I’d like to admit during the 2023 sports year, featuring a ton of high-pressure situations where our local stars delivered in the clutch.Here are your top 10 games from 2023:1. ‘Heart attack Hawks’ rally at Sterling.
Kendrik Owens was down on the scoreboard in his match, but picked up a pinfall victory anyway at Grand Island Northwest last week.

Kendrik Owens was down on the scoreboard in his match, but picked up a pinfall victory anyway at Grand Island Northwest last week.

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Youthful Huskies gain experience at Northwest

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
A single, bright white light and a daunting crowd was a lot for a youthful Husky wrestling team to overcome.In its first dual competition of the season, Aurora won its share of matches but in the end lost pace with its rival GINW, 54-24 Dec. 19.
Aubrie Beed rolls over for the pinfall victory during Aurora’s dual against Grand Island Northwest last week. The Aurora junior has gone through the first month of the season with an undefeated mark.

Aubrie Beed rolls over for the pinfall victory during Aurora’s dual against Grand Island Northwest last week. The Aurora junior has gone through the first month of the season with an undefeated mark.

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Huskies edged by Northwest in dual

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The environment for Aurora’s first wrestling dual of the season was absolutely electric.A single spotlight and energized crowd brought the Aurora-Northwest rivalry to a full head as the Vikings outlasted the Lady Huskies, 42-30.
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The BigRich Sports Report

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Baylor Scheierman has made a lot of threes in his lifetime. Watching him in warm-ups, I’m convinced he would make double digits consecutively with his eyes closed.During his college career, he’s connected on 280 three-pointers between South Dakota State and Creighton.
Hampton coach Margo LaBrie won her 200th career game last week.

Hampton coach Margo LaBrie won her 200th career game last week.

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Coach LaBrie nets 200th career win

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Hampton coach Margo LaBrie hit a career milestone last week, winning her 200th career game from the head chair. The Lady Hawks picked up its first win of the season on the road, defeating Elba 49-24 to hit the mark for their longtime coach.
Aurora’s Booker Scheierman swats the shot of Dawson Urbanski as part of the Huskies’ 45-40 win on the road Saturday. Scheierman blocked two shots in the game.

Aurora’s Booker Scheierman swats the shot of Dawson Urbanski as part of the Huskies’ 45-40 win on the road Saturday. Scheierman blocked two shots in the game.

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Huskies rally past Northwest in Saturday thriller

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Rivalry weekend was a rousing success for the Huskies, but it didn’t come without a few hair-raising moments and clutch efforts. Aurora held onto a solid 56-48 win over York at home Friday before rallying from behind to steal a win from Grand Island Northwest, 45-40 Saturday afternoon.
Di Maria Leininger looks for the camera while collecting a pinfall victory during Aurora’s home Invite Thursday. The Husky girls won the team title, edging Grand Island Northwest by 15 points.

Di Maria Leininger looks for the camera while collecting a pinfall victory during Aurora’s home Invite Thursday. The Husky girls won the team title, edging Grand Island Northwest by 15 points.

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Lady Huskies pin gold at home invite Thursday

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Home cooking was just what the doctor ordered for the Aurora girls wrestling team last week.The Lady Huskies featured five first place finishers at Thursday’s home event with several other second and third place efforts.
Wyatt Urkoski was the 175-pound champion at Saturday’s Osceola Invite. Urkoski is off to an unbeaten start through two weeks for HPC.

Wyatt Urkoski was the 175-pound champion at Saturday’s Osceola Invite. Urkoski is off to an unbeaten start through two weeks for HPC.

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HPC Storm battle tested at Osceola

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The HPC boys wrestling team picked up a top five team finish in a tough environment at Saturday’s Osceola Invite.Powered by Wyatt Urkoski’s individual gold medal, HPC finished with 83 team points.
Denae Nachtigal scraps for an extra offensive possession during Aurora’s 32-26 victory over Lakeview Friday. Nachtigal tallied 17 points in the win.

Denae Nachtigal scraps for an extra offensive possession during Aurora’s 32-26 victory over Lakeview Friday. Nachtigal tallied 17 points in the win.

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Nachtigal pilots Aurora to first win

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Denae Nachtigal was responsible for just over half of Aurora’s total scoring output and needed every bit of that cushion down the stretch.