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Avery Reeson looks for a lane during Giltner-Harvard's 46-35 loss to Silver Lake in Thursday's TVC semifinals.

Avery Reeson looks for a lane during Giltner-Harvard's 46-35 loss to Silver Lake in Thursday's TVC semifinals.

Giltner-Harvard girls battle in TVC semifinal

Richard Rhoden
Friday, February 6, 2026
The Giltner-Harvard girls basketball team had an upset in its grasp Thursday night with top-seeded Silver Lake on the ropes.After an Avery Reeson three, the GH girls had the game within one, 36-35 with five minutes to play in one of the two Twin Valley Conference semifinal matchups.
Aurora’s Brooks Handrup looks for a lane in the second half of the Huskies’ 44-36 win over Adams Central Saturday, claiming a second straight Central Conference tournament championship.

Aurora’s Brooks Handrup looks for a lane in the second half of the Huskies’ 44-36 win over Adams Central Saturday, claiming a second straight Central Conference tournament championship.

Huskies run it back as conference champs

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
It was far from Aurora’s best game of the season Saturday afternoon, but the smiles on the faces from Canon Allen to coach Kevin Asher sold a different tune.
Makinley Eggleston was a runner-up finisher for Aurora at Friday’s Central Conference girls meet.

Makinley Eggleston was a runner-up finisher for Aurora at Friday’s Central Conference girls meet.

Lady Huskies host Central Conference tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Eight Lady Huskies ended up with top five finishes in Friday’s Central Conference tournament, the last tune-up before an all-important district event.Aurora rounded out the afternoon with a sixth place team effort and 119.5 points. Lexington edged out Adams Central for the team title with 187.
Carson Krejci, shown above getting the pinfall win, was one of three gold medalists for the Huskies at Saturday’s Central Conference tournament. At right, Logan Svoboda became a three-time conference champ with his tournament win Saturday.

Carson Krejci, shown above getting the pinfall win, was one of three gold medalists for the Huskies at Saturday’s Central Conference tournament. At right, Logan Svoboda became a three-time conference champ with his tournament win Saturday.

Huskies earn three golds at Central Conference meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Three Huskies claimed Central Conference gold on their home mats Saturday afternoon.Colton Sigler, Carson Krejci and Logan Svoboda each won their respective brackets during Saturday’s conference tournament hosted by Aurora.
Canon Allen goes up strong in the paint surrounded by Crete defenders, part of his 19-point performance in Aurora's 52-41 win over the Cardinals.

Canon Allen goes up strong in the paint surrounded by Crete defenders, part of his 19-point performance in Aurora's 52-41 win over the Cardinals.

Aurora boys advance to conference final

Richard Rhoden
Friday, January 30, 2026
Aurora led Crete by four at halftime of Thursday’s Central Conference tournament semifinal clash at York high school, but had absolutely none of the game’s momentum in the locker room.
Aurora’s bench celebrates a made bucket during the Lady Huskies’ 52-35 win at Kearney Catholic Thursday. Aurora enters this week’s Central Conference tournament as the No. 1 seed.

Aurora’s bench celebrates a made bucket during the Lady Huskies’ 52-35 win at Kearney Catholic Thursday. Aurora enters this week’s Central Conference tournament as the No. 1 seed.

Aurora gets back on winning track

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Aurora girls basketball team re-gained some momentum ahead of this week’s Central Conference tournament.The Lady Huskies used a balanced offensive attack on the road Thursday, downing Kearney Catholic 52-35.
Aurora’s Canon Allen drives around the Kearney Catholic defense in a 68-30 win over the Stars. Allen was a perfect 5-for-5 in the game shooting with 14 points for the Huskies.

Aurora’s Canon Allen drives around the Kearney Catholic defense in a 68-30 win over the Stars. Allen was a perfect 5-for-5 in the game shooting with 14 points for the Huskies.

Aurora soars past Stars with highlight offense

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
As temperatures plummeted outside, Aurora’s offense was red-hot all night long.The Huskies rattled off 31 first quarter points, made 12 three-point field goals and shot 52 percent from the field in a dominating 68-30 win at Kearney Catholic Thursday.
Hampton welcomed back former volleyball players and coaches from its state tournament qualifying and championship teams Friday night, honoring them in between H&H basketball games. Pictured above are members of Hampton’s 2016 state championship team, including from left: Madison (VanHousen) Reimers, Jacey Klassen, Tayler (Klassen) Nissen, Ashlynn (Arndt) Orr.

Hampton welcomed back former volleyball players and coaches from its state tournament qualifying and championship teams Friday night, honoring them in between H&H basketball games. Pictured above are members of Hampton’s 2016 state championship team, including from left: Madison (VanHousen) Reimers, Jacey Klassen, Tayler (Klassen) Nissen, Ashlynn (Arndt) Orr.

Hampton celebrates volleyball tradition

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Hampton’s rich program tradition and volleyball excellence was on full display Friday night. In between a H&H basketball doubleheader, Hampton celebrated and recognized its volleyball heritage with over 50 former players and coaches back in the land of purple and gold. The memories were overflowing.
The Aurora girls bench celebrates after a made three during its 52-35 win at Kearney Catholic Thursday.

The Aurora girls bench celebrates after a made three during its 52-35 win at Kearney Catholic Thursday.

Huskies soar past Stars

Richard Rhoden
Friday, January 23, 2026
Chilly outside temperatures didn't stop Aurora's two offenses Thursday night at Kearney Catholic.The Aurora girls used a balanced offensive attack to get back in the win column with a 52-35 win while the boys buried 12 three-pointers in a convincing 68-30 victory over the Stars.
Aurora coach Scott Phillips is all fired up for his team forcing a defensive turnover in the back court during the Huskies’ 43-34 loss to Class C1 No. 1 Milford Thursday.

Aurora coach Scott Phillips is all fired up for his team forcing a defensive turnover in the back court during the Huskies’ 43-34 loss to Class C1 No. 1 Milford Thursday.

Aurora upset bid falls short at home

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
With three minutes to play, newly ranked Class B No. 8 Aurora was tied with Class C1’s top ranked team. The comeback just didn’t have enough steam.From that point, Milford finished the game on a 12-3 run to escape Aurora with a 43-34 win over the Huskies, moving its overall record to 14-1.