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Aurora fell to Pierce 42-14 in the Class C1 final Tuesday afternoon.

Huskies fall short in C1 final

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Aurora’s dominating run through Class C1 football came to a crashing halt Tuesday at Memorial Stadium as the Huskies ran head first into a crushing Pierce attack. The No.

The Boerkirchers gathered for a family photo, including Sherry, Nate, Matt and Ian.

Ian Boerkircher relishes Big Red Senior Day experience

Richard Rhoden

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Saturday morning’s chill brought a swell of bittersweet emotions for Ian Boerkircher. The fourth-year Husker walk-on knew going in that everything he did that day would be the last time doing so in front of the greatest fans in college football.

Captains chosen for the Huskies’ first-year ALPHA program include, front from left: Garrett Bellis, Drew Knust, Britton Kemling, Wade Ohlson. Back from left: Kellen Peterson, Jack Allen, Carsen Staehr, Carlos Collazo.

ALPHA program challenges Huskies to become leaders

Kurt Johnson

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Calling eight young men on the Aurora football team alpha dogs, or leaders of the pack, isn’t just a metaphor. It’s a title, in fact a badge of honor, earned as part of a new leadership development program Coach Kyle Peterson said has exceeded his expectations in its debut year.

Jack Allen (50) was a menace to Boone Central, blocking a third quarter punt that was recovered for a Husky touchdown.

Huskies set for anticipated finals matchup vs Pierce

Richard Rhoden

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

For the third year in a row, Aurora is one of the final 14 teams in the state left standing, set to compete for a state championship next week. The Huskies will play in its third consecutive state football championship Tuesday at 2:45 p.m., taking on Pierce in the C1 finals from Memorial Stadium.

Former Husky Baylor Scheierman has begun the 2022-23 college basketball season with Creighton, noted as one of the nation’s top returning players.

Scheierman brings his headband to Creighton

Richard Rhoden

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Baylor Scheierman’s best chance to reach the ultimate goal of the NBA was to “come home.” The former Husky participated in NBA draft workouts last spring before ultimately deciding to come back to college one more year and transfer to Creighton for the opportunity to play major college basketball.

Aurora's Kendrik Owens makes a play in the backfield in Aurora's 40-19 win over Boone Central.

Guess who's back?

Richard Rhoden

Friday, November 11, 2022

It hasn't happened often this season, but the overall outcome was still in question at the half for Aurora.

Carsen Staehr returned a Lincoln Christian kick to the plus side of the field, leading to an eventual Aurora touchdown.

Aurora set for Boone Central rematch

Richard Rhoden

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

With a third consecutive trip to the state finals on the line, the last obstacle in Aurora’s path is a familiar foe. The Huskies will host Boone Central Friday night in the Class C1 semifinals in the top half of the bracket with Pierce hosting Adams Central in the other semifinal.

Austin Allen (left) watched his former Nebraska teammates from the sidelines against Minnesota Saturday.

Allen released from New York Giants practice squad

Richard Rhoden

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

It’s a phone call no professional athlete wants to receive, which leads to a meeting with upper management. “Bring your playbook, too.” Former Husky Austin Allen got that call Oct. 18 when he found out he was being cut from the New York Giants’ practice squad.

Richard Rhoden

More ‘run the ball,’ please?

Richard Rhoden

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

With a front row seat in the bone-chilling, shaded south end zone Saturday, my mind couldn’t help but wander. How can a coaching staff, featuring new voices and ideas, keep getting the basic stuff so wrong which has plagued Nebraska for years?

Richard Rhoden

More ‘run the ball,’ please?

Richard Rhoden

Tuesday, November 8, 2022