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Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Local rivalries dominate top 10 games from ‘22

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Well, that was fun.  Looking back at all the miles logged during the 2022 year, the one thing that stands out the most is the short road trips. In other words, the local rivalries really delivered this year, and that’s reflected well in our top 10 game recap.
Aurora junior Denae Nachtigal fights for a rebound against Norris Dec. 20 in a game which the Lady Titans used its height to full advantage.

Aurora junior Denae Nachtigal fights for a rebound against Norris Dec. 20 in a game which the Lady Titans used its height to full advantage.

Norris a tall task for Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The Lady Huskies had a tall task on their hands Dec. 20, literally and figuratively, taking on a salty Norris team which used its height to full advantage in a 52-11 win on Aurora’s home court.
Angelina Leininger looks for an early pinfall victory during her match in the Northwest dual Dec. 20.

Angelina Leininger looks for an early pinfall victory during her match in the Northwest dual Dec. 20.

Lady Husky wrestlers edge Northwest in home dual

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Aurora’s girls wrestling team finished out its schedule before the holiday break with a merry good time. The Lady Huskies won three of the five contested matchup and held a slight edge in the team dual, defeating GINW 37-36 at home Dec. 20.
Giltner’s Cooper Reeson splits the defense on a drive during a 49-27 loss to Nebraska Lutheran Dec. 13.

Giltner’s Cooper Reeson splits the defense on a drive during a 49-27 loss to Nebraska Lutheran Dec. 13.

Hornets ride roller coaster in pair of contests

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The Giltner boys basketball team had a great start to the season, but shooting woes have killed the momentum the team started with.  Those offensive struggles continued Dec. 9 as Nebraska Lutheran visited Giltner and left with a 49-27 win.
HPC’s Lance Russell finished fourth at 138 pounds at Friday’s Platteview Invite.

HPC’s Lance Russell finished fourth at 138 pounds at Friday’s Platteview Invite.

Storm battles the big dogs at Platteview Invite

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The High Plains wrestling team continued to outwork its depth ahead of the holiday break, this time against even larger schools.  The Storm competed at Friday’s Platteview Invite against multiple schools from Classes A and B with multiple medalists.
Kasey Schuster tallied a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in Aurora’s 40-32 win over GINW Saturday.

Kasey Schuster tallied a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in Aurora’s 40-32 win over GINW Saturday.

Lady Huskies earn first victory over Northwest

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
A good crop of little Huskies was in the crowd Saturday afternoon and saw Kasey Schuster make a play any coach would gush over.  While at the free throw line and a chance to ice the game, Schuster missed both foul shots.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

A new Christmas wish list

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
For years, Santa Dave Bradley has kept close eye on the area’s naughty and nice list, handing out the best of the best and the sometimes not-so-great.  However, he’s decided to hang up his big red bag and fill out a recliner given to himself after years on the nice list.
Aurora’s Denae Nachtigal dribbles around a Beatrice defender during Aurora’s 66-36 loss at home Saturday.

Aurora’s Denae Nachtigal dribbles around a Beatrice defender during Aurora’s 66-36 loss at home Saturday.

Aurora battles Beatrice in first home game of season

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
For a second weekend in a row, Aurora was dealt a tough hand with its two opponents on the slate.  The Lady Huskies kept it close for some time against Columbus Lakeview Friday, but couldn’t keep pace through a 47-31 loss before similar issues at home Saturday against Beatrice, losing 66-36.
Hampton’s Brayden Dose drives the lane between two Osceola defenders during the Hawks’ 64-47 loss to the Bulldogs at home Friday.

Hampton’s Brayden Dose drives the lane between two Osceola defenders during the Hawks’ 64-47 loss to the Bulldogs at home Friday.

Bulldogs bite Hampton at home

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Hampton’s boys basketball team has faced a different level of competition since the season began.  Two of its opponents have come from the D1 level and its third, Osceola Friday night, is still unbeaten.
Booker Scheierman puts a jolt into his home bench after a made three-pointer cut the Beatrice lead to one possession in the second half of Aurora’s 39-30 overtime loss at home Saturday.

Booker Scheierman puts a jolt into his home bench after a made three-pointer cut the Beatrice lead to one possession in the second half of Aurora’s 39-30 overtime loss at home Saturday.

Aurora rally falls short in overtime

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
After the slowest of slow starts offensively, the Huskies kept things interesting in the second half against a grinder Beatrice squad.