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Aurora senior Aaron Jividen signed his letter of intent last week to wrestle for the Concordia Bulldogs. Joining him at the March 29 signing ceremony were, front from left: his mother Ronda Jividen and grandmother Theoramae Ortegren. Back row: Grandfather Darold Ortegren, acting Concordia wrestling coach Tyree Cox, and Aurora wrestling coaches Derek Keasling and Brandon Timm.

Aurora senior Aaron Jividen signed his letter of intent last week to wrestle for the Concordia Bulldogs. Joining him at the March 29 signing ceremony were, front from left: his mother Ronda Jividen and grandmother Theoramae Ortegren. Back row: Grandfather Darold Ortegren, acting Concordia wrestling coach Tyree Cox, and Aurora wrestling coaches Derek Keasling and Brandon Timm.

Jividen set to take wrestling skills to Concordia U

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Aaron Jividen made it official last week, announcing his plans to continue his wrestling career as a Bulldog at Concordia University. The Aurora senior recently wrapped up a stellar athletic career wearing Husky red, though he actually had a decision to make whether to pursue wrestling or football.
Maddie Krejci was joined at her golf signing ceremony with Aurora’s golf coach Rick Bell, her mother, Sara and PSU golf coach Sue Owen.

Maddie Krejci was joined at her golf signing ceremony with Aurora’s golf coach Rick Bell, her mother, Sara and PSU golf coach Sue Owen.

Krejci thrilled to join Peru State golf program next fall

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Maddie Krejci didn’t really take golf too seriously before entering high school four years ago.  The Aurora senior wasn’t really considering going to Peru State College after high school just a few months ago, either.
Former Giltner Hornet and UNK Loper Corey Hoelck participated in Nebraska’s pro day March 22 in front of 28 NFL scouts.

Former Giltner Hornet and UNK Loper Corey Hoelck participated in Nebraska’s pro day March 22 in front of 28 NFL scouts.

Former area athletes work out for NFL teams

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
It’s a practice facility Austin Allen has become quite familiar with. Corey Hoelck, on the other hand, not so much.  Yet, for a short time March 22, the former Hamilton County standout athletes were shoulder to shoulder, showing off for NFL scouts at the Hawks Championship Center.
Although it was delayed a few days, the High Plains track team got its first outdoor session in the books at the Merrick County Invite Saturday hosted by Central City. 

Although it was delayed a few days, the High Plains track team got its first outdoor session in the books at the Merrick County Invite Saturday hosted by Central City. 

HPC battles at Merrick County Invite

News Staff
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Although it was delayed a few days, the High Plains track team got its first outdoor session in the books at the Merrick County Invite Saturday hosted by Central City.  The meet was originally scheduled for Tuesday but was pushed to Saturday because of weather.
Aurora Huskies

Aurora Huskies

Huskies start season at Concordia

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Gage Griffith’s title defense in the throws is off to a pretty solid start.  The Husky senior set a new meet record in the shot put, throwing out a 56-01.50 while also winning the discus at the Concordia Bulldog track and field challenge Thursday.
Aurora’s Zander Stromer looks to block off a Schuyler player during the Huskies’ 4-0 loss to the Warriors Thursday.

Aurora’s Zander Stromer looks to block off a Schuyler player during the Huskies’ 4-0 loss to the Warriors Thursday.

Aurora boys soccer team looking for aggressive balance

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Aurora’s boys soccer team is still a work in progress, but it’s not a time to panic.  At least that’s how Aurora coach Madison Farris looks at it following a trio of losses to open the season last week.
Class of 2018’s Henry Penner puts up a floater over 2002’s Casey Carlson during the Aurora alumni tournament finals.

Class of 2018’s Henry Penner puts up a floater over 2002’s Casey Carlson during the Aurora alumni tournament finals.

Class of 2018 topples 2002 for the crown

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
For the just the third time since 2003, there’s a new champion of the Aurora alumni tournament.
The 31st edition of the annual Bill Kropp and Curly Penner Memorial Alumni Basketball Tournament is set for tipoff Saturday morning with the Class of 2002 still at the top of the mountain. 

The 31st edition of the annual Bill Kropp and Curly Penner Memorial Alumni Basketball Tournament is set for tipoff Saturday morning with the Class of 2002 still at the top of the mountain. 

Aurora alumni tourney set for weekend tip

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
The 31st edition of the annual Bill Kropp and Curly Penner Memorial Alumni Basketball Tournament is set for tipoff Saturday morning with the Class of 2002 still at the top of the mountain.
Former Giltner Hornet and UNK Loper Corey Hoelck has been training over the last several months in hopes of a NFL landing spot.

Former Giltner Hornet and UNK Loper Corey Hoelck has been training over the last several months in hopes of a NFL landing spot.

Corey Hoelck chasing pro football dream

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Corey Hoelck is living the dream. In his own words, he gets to be a kid for a little bit longer.  The Giltner and UNK graduate has spent the past few months in the mountains, lifting weights every day and training for a spot in the National Football League.