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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.
Aurora’s Rylee Olsen was one of three seniors on the 2021-22 girls basketball team.

Aurora’s Rylee Olsen was one of three seniors on the 2021-22 girls basketball team.

Lady Huskies end season with close loss to AC

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Aurora girls basketball coach Kelly Boshart described the Lady Huskies’ season on the hardwood with two words -- tough and heart.  Tough because of the schedule, noting that her team was tough, too.  Yet, Aurora’s season came to an end Feb.
Aurora and Nebraska graduate Austin Allen was a participant at last week’s NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, a chance for prospects to show off their athletic talent as well as mental capability for NFL teams.

Aurora and Nebraska graduate Austin Allen was a participant at last week’s NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, a chance for prospects to show off their athletic talent as well as mental capability for NFL teams.

Austin Allen shows off at NFL combine

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
The NFL combine was something unlike anything Austin Allen has been through in his athletic lifetime.  Yet, for the Aurora native, it was just another step to reaching the ultimate goal.
Lane Urkoski signed his letter of intent to join the Doane University football team joined by his parents, Kevin and Shelly as well as High Plains football coaches Greg Wood and Jon Bos.

Lane Urkoski signed his letter of intent to join the Doane University football team joined by his parents, Kevin and Shelly as well as High Plains football coaches Greg Wood and Jon Bos.

Urkoski set to join Doane University football program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Lane Urkoski has always dreamed about playing college football. The HPC senior will get his chance, turning in his red and blue for black and orange.  “College football has been in my head since I was younger. When I was younger I would always say I want to go to the NFL.
Aurora’s season wasn’t totally hanging in the balance in the B-6 subdistrict final Feb. 23. But the Huskies sure played like it. 

Aurora’s season wasn’t totally hanging in the balance in the B-6 subdistrict final Feb. 23. But the Huskies sure played like it. 

Huskies take down Crete, Seward in subs

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Aurora’s season wasn’t totally hanging in the balance in the B-6 subdistrict final Feb. 23. But the Huskies sure played like it.  The Huskies finished the game on a 16-3 run, defeating Crete 56-43 at York to win the B-6 subdistrict and advance to the district finals.
Chase Phillips hit one of the game’s biggest shots -- a game-tying three in the final minute of regulation.

Chase Phillips hit one of the game’s biggest shots -- a game-tying three in the final minute of regulation.

Aurora’s upset bid falls short in OT

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Aurora coach Kevin Asher was disappointed with the outcome of Saturday’s B-4 district final.  What the head Husky wasn’t upset with, however, was the grit and fight his team showed in an absolute raucous road environment.  No. 13 Aurora battled back to force overtime, but No.