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Nebraska co-captain Austin Allen watches helplessly on what turned out to be his final snap wearing the scarlet and cream as Iowa snags the game-winning interception with less than a minute to play in a 28-21 loss to the Hawkeyes Friday. Allen is set to begin training for a potential pro football career in the coming months and will enter the NFL draft.

Nebraska co-captain Austin Allen watches helplessly on what turned out to be his final snap wearing the scarlet and cream as Iowa snags the game-winning interception with less than a minute to play in a 28-21 loss to the Hawkeyes Friday. Allen is set to begin training for a potential pro football career in the coming months and will enter the NFL draft.

Oz’s last stand

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Austin Allen’s first game in Memorial Stadium was a tough pill to swallow. His final one wasn’t any easier.  Oz, a then-junior for the Aurora Huskies, made one of the more impressive high school catches I’ve seen on the right sideline with his team down 25-21 on a 4th and 16.
Aurora’s offensive line had definite size in 2021, including the likes of Brekyn Papineau, Aaron Jividen, Garrett Bellis, Gage Griffith, Kellen Peterson and Jack Allen.

Aurora’s offensive line had definite size in 2021, including the likes of Brekyn Papineau, Aaron Jividen, Garrett Bellis, Gage Griffith, Kellen Peterson and Jack Allen.

Huskies O-line has some fun, with a side of pancakes

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The final score of Monday’s Class B state championship game wasn’t what the Huskies were hoping for, but a closer look at the stat sheet reflects a powerful Aurora running game anchored up front with the big guys on the line.
Mack Owens won’t go down easy as five Bennington Badgers hunt down the Aurora senior. Owens is part of the 2022 senior class which played in 14 of a possible 16 playoff games over their high school careers, posting an 11-3 mark in the postseason.

Mack Owens won’t go down easy as five Bennington Badgers hunt down the Aurora senior. Owens is part of the 2022 senior class which played in 14 of a possible 16 playoff games over their high school careers, posting an 11-3 mark in the postseason.

Bennington topples Aurora in final

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Mack Owens took several moments to himself following the final whistle Monday night.  The Aurora senior co-captain fell just short of the ultimate goal for himself and the Huskies -- winning a state championship.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Oz’s record showing

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Everything finally started to fall into place for Austin Allen in Badgerland.  Well, except for one thing.  The Nebraska co-captain had the game of his life Saturday, catching seven passes for 143 yards in Saturday’s road game at Wisconsin, a single game school record for a tight end.
Bryce Barger celebrates with coach Kyle Peterson as the Huskies turned away Omaha Skutt on the game’s final possession.

Bryce Barger celebrates with coach Kyle Peterson as the Huskies turned away Omaha Skutt on the game’s final possession.

Huskies set for rematch with Bennington

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Aurora coach Kyle Peterson made a promise to his players following an 0-2 start and a loss to Bennington. If they put their nose down, continued to get better and completely bought in, the Huskies would still be playing in late November and have another shot at the Badgers.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

Frost warning

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
There was a Frost warning a week ago in Nebraska, as in Husker A.D. Trev Alberts giving football coach Scott Frost one more season to get things back on the winning track.
Dorinda Fastnacht shares a moment with her daughter, Alyssa after Giltner’s moms won the first-ever DAM Game (mothers vs daughters).

Dorinda Fastnacht shares a moment with her daughter, Alyssa after Giltner’s moms won the first-ever DAM Game (mothers vs daughters).

Mothers always win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The DAM game was something else.  Giltner’s volleyball team took the floor for one final time in 2021, but the opponent on the other side of the net was quite the authoritative figure.  The players call them Mom.
Tate Nachtigal and Britton Kemling break up a late pass as the Huskies hang on to defeat Omaha Skutt 21-17.

Tate Nachtigal and Britton Kemling break up a late pass as the Huskies hang on to defeat Omaha Skutt 21-17.

Huskies down Skutt for return trip to finals

Richard Rhoden
Friday, November 12, 2021
Aurora's two biggest plays on the football field Friday night came from first-year players who normally take to the basketball floor.  The Huskies rallied from 10 down to defeat Omaha Skutt 21-17 Friday night in the Class B semifinals, making its second consecutive state finals appearance.
Aurora’s defense held Scottsbluff to 206 total yards Friday night, highlighted by multiple defenders to the ball, like Jack Allen (middle) and Kellen Peterson (54).

Aurora’s defense held Scottsbluff to 206 total yards Friday night, highlighted by multiple defenders to the ball, like Jack Allen (middle) and Kellen Peterson (54).

Huskies have date with Skutt

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
A smile came across Aurora coach Kyle Peterson’s face Friday night when he heard of the Huskies’ opponent in the Class B semifinals.  Omaha Skutt is coming west. Aurora will host Omaha Skutt Friday with a trip to Memorial Stadium in the Class B finals on the line starting with a 7 p.m. kick.
Austin Allen (11) secures the edge as Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez comes off his rear for a third quarter touchdown in the Huskers’ 26-17 loss to No. 5 Ohio State Saturday.

Austin Allen (11) secures the edge as Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez comes off his rear for a third quarter touchdown in the Huskers’ 26-17 loss to No. 5 Ohio State Saturday.

Tough decisions inching closer for Austin Allen

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Native son Austin Allen has a huge decision to ponder over Nebraska’s second bye week, one that he doesn’t take lightly.  Will the final two games against Wisconsin and Iowa be his last as a Husker? Is there a path for Oz into the NFL?