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Hannah Hodgman signed on to join the Hastings College cheer team alongside her mother, Michelle Aase, HPC cheer coach Jayden Urkoski and Hastings College coach Jordan Smith.

Hannah Hodgman signed on to join the Hastings College cheer team alongside her mother, Michelle Aase, HPC cheer coach Jayden Urkoski and Hastings College coach Jordan Smith.

Hodgman commits to Hastings College to join cheer team

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Hannah Hodman considers herself to be an adrenaline junkie. She loves to compete.  She’s found a way to fuel both of those passions.  The High Plains senior signed an intent to continue her academic career at Hastings College while joining the cheerleading team for the Broncos Jan. 26.
Carsen Staehr finds a gap between two Seward defenders during a 49-33 loss to Seward in the Central Conference semifinals Thursday.

Carsen Staehr finds a gap between two Seward defenders during a 49-33 loss to Seward in the Central Conference semifinals Thursday.

Huskies stumble in tournament rematch with Seward

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Seward did it again. For the second time in as many weeks, the Aurora boys basketball team had no answer for the Bluejays as Seward took down the top-seeded Huskies 49-33 in the semifinals of the Central Conference tournament Thursday in Seward’s home gym.
Tiffany Senff was one of three individual champions for the Lady Huskies at Saturday’s Central Conference meet in Lakeview.

Tiffany Senff was one of three individual champions for the Lady Huskies at Saturday’s Central Conference meet in Lakeview.

Trio of Lady Huskies win conference gold

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Don’t look now but Aurora’s girls wrestlers are peaking at the right time.  During the first-ever Central Conference girls tournament, the Lady Huskies featured three individual champions and a third place effort as a team at Saturday’s event held at Lakeview high school.
Tiffany Senff was one of three gold medalists for Aurora's girls team at Saturday's Central Conference tournament.

Tiffany Senff was one of three gold medalists for Aurora's girls team at Saturday's Central Conference tournament.

Huskies sport seven champs at conference

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Aurora's wrestling team pushed 10 wrestlers through the finals in both the boys and girls brackets.  Seven of those won gold.  The Husky boys finished runner-up while the girls team finished third at Saturday's Central Conference meet held at Columbus Lakeview.
Ayeanna Smith in action Thursday night against Minden.

Ayeanna Smith in action Thursday night against Minden.

Making noise, and history

Dave Bradley
Friday, January 28, 2022
Aurora's Ayeanna Smith has control over a Minden wrestler Thursday night in front of a big and loud home crowd. The Lady Huskies wrestling team made history by hosting its first-ever meet, winning by the score of 36-30. For more photos and detailed coverage of the meet, see next week's ANR.
Lois Hixson is retiring as Aurora's volleyball coach after 16 successful seasons at the helm.

Lois Hixson is retiring as Aurora's volleyball coach after 16 successful seasons at the helm.

Hixson retires as Aurora volleyball coach

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Longtime Aurora volleyball coach Lois Hixson has decided to put her clipboard away for good.  Hixson, who has spent the previous 16 seasons as the head coach of the Aurora volleyball team has decided to step away from coaching, the school announced through a press release Thursday.
High Plains’ Tyler McNaught makes a pass in the lane during the Storm’s 48-37 opening round CRC Tournament victory over Meridian Saturday.

High Plains’ Tyler McNaught makes a pass in the lane during the Storm’s 48-37 opening round CRC Tournament victory over Meridian Saturday.

Storm boys down Merdian for first CRC tourney win since ’16

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
All three area boys teams have been eliminated from the Crossroads Conference Basketball Tournament in York, with High Plains falling to No. 1 seed Osceola in second-round action Monday while Hampton and Gitlner both lost their openers on Saturday.
Aurora’s Carlos Collazo tries to go in for a layup during the second half against Seward but gets fouled. Despite the loss the Huskies have secured the top seed in this week’s Central Conference Tournament.

Aurora’s Carlos Collazo tries to go in for a layup during the second half against Seward but gets fouled. Despite the loss the Huskies have secured the top seed in this week’s Central Conference Tournament.

Effort not enough to earn Aurora boys win

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Sometimes the harder you try, the less things go your way.
Giltner’s Dakon Wilson tries to make a play in the lane during the Hornets’ 70-27 loss to Osceola Friday night at home.

Giltner’s Dakon Wilson tries to make a play in the lane during the Hornets’ 70-27 loss to Osceola Friday night at home.

Hornets battle through tough stretch of rated opponents

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Giltner had a tough task last week, taking on three teams, all of which are listed in the Class D rankings and have a combined six losses.  The middle of those three games was Friday night, as Giltner welcomed Class D2 No. 7 Osceola to town.