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Kasey Schuster battles at the net during Aurora's two-set win over Lexington Thursday.

Kasey Schuster battles at the net during Aurora's two-set win over Lexington Thursday.

Aurora splits day one conference play

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The beginning of the Central Conference tournament for the defending champ Aurora Huskies was a roller coaster ride. York gave them plenty of problems early, defeating Aurora in two, 25-18 and 25-20 before coming back to beat Lexington in the following match, 25-16 and 26-24.
Elena Kuehner was the gold medal winner of the C-4 district race Thursday from Streeter Park.

Elena Kuehner was the gold medal winner of the C-4 district race Thursday from Streeter Park.

Kuehner, Lady Huskies win gold

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Elena Kuehner didn't have anyone to run with at Thursday's C-4 district race. That's because she dusted the field.  The Lady Husky senior won gold at the C-4 district event at Streeter Park in Aurora, winning the race by 26 seconds and helping Aurora to a district title as a team.
Grace Ziegler finished T40 at the Class B girls state golf meet at Scottsbluff Country Club with rounds of 99 and 109.

Grace Ziegler finished T40 at the Class B girls state golf meet at Scottsbluff Country Club with rounds of 99 and 109.

Aurora competes at state golf

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Aurora's veteran golf team got one last opportunity to compete before rounding out the season.  The Lady Huskies competed in the Class B state golf tournament from Scottsbluff Country Club Monday and Tuesday with two completely different days of weather.
The Aurora backfield was a well-oiled machine Friday. Pictured here as a play starts to unfold against Hastings are, from left: Mack Owens, Drew Knust, Britton Kemling and Carlos Collazo.

The Aurora backfield was a well-oiled machine Friday. Pictured here as a play starts to unfold against Hastings are, from left: Mack Owens, Drew Knust, Britton Kemling and Carlos Collazo.

Huskies roll over Tigers for second district win

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Coach Kyle Peterson has put an emphasis on getting off to a fast start this season and his Huskies responded in spades Friday, scoring 36 points in the first quarter en route to a dominating 43-14 district win over Hastings.
HPC’s Kenzie Wruble sends an attack past Hampton’s Zaya Stuart (7) and Neveah Lukassen.

HPC’s Kenzie Wruble sends an attack past Hampton’s Zaya Stuart (7) and Neveah Lukassen.

HPC Storm defeat Hampton in area showdown last week

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
A quick start was all High Plains needed last week.  Coming off a few days off, the Storm looked fresh in a two-set win over Hampton at the Meridian triangular, 25-20 and 25-20. Both the Hawks and Storm lost to the hosts, Meridian.
Aurora’s Taylor Janda extends from third on a pitch during a 6-4 loss to Bennington in the B-3 district final Friday.

Aurora’s Taylor Janda extends from third on a pitch during a 6-4 loss to Bennington in the B-3 district final Friday.

Upset-minded Huskies fall short

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Aurora gave a whale of an effort, but it just wasn’t meant to be.  The Lady Huskies had upset on their minds Friday, but Bennington was too much to handle as the Badgers won the B-3 District softball title with wins of 6-4 and 10-0 to qualify for state and end Aurora’s season.
HPC's Javier Marino and Lane Urkoski combined for 8 scores in the Storm's 86-34 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

HPC's Javier Marino and Lane Urkoski combined for 8 scores in the Storm's 86-34 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Friday night roundup week 7

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 8, 2021
The High Plains scoreboard operator was busy Friday night as the Storm's 86 points highlighted the area's performance in week seven.  The Storm won its third game this season in second in a row over Nebraska Lutheran 86-34 Friday, using eight total touchdowns from Javier Marino and Lane Urkoski.
Bennington bested Aurora in two games to win the B-3 district title Friday afternoon.

Bennington bested Aurora in two games to win the B-3 district title Friday afternoon.

Aurora unable to upset Bennington

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 8, 2021
Aurora gave a whale of an effort, but it just wasn't meant to be.  The Lady Huskies had upset on their minds Friday, but Bennington was too much to handle as the Badgers won the B-3 district softball title to qualify for state and end Aurora's season.
Rachel Hunter high fives Aurora's little diggers in attendance of Thursday's five-set thriller with Hastings.

Rachel Hunter high fives Aurora's little diggers in attendance of Thursday's five-set thriller with Hastings.

Hastings rallies past Aurora in five

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Senior night was full of wild momentum swings, tense moments and even a few light-hearted high fives with the kids.  Yet, by night's end, the visiting Hastings Tigers spoiled Aurora's night, defeating the Lady Huskies in five, 26-24, 13-25, 25-20, 25-27 and 15-11.