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The Lady Huskies were off and running Friday in the Aurora Invite.

The Lady Huskies were off and running Friday in the Aurora Invite.

Lady Huskies finish 3rd at home event

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Seventy-eight girls started the race at Friday’s Aurora  Invite, though for much of the way senior Elena Kuehner was running virtually all by herself.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

Capitalizing on opportunity

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
It’s safe to say freshman tight end Nate Boerkircher will never forget his first catch as a Nebraska Cornhusker. There’s just no way that’s ever going to happen.
Aurora picked up its first win of the season at Scottsbluff, 43-22.

Aurora picked up its first win of the season at Scottsbluff, 43-22.

Friday night roundup week 3

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 10, 2021
Aurora winning its first game of the season was the highlight for the area during week three of the high school football season.  The Huskies made the long road trip west and took care of business at Scottsbluff, moving to 1-2 on the season.
Aleah Vinkenberg had a solid night offensively in Aurora's four-set win over Holdrege Tuesday night.

Aleah Vinkenberg had a solid night offensively in Aurora's four-set win over Holdrege Tuesday night.

Complete attack helps Aurora past Holdrege

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
A solid night on the attack and defensive play at the net pushed Aurora to the top Tuesday night.  Aleah Vinkenberg was solid offensively while Rachel Hunter and Delaney Nachtigal were strong defensively as Aurora defeated Holdrege on the road in four, 25-22, 25-15, 17-25 and 25-18.
Lucas Gautier sprints toward the finish of Thursday’s Charlie Thorell Invite in Seward, where he led the team with a 36th place finish.

Lucas Gautier sprints toward the finish of Thursday’s Charlie Thorell Invite in Seward, where he led the team with a 36th place finish.

Huskies battle huge field, weather in Seward

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The Aurora cross country boys had their hands full at the Charlie Thorell Invite in Seward Thursday where a young Husky squad competed without its No. 1 runner on slick, hilly terrain. The end result was a valuable learning experience for a Husky team that finished 12th in a 14-team field.
Aurora’s Adi Fahrnbruch slides into second just ahead of the tag during a 6-1 win over Centennial Aug. 31. Fahrnbruch has five stolen bases on the year so far and is hitting .432 at the plate.

Aurora’s Adi Fahrnbruch slides into second just ahead of the tag during a 6-1 win over Centennial Aug. 31. Fahrnbruch has five stolen bases on the year so far and is hitting .432 at the plate.

Lady Huskies down Dukes for first time in seven years

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Not even Mother Nature herself could keep Aurora from adding to its impressive start to the season.  Aurora trailed at York 8-6 and was just stepping to the plate to start the sixth when the skies opened up.
Aurora’s Wade Ohlson nearly gets his big mitt on a Trey Bird pass in the second half of the Huskies’ 55-44 loss to Bennington Friday night.

Aurora’s Wade Ohlson nearly gets his big mitt on a Trey Bird pass in the second half of the Huskies’ 55-44 loss to Bennington Friday night.

A fingertip away

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Aurora christened its new field turf in traditional Husky aggressiveness -- a game-opening onside kick.  From there, the fight only continued to intensify with explosive plays and mountainous momentum swings.
Nate Boerkircher (49) and Austin Allen (11) were on the field at the same time in a two tight end set late in the third quarter for the Big Red.

Nate Boerkircher (49) and Austin Allen (11) were on the field at the same time in a two tight end set late in the third quarter for the Big Red.

Boerkircher brothers relish first on-field experience

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Nebraska’s win Saturday over FCS Fordham will be long forgotten by many. While it was a much-needed win for a confidence-starved group, it just won’t register for most fans.  However, Nebraska’s 52-7 win over Fordham will be remembered for a long time by the Boerkircher brothers.
Nate Boerkircher (49) and Austin Allen (11) were on the field at the same time in a two tight end set late in the third quarter for the Big Red.

Nate Boerkircher (49) and Austin Allen (11) were on the field at the same time in a two tight end set late in the third quarter for the Big Red.

Former Huskies take Big Red reps

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, September 4, 2021
A trio of former Aurora standouts each found the field for the Nebraska football team Saturday.  Austin Allen alongside brothers Ian and Nate Boerkircher each saw playing time in the Huskers' 52-7 win against Fordham Saturday in Nebraska's home-opener.
Mack Owens battles up the middle during Aurora's 55-44 loss to Bennington Friday.

Mack Owens battles up the middle during Aurora's 55-44 loss to Bennington Friday.

Friday night roundup week 2

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 3, 2021
A pair of area teams notched first wins of the season on a picture-perfect Friday for football.  High Plains and Hampton picked up wins and each moved to 1-1 on the season while Aurora and Giltner each lost, falling to 0-2.