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Kirsten Jensen receives a serve during Aurora's five-set loss to Lexington.

Kirsten Jensen receives a serve during Aurora's five-set loss to Lexington.

Lexington rallies past Aurora in five

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Aurora found themselves in another five-set tussle Tuesday night, but this one had a different ending.  The Lady Huskies looked to be in control, but couldn't finish the deal in a five-set loss to Lexington, 14-25, 25-22, 25-23, 22-25 and 15-13 at home.
Pictured at the presentation of “The Henderson Scholarship” are, from left: Kelsey, Gerad and Rylee Olsen, Ashton Voss, Brock Henderson, Lora Henderson and Shea Willems.

Pictured at the presentation of “The Henderson Scholarship” are, from left: Kelsey, Gerad and Rylee Olsen, Ashton Voss, Brock Henderson, Lora Henderson and Shea Willems.

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Scholarship honors Kevin Henderson

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
It was an emotional scene on the pitcher’s diamond last week as Rylee Olsen was recognized as the first-ever recipient of a scholarship named in honor of the late Kevin Henderson.
The Lady Hornets celebrate a point during a four-set victory over Nebraska Lutheran Thursday.

The Lady Hornets celebrate a point during a four-set victory over Nebraska Lutheran Thursday.

Lady Hornets pick up big win on championship night

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
On a night where Giltner honored its champions, the current Hornet volleyball team rose to the challenge.  After a slow start, Giltner charged ahead to defeat conference foe Nebraska Lutheran in four, 22-25, 25-16, 25-16 and 25-20 Thursday night.
Rylee Olsen gets a fist/glove bump from coach Ashton Voss after throwing another shutout inning in a home game against David City. Olsen gave up only one run in an 11-1 victory.

Rylee Olsen gets a fist/glove bump from coach Ashton Voss after throwing another shutout inning in a home game against David City. Olsen gave up only one run in an 11-1 victory.

Two Olsen homers power Huskies to key victory

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
A huge win with postseason implications was one of Aurora’s highlights last week.  The Lady Huskies went into a tough road environment Thursday, picking up a 13-8 win over Columbus Lakeview thanks to Rylee Olsen’s big bat.
Taylor Smith was a bulldozer on the ground for Giltner Friday night, totaling 239 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries.

Taylor Smith was a bulldozer on the ground for Giltner Friday night, totaling 239 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries.

Physical rushing attack lifts Giltner to first win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Giltner’s offensive game plan sure wasn’t complicated, but it certainly was effective.  Behind a potent rushing attack, the Hornets earned its first win of the season, 59-20 over Nebraska Lutheran on Homecoming night.
Giltner's Taylor Smith had four rushing touchdowns in a 59-20 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Giltner's Taylor Smith had four rushing touchdowns in a 59-20 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Friday night roundup week 5

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 24, 2021
Week five of the high school football season was easily the best for Hamilton County teams in 2021 to date.  Three of the four teams picked up wins, including a first win for Giltner on Homecoming night.
Lexi Jones powered Aurora to a five-set win over GINW Tuesday night.

Lexi Jones powered Aurora to a five-set win over GINW Tuesday night.

Aurora attack outlasts GINW

News Staff
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Another classic Aurora-Grand Island Northwest dual went down to the wire.  With a big hand from Lexi Jones, Aurora outlasted GINW in five, 25-21, 23-21, 25-23, 15-25 and 15-11 Tuesday night. The Aurora junior netted 25 kills in the five-set win, her best of the season by seven.
Aurora senior Mitch Breuer broke 20 minutes for the first time in his high school career a week ago, then shaved almost a full minute off his PR at Central City with a 19:05 finish.

Aurora senior Mitch Breuer broke 20 minutes for the first time in his high school career a week ago, then shaved almost a full minute off his PR at Central City with a 19:05 finish.

Huskies making progress at season’s mid-point

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Aurora took a step forward with a relatively young cross country team Thursday at the Central City Invite, posting some personal best individual races en route to a fourth place finish.
HPC’s Courtney Carlstrom (left) and Gordona Howell defend the net during the Storm’s win over Palmer last week.

HPC’s Courtney Carlstrom (left) and Gordona Howell defend the net during the Storm’s win over Palmer last week.

Lady Storm cap busy weekend with multiple wins

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
High Plains showed off the new additions to its school last week, welcoming volleyball fans to a new entryway and concession stand, but the familiar Storm environment.
Eva Fahrnbruch slaps the tag at third during Aurora’s 13-5 win over Central City Thursday night. Fahrnbruch later pitched a complete game shutout during the GINW tournament Saturday.

Eva Fahrnbruch slaps the tag at third during Aurora’s 13-5 win over Central City Thursday night. Fahrnbruch later pitched a complete game shutout during the GINW tournament Saturday.

Lady Huskies best Bison on Senior Night

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
When Aurora needed a spark the most, its lineup from top to bottom made it happen.  The Lady Huskies fell in a deep hole Thursday night, but rallied with 13 unanswered runs to defeat Central City 13-5 on Senior Night.