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Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

A true leader

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
There was a moment during Aurora’s 30-20 win over Omaha Gross Friday night that many fans likely missed, but will go great lengths to the Huskies’ success the rest of the season.
Carlos Collazo rushed for 250 yards on 31 carries and a pair of touchdowns in Aurora's 30-20 win vs Omaha Gross.

Carlos Collazo rushed for 250 yards on 31 carries and a pair of touchdowns in Aurora's 30-20 win vs Omaha Gross.

Friday night roundup week 4

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 17, 2021
Another solid night in the rush game carried Aurora to its second win in a row, highlighting the area's performance in week four.  Carlos Collazo carried the ball 31 times tonight for the Huskies, rushing for 250 yards and two scores in Aurora's 30-20 win against Omaha Gross.
Aurora senior Maddie Krejci watches her drive on the par-4 sixth hole Saturday.

Aurora senior Maddie Krejci watches her drive on the par-4 sixth hole Saturday.

Lady Huskies take 2nd at Poco Creek

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Lady Huskies continue to add confidence and experience to their collective golf bags, earning three individual medals and a runner-up team finish in Saturday’s home invitational.
Quinten Smith, right, edges teammate Charlie Evans across the finish line at Friday’s Aurora Invite, helping the Huskies to a third place team finish.

Quinten Smith, right, edges teammate Charlie Evans across the finish line at Friday’s Aurora Invite, helping the Huskies to a third place team finish.

Aurora runners back to full steam ahead

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Aurora boys cross country team was at full strength for the first time in a while Friday at the Huskies home invite, finishing third in what coach Tony Sigler said was a very positive step forward.
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.