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Cassidy Knust set a new PR time in the 800 meter run while also finishing second in the pole vault during her final state track and field meet for the Lady Huskies.

Cassidy Knust set a new PR time in the 800 meter run while also finishing second in the pole vault during her final state track and field meet for the Lady Huskies.

Knust ends career with silver medal, new 800 PR

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
alking off the Omaha Burke track surface for a variety of reasons. The Aurora senior had just clocked a 2:22.78 time in the 800, a new personal record for herself. While that took most of what she had left in the tank, reality began to set in that her track and field career had just come to a close.
Gage Griffith was a double winner at the state track and field meet, taking gold in both the throwing events.

Gage Griffith was a double winner at the state track and field meet, taking gold in both the throwing events.

Griffith sweeps Class B throws

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Gage Griffith had himself a weekend.  The Aurora junior added a win in the Class B shot put event Saturday to his win in the discus on Friday, taking gold in both events for the Huskies at the state track and field meet from Omaha Burke.
Gage Griffith won the Class B discus event with a throw of 174-08.

Gage Griffith won the Class B discus event with a throw of 174-08.

Griffith wins Class B discus crown

Richard Rhoden
Friday, May 21, 2021
Aurora's Gage Griffith had a day on Friday.  The Aurora junior set a new PR during his winning efforts in the Class B discus event Friday at the state track and field meet at Omaha Burke, closing near the top of Aurora's all-time list in the process.
Tanner Wood finished 9th in the Class D pole vault event at the state track and field meet Thursday.

Tanner Wood finished 9th in the Class D pole vault event at the state track and field meet Thursday.

Wood ends HPC career on high note

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, May 20, 2021
High Plains senior Tanner Wood went out on a high note Thursday.  Wood set a new career best mark in high school pole vault competition Thursday, clearing 12-00 to finish 9th in the event during Class D action at the state track and field meet from Omaha Burke.
HPC’s lone state qualifier on the girls side is Brianna Wilshusen in the shot put after winning the event at the D-2 District meet with a throw of 35-11.

HPC’s lone state qualifier on the girls side is Brianna Wilshusen in the shot put after winning the event at the D-2 District meet with a throw of 35-11.

Storm send five to state track meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Throughout most of the 2021 track season, a couple events have become staples for the High Plains track team. For the most part, those events will be well represented by the Storm in Omaha this week.
Giltner’s Jacob Smith shares an emphatic hug with Hornet throwing coach Chip Bartos after Smith qualified for the state track meet in the discus.

Giltner’s Jacob Smith shares an emphatic hug with Hornet throwing coach Chip Bartos after Smith qualified for the state track meet in the discus.

Hornets punch five tickets to state track meet in Omaha

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
One thing that had Giltner assistant track coach Chip Bartos smiling from ear to ear last week was the turnout from the Hornet boys in the throws.  At day’s end, two Giltner boys qualified for state in the throws while the Lady Hornets added a couple representatives as well.
Tate Nachtigal was the surprise of the B-3 district field, qualifying for next week’s Class B state golf tournament.

Tate Nachtigal was the surprise of the B-3 district field, qualifying for next week’s Class B state golf tournament.

Nachtigal steals valuable state golf ticket

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Going into Monday’s B-3 District meet at York Country Club, Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal wasn’t on the radar for most people to keep an eye on.  He certainly is now.  Nachtigal, who entered the district meet as Aurora’s No.
Tate Nachtigal, pictured here playing at Elks CC during the Central Conference meet Friday, earned his first-ever varsity medal with a PR 85 at GICC’s Invite May 4.

Tate Nachtigal, pictured here playing at Elks CC during the Central Conference meet Friday, earned his first-ever varsity medal with a PR 85 at GICC’s Invite May 4.

Huskies finish 3rd at conference meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Elks Country Club in Columbus provided a challenge for Friday’s Central Conference meet.  The rough was a challenge and putting was at a premium as Aurora ended the day with two medalists and a third place team effort.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

Nebraska’s 2022 draft prospects

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Following the completion of the annual spring game, Nebraska’s football program is officially on hiatus. And that’s no doubt a good thing, giving players a mental break after the COVID-plagued 2020 campaign, leading right into winter conditioning and spring ball.
Giltner’s Camden Humphrey ran the first leg in the 4x800 relay. The Hornets finished fifth in the event with a time of 9:45.16.

Giltner’s Camden Humphrey ran the first leg in the 4x800 relay. The Hornets finished fifth in the event with a time of 9:45.16.

CRC showdown a windy affair Saturday in Osceola

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
A tough field of competitors and gusty winds made it a challenging day for area track and field teams Saturday in Osceola, where several PRs were set during this year’s Crossroads Conference showdown.