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Husky senior Garrett Kuehner (8) came down with this third-quarter interception, ending a Bison threat in Aurora’s 42-21 playoff win.

Husky senior Garrett Kuehner (8) came down with this third-quarter interception, ending a Bison threat in Aurora’s 42-21 playoff win.

Same ending sequel

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Aurora dominated the line of scrimmage for the second week in a row against Central City, advancing to the second round of the C1 football playoffs with a convincing 42-21 win north of the Platte.
The BigRich Sports Report

The BigRich Sports Report

Six-man – the right play call

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Hampton’s final flight season on the gridiron drummed up every emotion imaginable for me the past two months. The thrill of success. The disappointment of defeat. One emotion I couldn’t quite define was the possibility of losing 6-man football to my routine. Maybe I won’t have to find out.
Aurora's defense dominated once again, holding Central City to seven points in the first three quarters during a 42-21 win over the Bison Friday.

Aurora's defense dominated once again, holding Central City to seven points in the first three quarters during a 42-21 win over the Bison Friday.

Hawks, Huskies begin playoffs

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 31, 2025
It was two sides of the coin for Aurora and Hampton football in the opening round of the football playoffs Friday night.The Huskies picked up its second win over Central City in seven days while the Hawks hosted its first playoff game since 2009, but couldn't find that elusive win over Wallace.
Elizabeth Luebbe drops the hammer during Aurora's four-set win over Blair.

Elizabeth Luebbe drops the hammer during Aurora's four-set win over Blair.

Huskies advance to district final

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Aurora volleyball team flashed offensive firepower across the front row in a huge win Thursday night.Despite dropping the opening set, the Huskies found a rhythm and rolled to a four-set win over Blair, 26-28, 25-21, 25-18 and 25-20 to begin the B-2 district.
Ian Jensen was Aurora’s bell cow offensively in a 27-12 win over Central City Friday, totaling 32 carries for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Jensen has 919 yards through the regular season with 524 of those coming in the last three contests.

Ian Jensen was Aurora’s bell cow offensively in a 27-12 win over Central City Friday, totaling 32 carries for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Jensen has 919 yards through the regular season with 524 of those coming in the last three contests.

Huskies upset Bison for district crown

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The fourth play of the game proved pivotal in a district title showdown between Aurora and Central City Friday, which the Huskies won 27-12 to make it six wins in a row for a team that heads into the playoffs on a roll.
For the last time, Aurora’s Ella Eggleston competed at the state cross country championships while finishing 43rd at 20:48, the best time she’s ever ran in the event.

For the last time, Aurora’s Ella Eggleston competed at the state cross country championships while finishing 43rd at 20:48, the best time she’s ever ran in the event.

A bittersweet ending for Aurora’s cross country season

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The 2025 cross country season ended on a bittersweet note for the Lady Huskies who competed in the Class B Championships in Kearney Friday afternoon.The team didn’t take home any state medals this year, finishing as the 10th overall team in the girls Class B race with 173 points.
Hampton has a ticket to the D6 playoffs for a fourth consecutive season, set to host Wallace Friday. It’s the first home playoff game for the Hawks since 2009.

Hampton has a ticket to the D6 playoffs for a fourth consecutive season, set to host Wallace Friday. It’s the first home playoff game for the Hawks since 2009.

Hawks earn home playoff game against Wallace Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Hampton gets to turn the lights on at Fifth Street one more time.The Hawks (7-1) qualified for its fourth consecutive postseason and picked up the No. 7 seed, earning a home game against No. 10 Wallace (6-2) Friday night with a 7 p.m. kick.
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The Huebert way

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Friday wasn’t the first time Troy Huebert challenged his alma mater from the opposite sideline. Heck, the way it played out, it’s not even the last time Huebert will see Husky red across the turf this season. The 2007 Aurora grad spent all of his time growing up around Husky football.
Hampton kicks off the D6 playoffs at home on Halloween, hosting Wallace.

Hampton kicks off the D6 playoffs at home on Halloween, hosting Wallace.

Hawks, Huskies playoff bound

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 25, 2025
The Hampton Hawks and Aurora Huskies have officially clinched playoff spots and begin the road to the championship on Halloween.The Hawks (7-1) have qualified for the playoffs the past four seasons but for the first time in that stretch will host an opening round game. Hampton earned the No.