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Richard Rhoden

Area volleyball teams highlight top 10 list

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The year 2020 had plenty of bad memories, unlucky situations and no shortage of bad mojo to go around.  That’s not what we’re here for today, though. There were plenty of games and moments throughout the 2020 calendar year that made our eyebrows raise, jaws drop and hearts race.
Brekyn Papineau won a 3-1 decision over GINW's Victor Isele Wednesday.

Brekyn Papineau won a 3-1 decision over GINW's Victor Isele Wednesday.

Huskies best Northwest in dual

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Aurora came out of the holiday break with fire and it showed on the mat.  The Huskies took care of business Thursday, defeating GINW 49-30 at home in its first match after the Christmas break.
Aurora's Gage Griffith and Mack Owens were both selected as Class B first-team players by the Omaha World-Herald.

Aurora's Gage Griffith and Mack Owens were both selected as Class B first-team players by the Omaha World-Herald.

Griffith selected First-Team All-Nebraska

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
An imposing player on the offensive line, Aurora’s Gage Griffith helped solidify one of the best rushing offenses in all of Class B. While those efforts can often go unnoticed by most, that certainly wasn’t the case for other coaches and media.
Tate Nachtigal led the Huskies in points during both its contests last week. He had 16 points in Aurora’s 63-53 loss to Norris while adding 17 points in a 51-35 win against Omaha Gross.

Tate Nachtigal led the Huskies in points during both its contests last week. He had 16 points in Aurora’s 63-53 loss to Norris while adding 17 points in a 51-35 win against Omaha Gross.

Norris bests Aurora in athletic top 10 matchup

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Aurora and Norris went tic for tac for much of their midweek top 10 matchup last week in what turned out to be a thrilling December tilt.  In the end, though, Class B No. 3 Norris had the edge on No. 8 Aurora, winning 63-53 in the final game before the holiday break.
Landyn Davidson drives the lane and fights through heavy contact in the second half of Giltner’s 40-37 win aginast Nebraska Lutheran Dec. 15.

Landyn Davidson drives the lane and fights through heavy contact in the second half of Giltner’s 40-37 win aginast Nebraska Lutheran Dec. 15.

Second half rally, late stops lift Giltner to home win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Jacob Smith almost single-handedly kept Giltner within striking distance to help the Hornets keep its unbeaten mark.  The Hornet junior scored a game-high 23 points on 10 of 13 shooting to help Giltner defeat Nebraska Lutheran 40-37 Dec. 15 at home.
Brooklyn Moody battles for the basketball between two Grand Island Northwest defenders during Aurora’s 50-31 loss to the Vikings.

Brooklyn Moody battles for the basketball between two Grand Island Northwest defenders during Aurora’s 50-31 loss to the Vikings.

Lady Huskies come up short against area foes

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Aurora’s first home game of the season didn’t quite go to plan.  The Lady Huskies struggled to stay consistent on offense and didn’t have enough in the tank to chase down Grand Island Northwest in a 50-31 loss Saturday.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

Checking Dave’s list

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s that time once again because in just two days, it’s Christmas! So I’ve got my sleigh shined up ready to go, and my belly full of cookies. Rudolph and his gang are excited to once again bring plenty of special presents to all of my favorite boys and girls.
Aurora's Mitchell Pachta fires a jump pass cross court during Aurora's 52-30 win against GINW.

Aurora's Mitchell Pachta fires a jump pass cross court during Aurora's 52-30 win against GINW.

Huskies post 2-0 mark on rivalry weekend

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Aurora's boys basketball team took care of business over the weekend.  In a pair of rivalry games, the Huskies won a road contest at York 44-33 Friday night before running past Grand Island Northwest at home 52-30 Saturday night.
Aurora's Britton Kemling scores a takedown during Aurora's dual against Platteview Friday.

Aurora's Britton Kemling scores a takedown during Aurora's dual against Platteview Friday.

Huskies, Storm compete in Platteview

News Staff
Friday, December 18, 2020
Both Aurora and High Plains were in action Friday afternoon at the Platteview Duals tournament.  The Huskies had a solid day on the mats, finishing runner-up in the 16-team event.