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The Schuster sisters of Jaylee (28) and Kasey reach for a block during Aurora's three-set loss to Norris Wednesday.

The Schuster sisters of Jaylee (28) and Kasey reach for a block during Aurora's three-set loss to Norris Wednesday.

Aurora falls to Norris at state

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Despite the early 9 a.m. start time, both Aurora and Norris came out of the chutes firing in their Class B opening round matchup Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.  The Lady Huskies gave it a run, but were unable to pull the upset on the Titans, falling in three sets 25-21, 25-19, 25-20.
High Plains celebrates a point during a four-set loss to BDS in the D1-2 district final Saturday.

High Plains celebrates a point during a four-set loss to BDS in the D1-2 district final Saturday.

HPC magical season ends in district final

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
High Plains volleyball made history Saturday, taking the floor in a district final for the first time ever. The Lady Storm proved it belonged on center stage, pushing defending state champion BDS to the wall before ending its season at 19-12.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

Let’s try this again

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Imagine if you’ve been in a coma, just waking up and you discover that Nebraska is now set to host its home football opener on Nov. 14. If it was me, I’m pretty sure I would roll over and just go back to sleep.
Britton Kemling had a touchdown reception and 53 rushing yards.

Britton Kemling had a touchdown reception and 53 rushing yards.

Huskies blast Bearcats in playoff opener

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
It was a near-perfect night for what could be the start of a thrilling postseason run for Aurora. The Huskies totaled more than 500 yards of offense as Aurora defeated Scottsbluff 54-3 Friday night in the opening round of the Class B playoffs.
Aurora celebrates after qualifying for its first state tournament since 2016.

Aurora celebrates after qualifying for its first state tournament since 2016.

Lady Huskies punch ticket to state

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Halloween had a happy ending for Aurora's volleyball team.  The Lady Huskies defeated Gering in four sets, 25-11, 20-25, 25-14 and 25-16 to win the B-7 district final and qualify for the state tournament next week. It will be Aurora's first appearance in the state tournament since 2016.
Mitchell Pachta celebrates with his teammates after one of his two touchdowns in a 54-3 win over Scottsbluff Friday night.

Mitchell Pachta celebrates with his teammates after one of his two touchdowns in a 54-3 win over Scottsbluff Friday night.

Huskies blast Scottsbluff, 54-3

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 30, 2020
Explosive plays and lockdown defense helped Aurora send out a message to the rest of Class B -- watch out for the Huskies.  Aurora totaled more than 500 yards of offense as the Huskies defeated Scottsbluff 54-3 Friday night in the opening round of the Class B playoffs.
Emily Erickson is one of six seniors on Aurora's volleyball team in 2020, looking to punch Aurora's first state ticket since 2016

Emily Erickson is one of six seniors on Aurora's volleyball team in 2020, looking to punch Aurora's first state ticket since 2016

Huskies, Storm set for district finals

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Aurora and High Plains will compete in their respective volleyball district final matchups Saturday with a trip to the state tournament on the line.  The Lady Huskies will host Gering in the B-7 district final set for a 1 p.m.
High Plains celebrates after defeating Central Valley in five set, advancing to Saturday's district final.

High Plains celebrates after defeating Central Valley in five set, advancing to Saturday's district final.

Storm advance to district finals

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
It took awhile, but the final moment was sweet for High Plains.  The Lady Storm held on to defeat Central Valley in five sets, 25-23, 19-25, 25-20, 23-25 and 15-13 to win the D1-6 subdistrict final Tuesday night.
File Photo// Aurora earned the No. 5 seed in the Class B playoffs, hosting No. 12 Scottsbluff Friday. It’s a rematch from a week three matchup where Aurora defeated the Bearcats 36-14.

File Photo// Aurora earned the No. 5 seed in the Class B playoffs, hosting No. 12 Scottsbluff Friday. It’s a rematch from a week three matchup where Aurora defeated the Bearcats 36-14.

Aurora-Scottsbluff II to open Class B playoffs Friday

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The Huskies face a familiar foe in Friday’s opening round of the Class B football playoffs, with Scottsbluff coming to town hoping to flip the script on a Sept. 11 battle which Aurora won 36-14.