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Aurora won the Central Conference tournament Saturday with a two-set win over York in the finals.

Aurora won the Central Conference tournament Saturday with a two-set win over York in the finals.

Aurora takes Central Conference gold

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Aurora looked impressive on Saturday by picking up three wins, including a straight set win over York to win the Central Conference tournament at Crete.
Brianna Wilshusen records an attack during HPC's win over Shelby-Rising City at the CRC tournament Saturday.

Brianna Wilshusen records an attack during HPC's win over Shelby-Rising City at the CRC tournament Saturday.

CRC tourney updates

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 17, 2020
High Plains and Hampton each began CRC tournament runs Saturday at York High School.  The Lady Storm began its tournament with a thrilling 25-21 and 25-23 win over Shelby-Rising City, moving on to the quarterfinals to take on Exeter-Milligan.
Daniel Elge runs a route across the middle during Aurora's 36-29 loss to GINW Friday.

Daniel Elge runs a route across the middle during Aurora's 36-29 loss to GINW Friday.

Friday night roundup week 8

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 16, 2020
Aurora's win streak was snapped at five Friday night after a third straight top 10 matchup, this time against Grand Island Northwest.  The Vikings scored the go-ahead with a minute to play as Aurora's final drive ended on downs.
Aurora's boys and girls cross country teams both qualified for next week's state meet in Kearney.

Aurora's boys and girls cross country teams both qualified for next week's state meet in Kearney.

Aurora cross country statebound

News Staff
Friday, October 16, 2020
Aurora's boys and girls cross country teams are no strangers to qualifying for the state meet, which they accomplished again Thursday afternoon.
Cassidy Knust receives a serve during Aurora's three-set win over Columbus Lakeview Thursday.

Cassidy Knust receives a serve during Aurora's three-set win over Columbus Lakeview Thursday.

Lady Huskies start Central Conference tourney 2-0

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 16, 2020
Aurora's volleyball team kicked off the Central Conference tournament on a high note, picking up wins over Crete and host Columbus Lakeview Thursday to open pool play, 2-0.  The Lady Huskies made quick work of Crete, 25-16 and 25-7 before Aurora and Lakeview had a three-set thriller.
Hampton’s rotation celebrates an ace serve during its win over High Plains Oct. 6. The Lady Hawks had eight of them in the win over the Storm.

Hampton’s rotation celebrates an ace serve during its win over High Plains Oct. 6. The Lady Hawks had eight of them in the win over the Storm.

Hampton’s impressive rally leads to sweep of triangular

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
In what could be the first of many for the foreseeable future, it was mentor-former player taking on one another from the coaches seat.  In their first matchup against one another, the mentor won.
Aurora celebrates a rare attack from Cassidy Knust (3) during the Lady Huskies’ four set victory at Hastings Thursday. Aurora has won four straight heading into the Central Conference tournament.

Aurora celebrates a rare attack from Cassidy Knust (3) during the Lady Huskies’ four set victory at Hastings Thursday. Aurora has won four straight heading into the Central Conference tournament.

Balanced offensive attack lifts Aurora inside The Jungle

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
A balanced attack with plenty of road warriors was all the Aurora volleyball team needed Thursday night in Hastings.  The Lady Huskies shared the ball and fed off its visiting crowd energy, picking up a four-set win over the Tigers, 25-17, 23-25, 25-22 and 25-19.
Aurora senior Riley Darbro launches a near-perfect second shot with a hybrid on the 9th hole at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island during the B-3 district meet last week.

Aurora senior Riley Darbro launches a near-perfect second shot with a hybrid on the 9th hole at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island during the B-3 district meet last week.

Darbro qualifies for state tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
As if she didn’t have enough to fret about already, Riley Darbro played the final few holes of the B-3 district meet at Jackrabbit Run into a gusting headwind.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Husky Special

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The play began to develop and you could see it from a mile away -- or specifically -- just behind the north end zone.  They ran it earlier on a two-point play -- surely it won’t work twice -- this time with the game in the balance, right?