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Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal pulls out his trusty three-wood off the tee-box on the 9th hole at Friday’s Seward Invite. Nachtigal paced the Huskies with an 85, finishing fifth overall.

Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal pulls out his trusty three-wood off the tee-box on the 9th hole at Friday’s Seward Invite. Nachtigal paced the Huskies with an 85, finishing fifth overall.

Huskies tee off season at blustery Seward Invite

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Most Nebraska golfers are used to playing with a breeze, but Friday’s conditions for the Seward Invite were a bit extreme.  Winds gusted, blowing hats off heads with temperatures struggling to get above 50.
A new community clubhouse on the edge of Poco Creek Golf Course is nearly enclosed now, with the facility expected to be fully completed and available for public use by May 1.

A new community clubhouse on the edge of Poco Creek Golf Course is nearly enclosed now, with the facility expected to be fully completed and available for public use by May 1.

Poco Creek Golf holds annual meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Members of the Poco Creek Golf Course elected new board members during last week’s annual meeting, where they also reviewed course revenues, expenses and activities, including a progress report on construction of a new clubhouse.
Aurora’s Grace Ziegler watches her putt fall into the cup on the par-3 seventh hole during day two action of the Class B state golf tournament at Scottsbluff Country Club.

Aurora’s Grace Ziegler watches her putt fall into the cup on the par-3 seventh hole during day two action of the Class B state golf tournament at Scottsbluff Country Club.

Aurora competes at state

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Sure, the weather was picture perfect for awhile and lightning-plagued for others.  It wasn’t the best rounds of golf the Lady Husky golf team has turned in during the 2021 season.
From left, Dale Saddler, Don Bish, Gary Bayne and Walt Jacobs stand together by their current project at the Plainsman Museum. This group of volunteers has been working on restoring vintage vehicles for the museum.

From left, Dale Saddler, Don Bish, Gary Bayne and Walt Jacobs stand together by their current project at the Plainsman Museum. This group of volunteers has been working on restoring vintage vehicles for the museum.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Passion for cars unites volunteers Gary Bayne, Dale Saddler, Walt Jacobs and Don Bish share a passion that has united them. Together they have become a volunteer group at the Plainsman Museum with a mission of bringing vintage vehicles to life.
Aurora senior Maddie Krejci watches her drive on the par-4 sixth hole Saturday.

Aurora senior Maddie Krejci watches her drive on the par-4 sixth hole Saturday.

Lady Huskies take 2nd at Poco Creek

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Lady Huskies continue to add confidence and experience to their collective golf bags, earning three individual medals and a runner-up team finish in Saturday’s home invitational.
The statue “Waiting for the Bus” and flag pole were given in memory of Cletus Kothe by his family. Kothe drove bus for the Giltner school for 52 years and passed away in 2020.

The statue “Waiting for the Bus” and flag pole were given in memory of Cletus Kothe by his family. Kothe drove bus for the Giltner school for 52 years and passed away in 2020.

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News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Cletus Kothe honored after 52 years with Giltner Hornets “As our school bus driver, you were always the first smiling adult our students saw each morning and the last before they went home.
Pictured working with youth is Coach Craig Badura.

Pictured working with youth is Coach Craig Badura.

Learning the game

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The Aurora golf coaching staff held a youth golf clinic last week at Poco Creek to get youngsters introduced and hopefully spurn a love for the game at the same time. Campers learned the basics of the game, including putting, chipping and several drills to practice with.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

The BigRich Sports Report

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
I love a good golf story. It could be Tiger winning the 2019 Masters or Phil Mickelson winning the PGA Championship a few weeks ago.  The unexplainable happens on the golf course more often than anywhere else. Something that, no matter what, you have to root for.
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.