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Aurora’s Canon Allen (left) and Giltner’s Avery Reeson were selected as the Aurora News-Register’s athletes of the year for the 2024-25 sports season. Allen and Reeson pose for a photo with ANR sports editor Richard Rhoden.

Aurora’s Canon Allen (left) and Giltner’s Avery Reeson were selected as the Aurora News-Register’s athletes of the year for the 2024-25 sports season. Allen and Reeson pose for a photo with ANR sports editor Richard Rhoden.

Exemplary leaders

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
No one will ever accuse Canon Allen or Avery Reeson for being the tallest in the group, unless they start coaching youth sports.No, their success in life comes from something completely different. Wherever they go, others follow.
During the spring, Avery Reeson was the leadoff runner on Giltner’s 3200 relay team

During the spring, Avery Reeson was the leadoff runner on Giltner’s 3200 relay team

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Avery Reeson races into record books as ANR AOTY honoree

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Avery Reeson is involved in everything. Her favorite activity is the one on the calendar for the day. Those around who know her best have no idea how she makes time for everything. She doesn’t just make time for it, she excels at it, too.
Canon Allen set multiple single match, season and career records in soccer, including five goals in a single match.

Canon Allen set multiple single match, season and career records in soccer, including five goals in a single match.

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Canon Allen catches one final accolade as ANR AOTY selection

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Canon Allen has played sports since the day he could catch a ball and spin past a couch pillow. He’s spent countless hours watching others play, deciding what little pieces of their game to add to his own.
Sawyer Kiner is met at the plate by Jace Dorsey, Jack Carstensen and Lukas Fry after his grand slam during Aurora’s 13-5 win over Overton in Saturday’s elimination game at the Area 6 tournament in Holdrege.

Sawyer Kiner is met at the plate by Jace Dorsey, Jack Carstensen and Lukas Fry after his grand slam during Aurora’s 13-5 win over Overton in Saturday’s elimination game at the Area 6 tournament in Holdrege.

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Pinnacle Bank Seniors burn bats in area tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Despite its best efforts, the Aurora Pinnacle Bank Post 42 Seniors team was unable to overcome three straight days of triple-digit scorching temperatures and elimination baseball.
Landen Hansen tries to leg out a hard hit ball through the infield during Aurora’s 11-2 loss to Alliance at the Class B state tournament in Wayne July 20.

Landen Hansen tries to leg out a hard hit ball through the infield during Aurora’s 11-2 loss to Alliance at the Class B state tournament in Wayne July 20.

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Aurora Cooperative Juniors end season at state tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Despite being the hottest day of the year, the Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team couldn’t get its offense to catch fire July 20.
Aurora Cooperative Juniors ace Dylan Ronnau was masterful against Wayne at Hank Overin Field Saturday, tossing 5-2/3 innings while allowing just one run on three hits and striking out eight.

Aurora Cooperative Juniors ace Dylan Ronnau was masterful against Wayne at Hank Overin Field Saturday, tossing 5-2/3 innings while allowing just one run on three hits and striking out eight.

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Aurora opens state tourney with win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors squad did something the previous team to qualify for the American Legion state baseball tournament could not -- win a game.
The Aurora Cooperative Juniors team celebrates after defeating York 8-6 to win the Class B Area 4 championship at Levitt Stadium last week.

The Aurora Cooperative Juniors team celebrates after defeating York 8-6 to win the Class B Area 4 championship at Levitt Stadium last week.

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Aurora Cooperative Juniors claim district title

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
In order to qualify for the Class B state tournament, the Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team needed to win three straight elimination games.Mission accomplished.
The BigRich Sports Report

The BigRich Sports Report

Baseball in A-Town hitting fever pitch with summer success

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
America’s oldest and favorite pastime could very well provide the next run of high level success in A-Town.Baseball is starting to pick up some serious steam around here, most notably highlighted by the postseason success from the Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team.
The Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team celebrate after winning the Class B Area 4 district championship Tuesday night in York.

The Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team celebrate after winning the Class B Area 4 district championship Tuesday night in York.

Aurora Cooperative Juniors win district title

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, July 16, 2026
In order to qualify for the Class B state tournament, the Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team needed to win three straight elimination games.Mission accomplished.
Phil Fendt, left, and Lucas Wood won top honors as championship bracket winners at this year’s Member/Guest Tournament at Poco Creek Golf Course.

Phil Fendt, left, and Lucas Wood won top honors as championship bracket winners at this year’s Member/Guest Tournament at Poco Creek Golf Course.

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Fendt, Lucas win Poco’s member/guest tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Phil Fendt and Lucas Wood won championship honors this weekend in the annual Member/Guest Tournament held at Poco Creek Golf Course in Aurora.