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The H&H Bearcat defense pitched a shutout in its first-ever 11-man football game, downing Schuyler 43-0.

The H&H Bearcat defense pitched a shutout in its first-ever 11-man football game, downing Schuyler 43-0.

Friday night roundup week 1

Richard Rhoden
Friday, August 28, 2026
Three of the four Hamilton County-area teams picked up wins to open up the 2026 high school football season.Aurora was impressive in its return to Class B competition, taking an early lead and pulling away for a 43-10 victory.
Kaitlyn Staehr netted 10 kills in a close loss to Norris to open the 2026 season Thursday.

Kaitlyn Staehr netted 10 kills in a close loss to Norris to open the 2026 season Thursday.

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Aurora serves up season-opener

Richard Rhoden
Friday, August 28, 2026
Aurora's season-opening matchup with Norris had all the look and feel of an early-November contest.The Huskies and Titans, both ranked near the top of their respective classes in the preseason polls, went back and forth in the second set but it was the Class B No.
Novella Stevens (far right) and Vivi Fahrnbruch celebrate a defensive double play during Aurora’s 5-2 win over Auburn Friday. Stevens would later blast her first home run of the season against Malcolm.

Novella Stevens (far right) and Vivi Fahrnbruch celebrate a defensive double play during Aurora’s 5-2 win over Auburn Friday. Stevens would later blast her first home run of the season against Malcolm.

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Aurora high on early-season momentum

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
With a bit of patience, Aurora came alive at the plate to open up the 2026 softball season.The Lady Huskies rattled off three wins in four games, including twice at its home tournament Friday afternoon.
Sam Jones (14), who is expected to share time under center with senior Wyatt Pollet, takes a snap with the No. 1 offense during Friday’s final preseason scrimmage.

Sam Jones (14), who is expected to share time under center with senior Wyatt Pollet, takes a snap with the No. 1 offense during Friday’s final preseason scrimmage.

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Huskies return to Class B starts with Seward

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Husky Nation is chomping at the bit for some football, and the wait is finally over as of Friday with Seward coming to town to kick off a new season that marks a return to Class B.
The BigRich Sports Report

The BigRich Sports Report

More than a Sunday drive

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
I’m sure some of you have seen me putting around town in my pickup at half the speed of smell in the late-afternoon sunshine.It’s much more than a lazy Sunday drive. It’s a tradition laced in deep family values that I cannot let go of.I enjoy cutting the grass.
Pictured from left are Robbie Roberts, Sam Moyer, Doug Kittle, Jordan Stithem and Sami Vincent. The group gathered at the Aurorans 4 Diamond Sports complex Thursday to recognize a changing of the guard in volunteer management.

Pictured from left are Robbie Roberts, Sam Moyer, Doug Kittle, Jordan Stithem and Sami Vincent. The group gathered at the Aurorans 4 Diamond Sports complex Thursday to recognize a changing of the guard in volunteer management.

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New generation steps to the plate at A4DS

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Fourteen years after the first pitch was thrown at the Auroran’s 4 Diamond Sports complex, some of the men who helped build it are stepping out of the batter’s box, confident they’ve got the right people stepping up to the plate.
Cash Garrett

Cash Garrett

Garrett sets new course record, 64

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Cash Garrett had a day to remember on the golf course Sunday as he posted a round of 6-under par 64 to win the annual Poco Creek Club Championship while also setting a course record.
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.