Second half effort helps Kearney Catholic to win

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  • Aurora’s Cayden Phillips fights to retain possession with defenders coming from all angles during the Huskies’ 58-34 loss at home Thursday.
    Aurora’s Cayden Phillips fights to retain possession with defenders coming from all angles during the Huskies’ 58-34 loss at home Thursday.
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In the end, a salty Kearney Catholic squad overwhelmed Aurora on both ends of the floor. 
The Stars outscored the Huskies 32-11 in the second half on its way to a 58-34 win over Aurora Thursday night. 
Aurora coach Rick Bell noted after the game that the Huskies too often looked passive and lacked a certain aggressiveness. 
“I thought we’d have a bit more defensive intensity in the second half and we really didn’t,” Bell said. “We had a few kids out there that played hard, but others who went through the motions. 

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