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Sam Jones runs through a Norris defender during Aurora's 30-21 win Saturday afternoon.

Sam Jones runs through a Norris defender during Aurora's 30-21 win Saturday afternoon.

Friday night roundup Week 4

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Mother Nature played a big role in the weekend's football schedule.Aurora's top 10 showdown with Norris was moved from Friday night to Saturday afternoon after the two teams waited through much of the night Friday with lightning all around the area.
Sherly Gonzalez blasted her first home run of the season Thursday in Central City.

Sherly Gonzalez blasted her first home run of the season Thursday in Central City.

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Huskies down Central City

News Staff
Friday, September 18, 2026
The Aurora softball team got back on the winning side Thursday night. The Lady Huskies went on the road to challenge rival Central City and for the second time this season downed the Bison, this time by a 13-3 score.
Aurora’s Elizabeth Luebbe and Malcolm’s Payton Dolliver go for the same ball at the top of the net in what was a three-set winner for the Huskies.

Aurora’s Elizabeth Luebbe and Malcolm’s Payton Dolliver go for the same ball at the top of the net in what was a three-set winner for the Huskies.

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Huskies down two ranked opponents

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Aurora volleyball team solidified itself as a serious Class C1 threat with two ranked wins last week.The Huskies, who were ranked No. 2 in the most recent C1 polls, defeated No. 1 Milford and No.
Brooklynn Welch (5) shares a moment with the empty chair set aside at the top of the bench for her classmate Payton Ackerson, who tragically passed away over Labor Day weekend.

Brooklynn Welch (5) shares a moment with the empty chair set aside at the top of the bench for her classmate Payton Ackerson, who tragically passed away over Labor Day weekend.

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Storm make emotional return to volleyball

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
High Plains and Nebraska Christian played volleyball in Polk Thursday night but it was much more than just a game.For the Storm, it was the team’s first game back following the tragic loss of their teammate and friend, Payton Ackerson, who passed away in an accident over Labor Day weekend.
Kailey Dick ran her first race of the season at the Aurora Invite with renewed strength an a finish of 18th with a time of 22:36. Aurora runners wore American Flag shorts in celebration of America 250 and in remembrance for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Kailey Dick ran her first race of the season at the Aurora Invite with renewed strength an a finish of 18th with a time of 22:36. Aurora runners wore American Flag shorts in celebration of America 250 and in remembrance for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

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Aurora girls finish third in home race

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Lady Huskies are growing stronger after earning a third place team finish at the Aurora Invite Friday afternoon.Seward was declared the champion with 28 points, followed by Adams Central with 49 points with Aurora at 67.
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Play for Payton. Play with Purpose

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
There’s no playbook on how one is supposed to handle tragedy. How it will make you feel pain, sorrow, anger, fear, confusion. It never makes any sense.
Jagger Regier reaches for the first down line in H&H's 30-0 loss to Hershey Friday.

Jagger Regier reaches for the first down line in H&H's 30-0 loss to Hershey Friday.

Friday night roundup Week 3

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 11, 2026
Aurora moved to 3-0 on the season with its second consecutive road game, downing Lincoln Pius X Friday night to highlight the area efforts on the gridiron.The Huskies used another solid ground game effort to wear out the Thunderbolts in a 21-7 victory.
Aurora senior Ryan Carlson made his season debut Friday, getting in on an assisted tackle here with teammate Wyatt Pollet.

Aurora senior Ryan Carlson made his season debut Friday, getting in on an assisted tackle here with teammate Wyatt Pollet.

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No sweat for Huskies in Ralston

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Aurora survived oppressive heat, humidity and a huge Ralston front line Friday night to post a hard-earned 29-16 win on the road.“Ralston is a very physical football team and we were the more physical team tonight,” coach Kyle Peterson said after the Huskies first-ever game against the Rams.
Grayson Oswald ran a lightning-quick time at Thursday’s Seward Invite, finishing 10th overall with a time of 16:49.

Grayson Oswald ran a lightning-quick time at Thursday’s Seward Invite, finishing 10th overall with a time of 16:49.

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Oswald sizzles with top 10 effort at Seward race

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Grayson Oswald accomplished something no other Aurora cross country runner has in the last decade-plus. The Aurora junior ran in the 16-minute bracket at Thursday’s Charlie Thorell Invite in Seward alongside some of the top cross country talent regardless of class, ending up with a top 10 effort.
Baya Chamness puts up a serve during Aurora’s dramatic five-set victory at York Thursday.

Baya Chamness puts up a serve during Aurora’s dramatic five-set victory at York Thursday.

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Lady Huskies rally past Dukes in five-set thriller

News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Things certainly didn’t get any easier for the Aurora volleyball team in the second week of the regular season.The Lady Huskies kicked things off with a competitive, four-set loss at Omaha Skutt Catholic Sept. 1 before following that up with a wild, thrilling five-set win at York Thursday.