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Aurora’s Ian Jensen makes quick work on his feet to move the ball downfield during the Huskies’ 6-2 loss at Northwest last week.

Aurora’s Ian Jensen makes quick work on his feet to move the ball downfield during the Huskies’ 6-2 loss at Northwest last week.

Huskies unable to complete rally at NW

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Aurora’s boys soccer team was unable to overcome a lightning-quick start from Northwest in district play last week. The Vikings scored four goals in the opening 21 minutes and despite adding two second-half goals, Aurora’s season came to an end with a 6-2 defeat to GINW May 5 in the B-6 district.
Ryan Staehr watches his tee shot from the opening hole at Schuyler Golf Club during Friday’s Central Conference round. Staehr finished with an 83, one stroke off the medal stand.

Ryan Staehr watches his tee shot from the opening hole at Schuyler Golf Club during Friday’s Central Conference round. Staehr finished with an 83, one stroke off the medal stand.

Aurora cards fifth place effort at conference

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Husky golfers put together one of its best team rounds of the season Friday.
William Evans twists over the high jump bar, finishing third with a mark of 5-8.

William Evans twists over the high jump bar, finishing third with a mark of 5-8.

Huskies battle pesky rain showers at conference meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Although a bit soggy and cold, the Huskies found some success at Tuesday’s Central Conference track meet in Lexington.The Aurora boys ended up in the top three of the team standings, earning 90.5 points behind Northwest’s 159.5 and Seward’s 117.
Aurora's Derek Russell won the discus throw at 187-4 at Tuesday's Central Conference meet in Lexington.

Aurora's Derek Russell won the discus throw at 187-4 at Tuesday's Central Conference meet in Lexington.

Huskies race at conference

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Although a bit soggy and cold, the Huskies found some success at Tuesday's Central Conference track meet in Lexington.The Aurora boys ended up in the top three of the team standings, earning 90.5 points behind Northwest's 159.5 and Seward's 117.
Members of the Giltner girls track team take a celebratory lap around the track after clinching the Twin Valley Conference title Saturday in Shelton. It was the Giltner girls’ first conference title since winning the CRC championship in 2019, part of a five-year run.

Members of the Giltner girls track team take a celebratory lap around the track after clinching the Twin Valley Conference title Saturday in Shelton. It was the Giltner girls’ first conference title since winning the CRC championship in 2019, part of a five-year run.

Lady Hornets race to TVC championship

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
As the temperatures warmed up on Saturday in Shelton, Giltner’s lead in the girls team standings increased alongside it. The Lady Hornets pulled away late in the day to earn its first Twin Valley Conference championship since moving to the conference three years ago.
Alex Dick (9) gets congratulated by teammate Canon Allen after one of Dick’s five goals during Saturday’s win over Madison. Dick’s five goals in a single game ties Allen’s single-game school record, which was set earlier this season.

Alex Dick (9) gets congratulated by teammate Canon Allen after one of Dick’s five goals during Saturday’s win over Madison. Dick’s five goals in a single game ties Allen’s single-game school record, which was set earlier this season.

Dick ties record with five goals

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Aurora sophomore Alex Dick tied a school record with five goals Saturday, leading the charge for the Huskies in a convincing 10-0 win over winless Madison in the opening round of the soccer postseason.
Aurora’s Paityn Wyatt battles for possession near the midfield during the second half of the Lady Huskies’ 1-0 loss to Hastings in Saturday’s B-3 district opener

Aurora’s Paityn Wyatt battles for possession near the midfield during the second half of the Lady Huskies’ 1-0 loss to Hastings in Saturday’s B-3 district opener

Aurora girls end season with district loss at Hastings

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Aurora girls soccer team saw its season come to an end Saturday morning.The Lady Huskies had a couple opportunities late, but couldn’t get the equalizer as Hastings held on for a 1-0 win to open up B-3 district play at Hastings College.
Alex Dick (9) gets congratulated by teammate Canon Allen after one of Dick's five goals during Saturday's win over Madison.

Alex Dick (9) gets congratulated by teammate Canon Allen after one of Dick's five goals during Saturday's win over Madison.

Huskies win big

News Staff
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Aurora sophomore Alex Dick tied a school record with five goals Saturday, leading the charge for the Huskies in a convincing 10-0 win over winless Madison in the opening round of the soccer postseason.
Aurora grad Nate Boerkircher, pictured here during older brother Ian’s senior day at Nebraska in 2022, was selected 56th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars during Friday night’s NFL draft.

Aurora grad Nate Boerkircher, pictured here during older brother Ian’s senior day at Nebraska in 2022, was selected 56th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars during Friday night’s NFL draft.

‘Dream big and go after it’

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
I ended up missing the moment an Aurora hometown kid was drafted to the NFL because I was already occupied watching another Husky hero making threes in the NBA playoffs. I cannot believe I wrote that and have no idea how that’s real life.
Aurora’s Jordyn Slagle (right) celebrates a new school record of 57.75 in the 400 meter dash with former Husky competitor turned assistant coach Kyla Carlson during Monday’s CNTCs.

Aurora’s Jordyn Slagle (right) celebrates a new school record of 57.75 in the 400 meter dash with former Husky competitor turned assistant coach Kyla Carlson during Monday’s CNTCs.

Slagle breezes past Aurora 400 record at CNTCs

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Jordyn Slagle has officially gone where no other Lady Husky has gone before.The Aurora senior blazed a single lap at Monday’s frigid Central Nebraska Track Championships in Grand Island, setting a new school record time of 57.75 that was more than fast enough to win the 400 meter dash.