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HPC’s Brooke Bannister shoots the gap on Giltner’s Alice Wiles. Bannister had a game-high 16 kills in a win over the Lady Hornets. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

HPC’s Brooke Bannister shoots the gap on Giltner’s Alice Wiles. Bannister had a game-high 16 kills in a win over the Lady Hornets. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Storm best Hornets in area triangular

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
In an early-season gauge for both teams, Giltner and High Plains put on a show for those limited in attendance. After getting off to a slow start, the Lady Storm charged ahead thanks to some aggressive attacks, defeating the Lady Hornets in three sets, 21-25, 25-19 and 25-16.
Huskies ‘let one slip away’ in Bennington Friday

Huskies ‘let one slip away’ in Bennington Friday

Huskies ‘let one slip away’ in Bennington Friday

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Aurora coach Kyle Peterson said he felt like his team “let one slip away” Friday in Bennington, where the Huskies turned the ball over three times on potential go-ahead drives before ultimately falling to the Badgers, 31-18.
Above: Lauryn Thomas slides safely into second base following a base hit. At right, Rylee Olsen had a three-run homer and pitched a one-hit shutout in a 17-0 win at Centennial. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Above: Lauryn Thomas slides safely into second base following a base hit. At right, Rylee Olsen had a three-run homer and pitched a one-hit shutout in a 17-0 win at Centennial. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Olsen’s highlight night lifts Aurora to 17-0 victory

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
A big test for the Aurora softball team came and went at the 4-Diamond Complex Thursday night. Conference and area rival York came to town with the Dukes using a late-inning surge to defeat the Lady Huskies, 10-5.
Max Wiarda gives one last push at the finish line during the Seward Invite to hold his position against the field. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Max Wiarda gives one last push at the finish line during the Seward Invite to hold his position against the field. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Huskies put together top 10 run at tough Seward Invite

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Aurora boys cross country team fought the crowds at Seward on Thursday to push themselves to set personal best times on the hilly and winding course. “I was really happy with how they boys ran,” Aurora coach Tony Sigler reported.
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Lady Huskies fall in five at Duke Dome

News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Aurora was again in position to defeat a ranked opponent Thursday night, but came up just short. The Lady Huskies held a 2-1 lead in the match over Class B No. 6 York on the road Thursday, but the Dukes rallied to win the match in five, 19-25, 25-22, 20-25, 25-14 and 15-10.
Kaitlyn Oswald (left) and Natalie Bisbee set their pace at the beginning of the Seward Invite. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Kaitlyn Oswald (left) and Natalie Bisbee set their pace at the beginning of the Seward Invite. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Aurora set for home cross country invitational Friday

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Hills, a winding path and a bright, shining sun couldn’t slow down the Lady Huskies at the Seward Invite on Thursday. Aurora’s runners squared off against 11 other teams in a new layout course that challenged those in attendance.
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Husky coaching staff

News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Aurora football coaching staff includes, front from left: Kyle Peterson, Tate Erbst, Cole Ashby, Tim Elge. Back row: James McCartney, Scott Jones, Garret Johns, Madison Farris, Dana Thompson. Not pictured is Gary Peters. News-Register/Kurt Johnson
Emily Pedersen carded a 110 at Thursday’s York Invite, finishing just out of the medal count. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Emily Pedersen carded a 110 at Thursday’s York Invite, finishing just out of the medal count. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Darbro snags medal at York Invite Thursday

News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Riley Darbro brought home the first hardware of the season for the Aurora girls golf team, finishing 10th at Thursday’s York Invitational.