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Charlie Evans (left) and Jayden Slagle race side by side throughout the Crete course at Doane University. Evans ran second in the boys race with Slagle placing fourth.

Charlie Evans (left) and Jayden Slagle race side by side throughout the Crete course at Doane University. Evans ran second in the boys race with Slagle placing fourth.

Huskies race to 2nd at conference

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Huskies brought the dogfight to Crete Thursday, coming home as runner-up finishers at the Central Conference race behind one of Class B’s finest.Aurora scored 27 points, just five points behind Lexington, who won the team title with 22. Seward was a distant third with 59 points.
Gage Friesen had another huge night on the ground for HPC in a 47-20 win over Lawrence-Nelson Friday, including 196 yards on 18 carries with three TDs. Friesen added 20 tackles defensively and a pick six.

Gage Friesen had another huge night on the ground for HPC in a 47-20 win over Lawrence-Nelson Friday, including 196 yards on 18 carries with three TDs. Friesen added 20 tackles defensively and a pick six.

Friesen, Storm race past Lawrence-Nelson

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
High Plains coach Greg Wood shouldered the blame on what was a difficult quarter and a half of football. According to Wood, the Storm got too far away from “what we do best.” Once HPC got back to Storm football, the floodgates opened.
Elizabeth Luebbe sails an attack past two Hastings defenders during Aurora’s four-set win over the Tigers. Luebbe totaled five kills in the match.

Elizabeth Luebbe sails an attack past two Hastings defenders during Aurora’s four-set win over the Tigers. Luebbe totaled five kills in the match.

Lady Huskies win a grinder in the Hastings jungle

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
It wasn’t always pretty, but when it mattered most, Aurora’s hitters came through.After giving up a late lead in set one, the Aurora volleyball team took the next three in a four-set win at Hastings Thursday, 23-15, 25-15, 25-23 and 26-24.
Gage Friesen rushed for three TDs and added a pick six as HPC defeated Lawrence-Nelson, 47-20 Friday.

Gage Friesen rushed for three TDs and added a pick six as HPC defeated Lawrence-Nelson, 47-20 Friday.

Friday night roundup week 7

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 11, 2024
The High Plains football team fell behind early, but left no doubt in the end.Powered by three Gage Friesen rushing touchdowns as well as a pick six, the Storm turned a 14-3 deficit into a 47-20 win at home Friday night.The win moves HPC to a 5-2 record with one game left in the regular season.
GICC’s game-winning run over Aurora was this close at the plate as the throw down to Londyn Teahon was just a bit late. The Crusaders escaped with a 9-8 win over the Huskies Monday in the opening round of the B-8 subdistrict tournament in York.

GICC’s game-winning run over Aurora was this close at the plate as the throw down to Londyn Teahon was just a bit late. The Crusaders escaped with a 9-8 win over the Huskies Monday in the opening round of the B-8 subdistrict tournament in York.

Aurora’s magical season cut short

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Every time Grand Island Central Catholic threw a haymaker, Aurora answered the bell. Unfortunately for the Huskies, the Crusaders got the final call.
Aurora’s Jeryn McClain (76) beats his man and puts pressure on AC’s QB Jackson Sughroue late in the second half of the Huskies’ 21-7 win over the Patriots Friday.

Aurora’s Jeryn McClain (76) beats his man and puts pressure on AC’s QB Jackson Sughroue late in the second half of the Huskies’ 21-7 win over the Patriots Friday.

Husky defense locks down Patriot attack

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Aurora spotted Adams Central a first-quarter touchdown Friday before exploding for 21 second quarter points to earn a key 21-7 district win at home.The Huskies were slow out of the gate but recovered well in what coach Kyle Peterson said was a solid performance in a must-win game.
Bryce Joseph was a key target in the Hampton passing game, catching a pair of touchdowns for the Hawks in a 45-34 win at Shelton.

Bryce Joseph was a key target in the Hampton passing game, catching a pair of touchdowns for the Hawks in a 45-34 win at Shelton.

Hampton finds stride in Thursday night road clash

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Tyler Mollevik played most of Hampton’s Thursday night clash in Shelton one-handed. Early in the game, the Hampton junior suffered a shoulder injury, preventing him from certain movements and motions.
Hampton's defense swarms to the football during a 45-34 win at Shelton Thursday.

Hampton's defense swarms to the football during a 45-34 win at Shelton Thursday.

Friday night roundup week 6

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Aurora made it two in a row Friday night, going 1-0 in the district at the same time.The Huskies put out a stout defensive effort, holding Adams Central scoreless in the second half of a 21-7 win at home Friday.
Aurora senior QB Booker Scheierman holds the hammer trophy high as the Huskies and AHS students celebrate defeating rival Grand Island Northwest 36-35 in a wild Homecoming comeback victory Friday. Aurora trailed 28-0 in the first half before scoring the game-winning two-point conversion with 15 seconds left.

Aurora senior QB Booker Scheierman holds the hammer trophy high as the Huskies and AHS students celebrate defeating rival Grand Island Northwest 36-35 in a wild Homecoming comeback victory Friday. Aurora trailed 28-0 in the first half before scoring the game-winning two-point conversion with 15 seconds left.

The Hammer stays home

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Aurora Huskies flipped the script and dropped the hammer after Friday’s first half, overcoming a 28-0 deficit with a dramatic 36-35 comeback win decided in the final seconds on a two-point conversion.
Aurora’s Hailey Hoff sets the offense for the Huskies during a four-set loss to Grand Island Northwest last week.

Aurora’s Hailey Hoff sets the offense for the Huskies during a four-set loss to Grand Island Northwest last week.

Vikings down Huskies in four

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Much like the week before, Aurora’s volleyball team found itself in a wild, back and forth home contest with a rival.Unfortunately for the Huskies, the end result was the same, too, as the visiting Grand Island Northwest Vikings pulled out a four-set win, 17-25, 26-24, 26-24 and 25-15 Sept. 24.