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Deagan Handrup pushes himself during the final stretch at the Malcolm Invite finishing the race at 18:51.

Deagan Handrup pushes himself during the final stretch at the Malcolm Invite finishing the race at 18:51.

Huskies bounce back at UNK

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
After a tough race in Malcolm last week, the Huskies emerged in the runner-up spot at Monday’s UNK Invite.Charlie Evans paced Aurora, finishing fourth with a time of 17:17.32 while Jayden Slagle added an 11th place effort.
Booker Scheierman (2) and Keegan Chaney celebrate after keeping the Hammer home, defeating GINW 36-35 Friday.

Booker Scheierman (2) and Keegan Chaney celebrate after keeping the Hammer home, defeating GINW 36-35 Friday.

Friday night roundup week 5

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 27, 2024
Homecoming night across Hamilton County provided plenty of fireworks.The loud ovation just short of 10 p.m. Friday was the Huskies getting into the win column, rallying from a 28-0 deficit to defeat Grand Island Northwest, 36-35.
Londyn Teahon tees off during her first at-bat against Central City Thursday, a 5-3 win for the Huskies. Just two days earlier, Teahon hit a three-run walk-off homer against Grand Island Northwest, highlighting the team’s first win over the Vikings since 2010.

Londyn Teahon tees off during her first at-bat against Central City Thursday, a 5-3 win for the Huskies. Just two days earlier, Teahon hit a three-run walk-off homer against Grand Island Northwest, highlighting the team’s first win over the Vikings since 2010.

Teahon, Huskies sink Viking’s perfect ship

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Londyn Teahon hadn’t yet swung a softball bat the last time Aurora defeated Northwest on the diamond.The Aurora sophomore’s gigantic at-bat last week sank the Vikings’ perfect battleship and fueled what could be a magical second half of the season for the Huskies.
Kailey Dick runs ahead at midfield during the Central City Invite. Dick finished in 12th with a time of 22:18.

Kailey Dick runs ahead at midfield during the Central City Invite. Dick finished in 12th with a time of 22:18.

Lady Huskies claim title at Central City

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
It was golden day for the Lady Huskies cross country team as Aurora came back as champions of the Central City Invite.Aurora coach Tony Sigler commented that he was proud of the team’s overall success scoring 27 points.“The girls ran really competitive today,” Sigler said.
Gracie Kreutz keeps the ball alive during Giltner’s two-set win over Newman Grove/St. Edward.

Gracie Kreutz keeps the ball alive during Giltner’s two-set win over Newman Grove/St. Edward.

Hornets win three at home

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Giltner volleyball team kept it rolling last week, winning three of four to improve its record to 6-5 on the season.It started with a pair of 2-0 sweeps at home Sept. 17, defeating both Newman Grove/St. Edward and Elba.
Canon Allen explodes through the hole for the Huskies during a 42-28 loss at Scotus Friday.

Canon Allen explodes through the hole for the Huskies during a 42-28 loss at Scotus Friday.

Friday night roundup week 4

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 20, 2024
It was a tough night on the gridiron as all four Hamilton County teams faced road trips near the halfway point of the 2024 season.Aurora falls to 0-4 on the season as Columbus Scotus scored four second half touchdowns to down the Huskies, 42-28.
The Giltner volleyball team celebrates a pivotal point late in the first set of the Hornets’ victory over Hampton Thursday night. The Hornets and Hawks played in a triangular alongside Dorchester.

The Giltner volleyball team celebrates a pivotal point late in the first set of the Hornets’ victory over Hampton Thursday night. The Hornets and Hawks played in a triangular alongside Dorchester.

Hornets best Hawks in early-season rivalry

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Hampton and Giltner renewed its rivalry on the volleyball floor Thursday in the night cap of triangular play.The Hornet offense bested a solid Hawk defense as Giltner won the match in two, 25-22 and 25-12.
Josie Daugherty finished 18th at the Aurora Invite at Poco Creek Golf Course last Friday afternoon, helping the Huskies to a third place team finish.

Josie Daugherty finished 18th at the Aurora Invite at Poco Creek Golf Course last Friday afternoon, helping the Huskies to a third place team finish.

Aurora finishes third at home invite

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
While emotions were high, the Aurora girls cross country team battled to become the third overall team at its home meet Friday afternoon from Poco Creek.
Jayden Slagle finished sixth at the Aurora Invite with a time of 17:35, one of three medalists Friday for the Huskies.

Jayden Slagle finished sixth at the Aurora Invite with a time of 17:35, one of three medalists Friday for the Huskies.

Huskies take runner-up spot at Poco Creek Friday afternoon

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
It had been a challenging week both physically and mentally for the Aurora boys cross country team capped with  a highly emotional run at home Friday.Charlie Evans was the first of the Huskies to finish and top non-Hastings runner across the line in fourth with a time of 17:26.
Giltner's Blaydon White scored on a strip sack as part of the Hornets' effort Friday, a 58-34 loss to Blue Hill.

Giltner's Blaydon White scored on a strip sack as part of the Hornets' effort Friday, a 58-34 loss to Blue Hill.

Friday night roundup week 3

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 13, 2024
Friday the 13th wasn't a good night on the gridiron for most of our area football teams.Just one of the four area teams picked up a win during week three action, that being the Hampton Hawks with a shutout in its home opener.