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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.