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The sun shone brightly as the game began on a picture-perfect night for the season opener, a contest the Huskies dropped to Pierce, 41-28. Aurora defenders move in here to stop Brenden Bolling for no gain.

The sun shone brightly as the game began on a picture-perfect night for the season opener, a contest the Huskies dropped to Pierce, 41-28. Aurora defenders move in here to stop Brenden Bolling for no gain.

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Pierce ground game topples Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Huskies went toe to toe with a bigger football team Friday night with a thrilling home opener against Pierce all tied at 28 early in the fourth quarter.
Hampton back Jack Bullis throws a mean stiff arm on his way to a rushing touchdown, one of four on the day and eight TDs in the game.

Hampton back Jack Bullis throws a mean stiff arm on his way to a rushing touchdown, one of four on the day and eight TDs in the game.

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Bullis, Hawks run wild in season opener

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
A year ago, Hampton speedster Jackson Bullis began the season with seven touchdowns. He somehow bested that Friday afternoon.The Hawk senior found pay dirt eight times in a variety of ways as the Hawks opened the 2024 campaign with a 72-28 win over Parkview Christian.
Hampton's Jack Bullis scored eight times in a 72-28 win at Parkview Christian Friday.

Hampton's Jack Bullis scored eight times in a 72-28 win at Parkview Christian Friday.

Friday night roundup week 1

Richard Rhoden
Friday, August 30, 2024
Hampton scored, and scored, and scored to open the 2024 season Friday night.Hawk senior Jack Bullis found pay dirt eight times as Hampton picked up a 72-28 win at Parkview Christian, highlighting the area's efforts to start the 2024 fall football season.
The Aurora softball team awaits Emely Gonzalez at the plate after her home run Friday against Auburn. As a team, the Huskies hit four homers in its first four games, sporting a 2-2 record in the win-loss column.

The Aurora softball team awaits Emely Gonzalez at the plate after her home run Friday against Auburn. As a team, the Huskies hit four homers in its first four games, sporting a 2-2 record in the win-loss column.

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Husky offense stout in season debut

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Adi Fahrnbruch began her defense of the ANR female athlete of the year honors in the most impressive way possible.The Husky senior belted the first pitch of the season out of the park Thursday in Lexington, highlighting a 12-2 win on opening night for Aurora.
Michaela Perry, a 2012 Northwest graduate, is set to take over the Aurora volleyball program for the 2024 season.

Michaela Perry, a 2012 Northwest graduate, is set to take over the Aurora volleyball program for the 2024 season.

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Perry excited about opportunity with Aurora

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Michaela (Schimmer) Perry understands the Aurora-Grand Island Northwest rivalry quite well. She saw it first-hand as a player for the Vikings. Now, she’ll get another look changing sides as the head coach for the Husky volleyball program.
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Build the statue

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
I’m about a month too late on writing this, which seems about par for the course in my life of late. And no, I certainly wasn’t shooting par on the course, either.
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The Legend of Oz: Going pro

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Austin Allen was on the farm -- waiting, hoping, daydreaming -- for his phone to ring.It was late in the day. Oz was driving a full semi from the field to the grain bin when that call he so desperately wanted finally came.
Austin Allen played five years in total for the Huskers, including a redshirt season in 2017. Allen was selected as the Big Ten Tight End of the Year during his senior year in 2021, during which he collected 38 receptions for 602 yards, both Nebraska records for his position.

Austin Allen played five years in total for the Huskers, including a redshirt season in 2017. Allen was selected as the Big Ten Tight End of the Year during his senior year in 2021, during which he collected 38 receptions for 602 yards, both Nebraska records for his position.

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The Legend of Oz: Big Red Captain

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Austin Allen still remembers his ‘welcome to college football’ moment quite well. It was his first practice with the Huskers as a true freshman in the fall of 2017. For those familiar with the Oklahoma drill, it’s a practice technique used to test players in full contact situations.
Austin Allen made this now infamous catch against Elkhorn South in the 2015 state final. The officials ruled it an incomplete pass.

Austin Allen made this now infamous catch against Elkhorn South in the 2015 state final. The officials ruled it an incomplete pass.

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The Legend of Oz: Hometown hero

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
It was a 4th and 1. There was 1:07 remaining on the clock, game tied up. This was the Class B state semifinals, the winner taking a first-class trip to Memorial Stadium. A moment every Nebraska kid dreams about.
Evan Hermanson pitched 4-1/3 innings against York, doing so in just 55 pitches.

Evan Hermanson pitched 4-1/3 innings against York, doing so in just 55 pitches.

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Pinnacle Bank Seniors finish season at Wahoo

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Post 42 Seniors team was down to its last out of the season, but still made it interesting.