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Aurora’s bench went bonkers after Rylee Olsen sank the game-winning three-point shot in Saturday’s win over Lexington.

Aurora’s bench went bonkers after Rylee Olsen sank the game-winning three-point shot in Saturday’s win over Lexington.

Olsen swishes final dagger

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Rylee Olsen isn’t Aurora’s top option from behind the arc. Sometimes, though, the clutch gene outweighs everything else.  The Aurora senior swished a three from the top of the key with 43 seconds left to help the Lady Huskies take down Lexington 42-39 Saturday at home.
Carsen Staehr put together a career afternoon Saturday against Lexington, totaling 27 points while going six of six from three-point range.

Carsen Staehr put together a career afternoon Saturday against Lexington, totaling 27 points while going six of six from three-point range.

Huskies find shooting touch

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Carsen Staehr’s efforts Saturday may be proof of Aurora’s recent offensive woes clearly in the rear-view mirror.  Staehr had a career day, bagging 27 points on nine of 12 shooting while going a perfect six of six from three-point range as the Huskies downed Lexington 72-50 on its home floor.
Kaylee Crosby signed her letter of intent to run track at Nebraska Wesleyan with her parents, Mike and Carrie as well as Aurora coaches Gordon Wilson and Kelly Boshart and younger brother, Kayden.

Kaylee Crosby signed her letter of intent to run track at Nebraska Wesleyan with her parents, Mike and Carrie as well as Aurora coaches Gordon Wilson and Kelly Boshart and younger brother, Kayden.

Speedster Crosby set to join Nebraska Wesleyan track

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Kaylee Crosby has come a long way from hosting her own track meets as a young athlete, dreaming of the big stage.  The Aurora senior has been to Omaha Burke and done well against the state’s best. Now, she has an opportunity to compete at the next level.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

What’s your name?

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
It’s time we put a bow around this year’s college football recruiting season, so here are some of the recent recruits who signed on the dotted line for 2022 making my All-Name team: I’ll start off with Jeffry M’ba of Auburn. Interesting last name to say the least.
Natalie Bisbee was almost shocked as she qualified for the state wrestling tournament.

Natalie Bisbee was almost shocked as she qualified for the state wrestling tournament.

Straight six

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Aurora had five opportunities to qualify for the first-ever NSAA girls state wrestling tournament.  The Lady Huskies had a 100 percent success rate.  Aurora will send five athletes to the inaugural girls state wrestling tournament in Omaha Feb.
Aurora senior Kaylee Crosby signed with Nebraska Wesleyan's track and field team Wednesday.

Aurora senior Kaylee Crosby signed with Nebraska Wesleyan's track and field team Wednesday.

Crosby signs with NE Wesleyan

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Nebraska Wesleyan added speed and quickness to its lineup Wednesday.  Aurora senior Kaylee Crosby made her college choice official, signing a letter of intent to continue her academic and track and field career at Nebraska Wesleyan.
Hannah Hodgman signed on to join the Hastings College cheer team alongside her mother, Michelle Aase, HPC cheer coach Jayden Urkoski and Hastings College coach Jordan Smith.

Hannah Hodgman signed on to join the Hastings College cheer team alongside her mother, Michelle Aase, HPC cheer coach Jayden Urkoski and Hastings College coach Jordan Smith.

Hodgman commits to Hastings College to join cheer team

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Hannah Hodman considers herself to be an adrenaline junkie. She loves to compete.  She’s found a way to fuel both of those passions.  The High Plains senior signed an intent to continue her academic career at Hastings College while joining the cheerleading team for the Broncos Jan. 26.
Carsen Staehr finds a gap between two Seward defenders during a 49-33 loss to Seward in the Central Conference semifinals Thursday.

Carsen Staehr finds a gap between two Seward defenders during a 49-33 loss to Seward in the Central Conference semifinals Thursday.

Huskies stumble in tournament rematch with Seward

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Seward did it again. For the second time in as many weeks, the Aurora boys basketball team had no answer for the Bluejays as Seward took down the top-seeded Huskies 49-33 in the semifinals of the Central Conference tournament Thursday in Seward’s home gym.
Tiffany Senff was one of three individual champions for the Lady Huskies at Saturday’s Central Conference meet in Lakeview.

Tiffany Senff was one of three individual champions for the Lady Huskies at Saturday’s Central Conference meet in Lakeview.

Trio of Lady Huskies win conference gold

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Don’t look now but Aurora’s girls wrestlers are peaking at the right time.  During the first-ever Central Conference girls tournament, the Lady Huskies featured three individual champions and a third place effort as a team at Saturday’s event held at Lakeview high school.
Tiffany Senff was one of three gold medalists for Aurora's girls team at Saturday's Central Conference tournament.

Tiffany Senff was one of three gold medalists for Aurora's girls team at Saturday's Central Conference tournament.

Huskies sport seven champs at conference

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Aurora's wrestling team pushed 10 wrestlers through the finals in both the boys and girls brackets.  Seven of those won gold.  The Husky boys finished runner-up while the girls team finished third at Saturday's Central Conference meet held at Columbus Lakeview.