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Ayeanna Smith in action Thursday night against Minden.

Ayeanna Smith in action Thursday night against Minden.

Making noise, and history

Dave Bradley
Friday, January 28, 2022
Aurora's Ayeanna Smith has control over a Minden wrestler Thursday night in front of a big and loud home crowd. The Lady Huskies wrestling team made history by hosting its first-ever meet, winning by the score of 36-30. For more photos and detailed coverage of the meet, see next week's ANR.
Lois Hixson is retiring as Aurora's volleyball coach after 16 successful seasons at the helm.

Lois Hixson is retiring as Aurora's volleyball coach after 16 successful seasons at the helm.

Hixson retires as Aurora volleyball coach

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Longtime Aurora volleyball coach Lois Hixson has decided to put her clipboard away for good.  Hixson, who has spent the previous 16 seasons as the head coach of the Aurora volleyball team has decided to step away from coaching, the school announced through a press release Thursday.
High Plains’ Tyler McNaught makes a pass in the lane during the Storm’s 48-37 opening round CRC Tournament victory over Meridian Saturday.

High Plains’ Tyler McNaught makes a pass in the lane during the Storm’s 48-37 opening round CRC Tournament victory over Meridian Saturday.

Storm boys down Merdian for first CRC tourney win since ’16

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
All three area boys teams have been eliminated from the Crossroads Conference Basketball Tournament in York, with High Plains falling to No. 1 seed Osceola in second-round action Monday while Hampton and Gitlner both lost their openers on Saturday.
Aurora’s Carlos Collazo tries to go in for a layup during the second half against Seward but gets fouled. Despite the loss the Huskies have secured the top seed in this week’s Central Conference Tournament.

Aurora’s Carlos Collazo tries to go in for a layup during the second half against Seward but gets fouled. Despite the loss the Huskies have secured the top seed in this week’s Central Conference Tournament.

Effort not enough to earn Aurora boys win

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Sometimes the harder you try, the less things go your way.
Giltner’s Dakon Wilson tries to make a play in the lane during the Hornets’ 70-27 loss to Osceola Friday night at home.

Giltner’s Dakon Wilson tries to make a play in the lane during the Hornets’ 70-27 loss to Osceola Friday night at home.

Hornets battle through tough stretch of rated opponents

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Giltner had a tough task last week, taking on three teams, all of which are listed in the Class D rankings and have a combined six losses.  The middle of those three games was Friday night, as Giltner welcomed Class D2 No. 7 Osceola to town.
Tate Nachtigal found an opportunity and slammed one home last week during Aurora’s win over Hastings.

Tate Nachtigal found an opportunity and slammed one home last week during Aurora’s win over Hastings.

Husky offense shines in pair of road wins

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Aurora began the week with a renewed sense of urgency and determination. It showed on the floor.  The Huskies extended its win streak to five with a dominant 57-21 victory over Hastings Jan. 11 as well as a come-from-behind 57-50 win at Elkhorn North Saturday.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

A love-hate relationship

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
In my lifetime, I’ve definitely had a love-hate relationship with the University of Texas. I just love to hate ‘em. Can’t stand the burnt orange. No apologies.
Drake Schafer loses control as the Hampton senior drives the lane during the Hawks’ 52-43 loss to High Plains Thursday. Schafer led his team with 17 points.

Drake Schafer loses control as the Hampton senior drives the lane during the Hawks’ 52-43 loss to High Plains Thursday. Schafer led his team with 17 points.

HPC Storm hold off fourth quarter Hampton rally

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Three scoring rallies in the second half told the story in an area matchup last week.  High Plains carried a 28-17 second half edge over Hampton to pick up a 52-43 win in Polk Thursday night.
Mack Owens was one of two individual gold medalists for the Huskies at the highly competitive Central City Invite Saturday. Owens still sports an unbeaten record into January.

Mack Owens was one of two individual gold medalists for the Huskies at the highly competitive Central City Invite Saturday. Owens still sports an unbeaten record into January.

Huskies deliver four finalists at Central City Invite

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Central City’s Invitational featured plenty of high stakes and heavy-hitting matches.  The Huskies were right in the thick of it with four wrestlers in the finals, two of those winners and a fourth place effort at the 16-team event Saturday.