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Carlos Collazo tied Aurora's school record with 285 rushing yards in Aurora's 34-14 win over Scottsbluff Friday in the Class B quarterfinals.

Carlos Collazo tied Aurora's school record with 285 rushing yards in Aurora's 34-14 win over Scottsbluff Friday in the Class B quarterfinals.

Collazo carries Huskies to semis

Richard Rhoden
Friday, November 5, 2021
Carlos Collazo may not be human.  The Aurora junior ran through and past Scottsbluff's defense, tying Aurora's single-game school record for rushing yards with 285 on 29 carries and four touchdowns as Aurora defeated Scottsbluff, 34-14 Friday night in the Class B quarterfinals.
HPC’s Kenzie Wruble led the Storm attack with 11 during a three-set win over Osceola in the D2-3 subdistrict final at home Oct. 26.

HPC’s Kenzie Wruble led the Storm attack with 11 during a three-set win over Osceola in the D2-3 subdistrict final at home Oct. 26.

HPC Storm qualifies for back-to-back district final games

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Before 2020, High Plains had never made it to a district final game in volleyball. Now, they’ve qualified in back-to-back years.  The Lady Storm earned their way in, winning the D2-3 subdistrict final over Osceola in front of a home crowd Oct. 26, doing so in three sets.
Aurora celebrates a rally during a four-set loss to GINW in the B-6 district final contest Saturday.

Aurora celebrates a rally during a four-set loss to GINW in the B-6 district final contest Saturday.

GINW edges Aurora in B-6 district final

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
There were two bands, two sets of student sections and loud, oh was it loud.  It was everything desirable with a trip to state on the line between a pair of rivals. The streak verses the upset.
Aurora's bid for a state volleyball tournament appearance fell a game short, losing to GINW Saturday in the B-6 final.

Aurora's bid for a state volleyball tournament appearance fell a game short, losing to GINW Saturday in the B-6 final.

GINW edges Aurora in B-6 final

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 30, 2021
The atmosphere was electric and the play on the court matched the intensity.  Aurora had the advantage first, but Grand Island Northwest had the last laugh, defeating the Lady Huskies in four, 23-25, 25-22, 25-17 and 25-21 in the B-6 district final from GINW Saturday morning.
Gage Griffith wrestles Lexington's ballcarrier to the ground in Aurora's 47-7 win over the Minutemen Friday.

Gage Griffith wrestles Lexington's ballcarrier to the ground in Aurora's 47-7 win over the Minutemen Friday.

Huskies roll Lexington in first round

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 29, 2021
Aurora's trek through the Class B playoffs began in smothering fashion.  The Huskies won the turnover battle, blocked multiple punts and shut down Lexington's offense as Aurora rolled to a 49-7 win in the first round of the Class B playoffs.
Aurora will play at GINW in the B-6 district final Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.

Aurora will play at GINW in the B-6 district final Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.

Area teams set for district finals

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Two area teams will compete Saturday for a spot in next week's state volleyball tournament in Lincoln.  Aurora (15-18) will play an all-too-familiar opponent, taking on Grand Island Northwest (23-11) Saturday at 11 a.m. in GI.
Senior Isaac Bisbee, left, and sophomore Lucas Gautier run side by side mid-way through the Class C state cross country race Friday in Kearney.

Senior Isaac Bisbee, left, and sophomore Lucas Gautier run side by side mid-way through the Class C state cross country race Friday in Kearney.

Huskies run to 9th place state finish Friday afternoon

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Aurora cross country runners all ran better than their season average at Friday’s state meet in Kearney, though the end result wasn’t quite what coach Tony Sigler had in mind for his Huskies.
Aurora senior Elena Kuehner, pictured middle, heads for the first curve in a sea of runners vying for position at the start of the state cross country meet.

Aurora senior Elena Kuehner, pictured middle, heads for the first curve in a sea of runners vying for position at the start of the state cross country meet.

State medal fulfills Kuehner goal in last high school race

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Four years of training, learning and competing as a cross country runner came down to one final day for Aurora senior Elena Kuehner, who capped her high school career by earning a medal at the Class C state meet in Kearney.
HPC’s Alexis Kalkwarf (right) and Giltner’s Reagen Thompson battle at the net during the Storm’s three-set win over the Hornets Monday.

HPC’s Alexis Kalkwarf (right) and Giltner’s Reagen Thompson battle at the net during the Storm’s three-set win over the Hornets Monday.

High Plains ends Giltner’s season at D2-3 subdistricts

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
HPC’s march toward a potential first-ever trip to the state volleyball tournament started off nearly perfect Monday night.  The Lady Storm made quick work of Giltner, defeating the Hornets in three sets 25-19, 25-9 and 25-20 at home to start the D2-3 subdistrict tournament.