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The trailer races were a fan-favorite at the Hamilton County Fair.

The trailer races were a fan-favorite at the Hamilton County Fair.

Record crowd enjoys fair trailer races

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The grandstands at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds were filled to capacity and then some Saturday night for a trailer race event that has become a popular draw.
Jayson Havens (right) fist pumps Cayden Phillips during Aurora’s 9-1 win over Crete.

Jayson Havens (right) fist pumps Cayden Phillips during Aurora’s 9-1 win over Crete.

Small ball turns big plays for Aurora Seniors team

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Post  42 Seniors team made a few adjustments on the fly during the Class B Area 1 tournament in Fairbury this weekend hoping to extend its season.  It worked, as Aurora used several small-ball tactics at the plate to defeat Crete and nearly pick up a win over York.
Austin Allen was one of three Nebraska football players to represent the Huskers at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis last week.

Austin Allen was one of three Nebraska football players to represent the Huskers at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis last week.

Allen represents B1G Red at media days

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Austin Allen isn’t much of a coffee guy. He doesn’t drink any soda, either -- hasn’t since 2011.  The former Husky has plenty of natural energy, leaving before dawn Thursday morning on a flight for Big Ten Media days in Indianapolis as the spokesman for the Huskers offense.  That’s a huge deal.
Alex Kubik

Alex Kubik

Kubik earns 2nd team All-American honors at Wesleyan

News Staff
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Nebraska Wesleyan men’s golf student-athlete Alex Kubik was named a Division III PING second-team All-American by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Kubik becomes the 18th All-American in program history, the first since 2014, and earned his first career All-American accolade.
Ian Boerkircher goes through warm-ups before the spring game in April, which was his first on-field experience as a Nebraska player.

Ian Boerkircher goes through warm-ups before the spring game in April, which was his first on-field experience as a Nebraska player.

An unforgettable experience

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
In the history of Nebraska football, there may never have been a brother combination who got the thrill of experienceng the wild rush of the tunnel walk, in full uniform, for the very first time together. At least not until now.
Poco Creek Golf Course

Poco Creek Golf Course

Kaminski/Nielsen win Poco Creek member/guest title

Kurt Johnson
Monday, July 19, 2021
Dan Kaminski and Jared Nielsen won championship honors of the annual Member/Guest Tournament held this weekend at Poco Creek Golf Course in Aurora. The winning team advanced from 27 holes of pool play Saturday, which began with a record 40 two-man teams.
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors infield has a meeting of the minds during a game earlier this season.

The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors infield has a meeting of the minds during a game earlier this season.

Pinnacle Bank Seniors end regular season with split DH

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
It was a split for the Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors team in a double-header last week.  After losing both games of a double-header to Gibbon/Shelton back on June 16, Aurora was victorious in one of two games played July 5 from Mitchell Field.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

A whole new world

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Honestly, I’m just not quite sure what to make of the NCAA’s new Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) guidelines. It’s all coming at me way too fast. On one hand, you have Nebraska’s Adrian Martinez inking a deal with Degree Deodorant, Lexi Sun clothing website going live at 12:01 a.m.
Bradin Kennedy comes up with a base hit during Aurora’s home loss to Central City Thursday.

Bradin Kennedy comes up with a base hit during Aurora’s home loss to Central City Thursday.

Aurora Coop Juniors rally for win over Kearney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
It was a busy stretch of competition for the Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team as the regular season winds down.  Aurora played three games in three days and now has one game left before districts begin this week.