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Giltner’s Jacob Smith shares an emphatic hug with Hornet throwing coach Chip Bartos after Smith qualified for the state track meet in the discus.

Giltner’s Jacob Smith shares an emphatic hug with Hornet throwing coach Chip Bartos after Smith qualified for the state track meet in the discus.

Hornets punch five tickets to state track meet in Omaha

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
One thing that had Giltner assistant track coach Chip Bartos smiling from ear to ear last week was the turnout from the Hornet boys in the throws.  At day’s end, two Giltner boys qualified for state in the throws while the Lady Hornets added a couple representatives as well.
Tate Nachtigal was the surprise of the B-3 district field, qualifying for next week’s Class B state golf tournament.

Tate Nachtigal was the surprise of the B-3 district field, qualifying for next week’s Class B state golf tournament.

Nachtigal steals valuable state golf ticket

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Going into Monday’s B-3 District meet at York Country Club, Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal wasn’t on the radar for most people to keep an eye on.  He certainly is now.  Nachtigal, who entered the district meet as Aurora’s No.
Tate Nachtigal, pictured here playing at Elks CC during the Central Conference meet Friday, earned his first-ever varsity medal with a PR 85 at GICC’s Invite May 4.

Tate Nachtigal, pictured here playing at Elks CC during the Central Conference meet Friday, earned his first-ever varsity medal with a PR 85 at GICC’s Invite May 4.

Huskies finish 3rd at conference meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Elks Country Club in Columbus provided a challenge for Friday’s Central Conference meet.  The rough was a challenge and putting was at a premium as Aurora ended the day with two medalists and a third place team effort.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

Nebraska’s 2022 draft prospects

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Following the completion of the annual spring game, Nebraska’s football program is officially on hiatus. And that’s no doubt a good thing, giving players a mental break after the COVID-plagued 2020 campaign, leading right into winter conditioning and spring ball.
Giltner’s Camden Humphrey ran the first leg in the 4x800 relay. The Hornets finished fifth in the event with a time of 9:45.16.

Giltner’s Camden Humphrey ran the first leg in the 4x800 relay. The Hornets finished fifth in the event with a time of 9:45.16.

CRC showdown a windy affair Saturday in Osceola

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
A tough field of competitors and gusty winds made it a challenging day for area track and field teams Saturday in Osceola, where several PRs were set during this year’s Crossroads Conference showdown.
Aurora senior Jameson Herzberg battles for position with a Northwest defender during B7 District play in Grand Island. The Vikings won the game, 3-0.

Aurora senior Jameson Herzberg battles for position with a Northwest defender during B7 District play in Grand Island. The Vikings won the game, 3-0.

Huskies raise the bar with 10-win soccer season

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
A memorable boys soccer season came to an end Monday as the Huskies fell to Grand Island Northwest 3-0 in B-7 District play. The loss ends Aurora’s season at 10-8, going down in Husky history as the first boys soccer team to post a winning record.
Former Husky Austin Allen and Nebraska coach Scott Frost share a light-hearted moment during Nebraska’s Spring Game Saturday.

Former Husky Austin Allen and Nebraska coach Scott Frost share a light-hearted moment during Nebraska’s Spring Game Saturday.

Special return to Memorial Stadium

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Even with temperatures sweltering above 80 degrees, goosebumps and shivers jolted my body when Nebraska coach Scott Frost said during the pregame Tunnel Walk video, “Welcome back to Memorial Stadium.” It felt just like going back home after a long hiatus. Saturday, everything felt normal.
The Giltner girls 3200 relay completes a handoff.

The Giltner girls 3200 relay completes a handoff.

CRC showdown

Kurt Johnson
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Giltner, Hampton and High Plains athletes competed against each other in a stiff breeze at Osceola Saturday during this year's CRC showdown. For track meet results and coach comments, see this week's ANR.
Blake DeVries plays tough defense near the goal during Aurora’s 7-0 loss to Lexington at home Thursday.

Blake DeVries plays tough defense near the goal during Aurora’s 7-0 loss to Lexington at home Thursday.

Aurora goes the distance with one of Class B’s finest

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
It was a learning experience last week for the Husky soccer team.  Aurora picked up a 5-0 win at Seward April 20 before a 7-0 loss to Lexington at home Thursday and a 2-0 loss at Waverly Saturday.
Aurora’s Zayden Roberts battles for possession in the second half of Aurora’s 3-1 overtime loss to Lexington Thursday.

Aurora’s Zayden Roberts battles for possession in the second half of Aurora’s 3-1 overtime loss to Lexington Thursday.

Aurora loses late lead to Lexington

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
It was quite the up and down week for the Aurora girls soccer team.  The Lady Huskies went 2-2 over a four-game stretch, but there was also a feeling of “what could have been.” Aurora began the week April 20 with a 4-0 road win at Seward before dropping an overtime contest at home against Lexington.