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Giltner track coach Nancy Lockmon received the 2021 CNTC coach of the year award during Monday’s meet. She was joined by Hornet assistant coaches Kirsten Kreutz (left) and Chip Bartos.

Giltner track coach Nancy Lockmon received the 2021 CNTC coach of the year award during Monday’s meet. She was joined by Hornet assistant coaches Kirsten Kreutz (left) and Chip Bartos.

Giltner’s Lockmon honored as CNTC coach of the year

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
For the first time in years, Giltner’s Nancy Lockmon didn’t attend Monday’s Central Nebraska Track Championships while wearing a stopwatch around her neck.  She still left the event with some hardware.
HPC’s Trevor Carlstrom was a runner-up finisher in the long jump event at his home invite last week.

HPC’s Trevor Carlstrom was a runner-up finisher in the long jump event at his home invite last week.

Area tracksters compete at High Plains Invite last week

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
For the first time this season, the area trio of Giltner, Hampton and High Plains were all in action at the same place at the same time.  The Hornets, Hawks and Storm competed at the High Plains Invite hosted at Osceola’s track April 14 with several solid performances all around.
Aurora’s Kyler Gross receives heavy contact from York’s Emmet Heiss during the Duke’s 2-0 win over the Huskies Saturday.

Aurora’s Kyler Gross receives heavy contact from York’s Emmet Heiss during the Duke’s 2-0 win over the Huskies Saturday.

Huskies finish 4th as conference hosts

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
A solid start to the Central Conference tournament was offset by a few bumps in the road.  The Huskies won its opening round matchup to make the semifinals, but lost matches to York and Schuyler to finish fourth in a weekend tournament played in Aurora.
Aurora’s Raina Cattau plays tough defense on the backline during Aurora’s 5-0 win over Seward Thursday

Aurora’s Raina Cattau plays tough defense on the backline during Aurora’s 5-0 win over Seward Thursday

Lady Huskies finish 3rd in conference tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
What a weekend for Ellie Hutsell and her soccer teammates.  The Aurora junior tallied seven goals during the Central Conference tournament played at Streeter Park.
Aurora’s Eli Warnke battles for possession with a Crete player during Aurora’s 2-1 win over the Cardinals Thursday.

Aurora’s Eli Warnke battles for possession with a Crete player during Aurora’s 2-1 win over the Cardinals Thursday.

Home cooking puts Huskies back on track

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The Aurora boys soccer team got back on track with three games in a four-day stretch, winning two of the three.  The Huskies dropped a 4-0 game to Kearney Catholic April 6 before defeating Crete 2-1 Thursday and York 3-2 in overtime for a makeup game.
Kaylee Crosby won her 100 dash prelim and eventually finished fifth in the event at the Broken Bow Invite Friday afternoon.

Kaylee Crosby won her 100 dash prelim and eventually finished fifth in the event at the Broken Bow Invite Friday afternoon.

To the line!

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Mother Nature threw everything it could at those competing at the Broken Bow Invite Friday.  The temperatures dipped around 40 and below, the wind howled at upwards of 30 mph and the rain came off and on throughout the event.
Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal waits for the other players in his group to play just off the No. 7 green at Poco Creek Golf Course March 31. Nachtigal posted a 44 on the course, fifth-best of the day.

Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal waits for the other players in his group to play just off the No. 7 green at Poco Creek Golf Course March 31. Nachtigal posted a 44 on the course, fifth-best of the day.

Huskies win home golf triangular

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
In a bit more of a lighter pace, the Husky golf team competed in a home triangular with Grand Island Northwest and Hastings St. Cecilia at Poco Creek March 31.  Aurora’s varsity team was joined by its JV squad and a few others as nearly half of its team got a taste of high school competition.
Aurora’s Alexander Wheeler came up just short on this header attempt during second half play against Grand Island Northwest March 30, a 3-0 loss to the Vikings.

Aurora’s Alexander Wheeler came up just short on this header attempt during second half play against Grand Island Northwest March 30, a 3-0 loss to the Vikings.

Huskies score shutout win at Columbus Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Coming off a loss earlier in the week, the Aurora boys soccer team answered the bell.  The Huskies dropped a 3-0 contest to area rival Grand Island Northwest in its first home game March 30, but bounced back for a 5-0 win at Columbus Lakeview Thursday.
Aurora’s Mack Owens finished third in the high jump with a mark of 5-10 at the Norris Invite Thursday.

Aurora’s Mack Owens finished third in the high jump with a mark of 5-10 at the Norris Invite Thursday.

Aurora faces stiff competition at Norris Invite

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
A couple Aurora athletes pushed themselves onto the all-time list to start the 2021 outdoor season.  The Huskies were in action at the highly-competitive Norris Invite Thursday with some of Class B’s best in action.
Aurora Huskies

Aurora Huskies

Asher hired as Husky boys basketball coach

News Staff
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Kevin Asher has accepted the boys basketball head coaching position at Aurora High School, the school announced Thursday.  Asher coached at Wood River during the 2020-21 season and has also spent time at Elm Creek, Norfolk Catholic, Millard West, Pender and Hastings St. Cecilia.