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Aurora’s Maddie Ramaekers (12) and Paisley Bartek (15) are among a cluster battling for a rebound during Monday’s 68-41 win over Omaha Roncalli.

Aurora’s Maddie Ramaekers (12) and Paisley Bartek (15) are among a cluster battling for a rebound during Monday’s 68-41 win over Omaha Roncalli.

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Lady Huskies roll Roncalli

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Nearly a week out of the gym and nine days between games did little to slow down Aurora’s offensive attack.The Lady Huskies were on it from the tip Monday morning in the opening round of the Ashland-Greenwood holiday tournament, racking up 22 first-quarter points in a 68-41 win over Omaha Roncalli.
Aurora’s Ryan Staehr splits two Omaha Roncalli defenders on a dribble-drive second half play during a 54-41 loss to the Crimson Pride Monday.

Aurora’s Ryan Staehr splits two Omaha Roncalli defenders on a dribble-drive second half play during a 54-41 loss to the Crimson Pride Monday.

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Slow start dooms Huskies in 1st round of holiday tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
A tough start offensively and a high-pressure attack from Omaha Roncalli was too much for Aurora to overcome Monday.
Aurora’s Kaitlyn Staehr (11) and Maddie Ramaekers (12) battle for an offensive rebound between two Northwest defenders during the Huskies’ 52-48 win over the Vikings Saturday, improving its record to 4-2 on the season.

Aurora’s Kaitlyn Staehr (11) and Maddie Ramaekers (12) battle for an offensive rebound between two Northwest defenders during the Huskies’ 52-48 win over the Vikings Saturday, improving its record to 4-2 on the season.

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Lady Huskies bite Dukes, Vikings

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
It’s been nearly two decades since the Aurora girls basketball team has defeated rivals York and Northwest in the same season. The 2025-26 version of the Lady Huskies did so in the same weekend.
Giltner/Harvard’s Peyton Schutt (11) led the way with 20 points and eight rebounds during a 54-45 win at home over High Plains Friday. Schutt is shown here guarded by HPC’s Taya Hans.

Giltner/Harvard’s Peyton Schutt (11) led the way with 20 points and eight rebounds during a 54-45 win at home over High Plains Friday. Schutt is shown here guarded by HPC’s Taya Hans.

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Giltner/Harvard rallies past HPC

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Foul trouble wasn’t enough to slow down Peyton Schutt Friday night.The Giltner/Harvard sophomore sat for much of the game with early foul trouble, but still managed 20 points and eight rebounds in a 54-45 come-from-behind effort over rival High Plains.
Aurora junior Logan Svoboda collected his 100th career win Friday in Platteview, adding to his currently unblemished 18-0 record this season. Svoboda is pictured above, wrestling up a weight class, defeating Minden’s Isaac Reed Thursday.

Aurora junior Logan Svoboda collected his 100th career win Friday in Platteview, adding to his currently unblemished 18-0 record this season. Svoboda is pictured above, wrestling up a weight class, defeating Minden’s Isaac Reed Thursday.

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Svoboda collects 100th career win for Aurora

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Logan Svoboda hit a career milestone on an otherwise normal Friday afternoon.The Husky junior collected his 100th career win during Friday’s Platteview tournament, eventually going on to win his 132-pound bracket and remain unbeaten for the 2025-26 season.
BigRich plays Santa

BigRich plays Santa

BigRich’s Christmas

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
That time again already?Santa BigRich has been super busy since carving turkey, updating the naughty and nice lists from area players and coaches hopeful for that special present under the tree.There’s been a lot, so buckle your jingle bells and let’s get started.
Emily Bohlman maintains top control late in one of her victories at Thursday’s Aurora Invite. Bohlman ended up with a second place finish in her bracket.

Emily Bohlman maintains top control late in one of her victories at Thursday’s Aurora Invite. Bohlman ended up with a second place finish in her bracket.

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Aurora takes silver in home tournament

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The Aurora girls wrestling team faced its toughest week in the young season, competing in two tournaments over a three-day stretch.
Dain Vap fights through a double team on a free throw shot during Aurora’s win over Lakeview Friday.

Dain Vap fights through a double team on a free throw shot during Aurora’s win over Lakeview Friday.

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Huskies rolling in 3-1 start

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Aurora posted two solid wins this week while coach Kevin Asher continues to rotate players through the lineup hoping to answer some early-season questions, giving the head Husky optimism about the season ahead.
Maddie Ramaekers (right) and Hailey Hoff apply full-court pressure during early action Friday in the Lady Huskies 39-29 win over Columbus Lakeview.

Maddie Ramaekers (right) and Hailey Hoff apply full-court pressure during early action Friday in the Lady Huskies 39-29 win over Columbus Lakeview.

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Lady Huskies split weekend doubleheader

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
First-year head coach Scott Phillips has been preaching defense to his Lady Husky squad in the early going of the season and defense helped Aurora post its second win Friday by holding visiting Columbus Lakeview to just 29 points.
Sherly Gonzalez was one of two gold medalists for Aurora at its home invite Thursday.

Sherly Gonzalez was one of two gold medalists for Aurora at its home invite Thursday.

Lady Huskies finish 2nd at home invite

Richard Rhoden
Friday, December 12, 2025
The Aurora girls wrestling team battled to a silver medal at its home invite Thursday, including two golds and nine medalists overall.In its second tournament of the season, Aurora was impressive throughout the day up and down its lineup.