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Aurora’s Jaylee Schuster flips the ball behind her in heavy traffic during the Lady Huskies’ 56-38 loss to Adams Central Thursday night.

Aurora’s Jaylee Schuster flips the ball behind her in heavy traffic during the Lady Huskies’ 56-38 loss to Adams Central Thursday night.

Second half push too much for Aurora to overcome

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The Lady Huskies showed flashes on opening night of what could be during the 2020-21 season. However, those flashes didn’t come frequently enough.  Aurora opened the season on the road Thursday night, ending up on the wrong end of a 56-38 score to Adams Central.
Giltner’s Jacob Smith calls for the ball over HPC’s Lane Urkoski. Smith led the team with 10 points and seven boards, five of which on the offensive glass.

Giltner’s Jacob Smith calls for the ball over HPC’s Lane Urkoski. Smith led the team with 10 points and seven boards, five of which on the offensive glass.

Smith, Hornets begin season 2-0

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Giltner’s offense scored more points in the opening half against High Plains than it did the entire game the night before at Harvard.  Nevertheless, the Hornets began the season 2-0 with a pair of road victories.
Aurora's Tate Nachtigal led the Huskies with 17 points in a 50-44 win at Adams Central Thursday.

Aurora's Tate Nachtigal led the Huskies with 17 points in a 50-44 win at Adams Central Thursday.

Huskies hang on at Adams Central

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Just two weeks after competing in their respective state football championships, Aurora and Adams Central's boys basketball teams met in a season-opening matchup that included hot three-point shooting and tough defense in the paint.
Mack Alspaugh, new HPC girls basketball coach, helped run 5-on-5 drills during practice over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Mack Alspaugh, new HPC girls basketball coach, helped run 5-on-5 drills during practice over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Alspaugh set to coach Lady Storm

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Mack Alspaugh has no problem tucking away his coaches whistle and jumping into practice with his players. He’s been there and done it before.  Surely if someone like Brianna Wilshusen can get a shot off in the lane or a rebound over her head coach, it should be a fun season for HPC basketball.
Ethan Shaw comforts fellow senior Jameson Herzberg after they each received silver medals.

Ethan Shaw comforts fellow senior Jameson Herzberg after they each received silver medals.

Battle in the trenches

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
As the final seconds ticked away in one of the toughest situations for any athlete, Ethan Shaw never put his head down in defeat.
Aurora's Ethan Shaw drops back to pass during a 42-19 loss to Elkhorn in the Class B finals Friday night.

Aurora's Ethan Shaw drops back to pass during a 42-19 loss to Elkhorn in the Class B finals Friday night.

Aurora comes up short in Class B finals

Richard Rhoden
Friday, November 20, 2020
A momentum shift began late in the first half and carried through the early stages of the third quarter to decide Friday's Class B final.  Elkhorn held Aurora out of the end zone to end the first half, keeping the game tied at 13.
Kassidy Hudson signed her letter of intent with Saint Mary alongside her parents, Cameron and Holly, brother Cooper and sister Hadley as well as Aurora coach Lois Hixson.

Kassidy Hudson signed her letter of intent with Saint Mary alongside her parents, Cameron and Holly, brother Cooper and sister Hadley as well as Aurora coach Lois Hixson.

Lefty Hudson inks with Saint Mary volleyball program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
One day, she may follow in the footsteps of her dad and other coaching mentors along the way as coach Hudson. But for now, it’s still Kassidy Hudson, southpaw outside hitter.
Cassidy Knust signed her letter of intent with Concordia University with her parents, Troy and Cami as well as brother Drew and Aurora coach Lois Hixson.

Cassidy Knust signed her letter of intent with Concordia University with her parents, Troy and Cami as well as brother Drew and Aurora coach Lois Hixson.

Knust signs with Concordia University volleyball program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Success has followed Cassidy Knust through every avenue she’s traveled athletically at Aurora.  Despite all of the success, however, there was only one sport she was interested in pursuing collegiately -- volleyball.  The Aurora senior made her college decision official Nov.
The Husky defense of Mack Owens (4) Brady Collingham (11) and Jameson Herzberg (25) converge on the hit during Aurora’s 21-12 win over Plattsmouth.

The Husky defense of Mack Owens (4) Brady Collingham (11) and Jameson Herzberg (25) converge on the hit during Aurora’s 21-12 win over Plattsmouth.

Husky defense to the rescue

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
With the game and its season on the line, Aurora’s defensive lineup answered the call.  Two fourth quarter interceptions helped push the host Huskies past Plattsmouth 21-12 in the Class B semifinals Friday night, setting up a clash with Elkhorn in the finals.