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Cassidy Knust receives a serve during Aurora's three-set win over Columbus Lakeview Thursday.

Cassidy Knust receives a serve during Aurora's three-set win over Columbus Lakeview Thursday.

Lady Huskies start Central Conference tourney 2-0

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 16, 2020
Aurora's volleyball team kicked off the Central Conference tournament on a high note, picking up wins over Crete and host Columbus Lakeview Thursday to open pool play, 2-0.  The Lady Huskies made quick work of Crete, 25-16 and 25-7 before Aurora and Lakeview had a three-set thriller.
Hampton’s rotation celebrates an ace serve during its win over High Plains Oct. 6. The Lady Hawks had eight of them in the win over the Storm.

Hampton’s rotation celebrates an ace serve during its win over High Plains Oct. 6. The Lady Hawks had eight of them in the win over the Storm.

Hampton’s impressive rally leads to sweep of triangular

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
In what could be the first of many for the foreseeable future, it was mentor-former player taking on one another from the coaches seat.  In their first matchup against one another, the mentor won.
Aurora celebrates a rare attack from Cassidy Knust (3) during the Lady Huskies’ four set victory at Hastings Thursday. Aurora has won four straight heading into the Central Conference tournament.

Aurora celebrates a rare attack from Cassidy Knust (3) during the Lady Huskies’ four set victory at Hastings Thursday. Aurora has won four straight heading into the Central Conference tournament.

Balanced offensive attack lifts Aurora inside The Jungle

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
A balanced attack with plenty of road warriors was all the Aurora volleyball team needed Thursday night in Hastings.  The Lady Huskies shared the ball and fed off its visiting crowd energy, picking up a four-set win over the Tigers, 25-17, 23-25, 25-22 and 25-19.
Aurora senior Riley Darbro launches a near-perfect second shot with a hybrid on the 9th hole at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island during the B-3 district meet last week.

Aurora senior Riley Darbro launches a near-perfect second shot with a hybrid on the 9th hole at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island during the B-3 district meet last week.

Darbro qualifies for state tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
As if she didn’t have enough to fret about already, Riley Darbro played the final few holes of the B-3 district meet at Jackrabbit Run into a gusting headwind.
Richard Rhoden

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Husky Special

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The play began to develop and you could see it from a mile away -- or specifically -- just behind the north end zone.  They ran it earlier on a two-point play -- surely it won’t work twice -- this time with the game in the balance, right?
Mack Owens rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns in Aurora's 55-34 win at Hastings Friday night.

Mack Owens rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns in Aurora's 55-34 win at Hastings Friday night.

Friday night roundup week 7

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 9, 2020
Aurora worked up more than 500 yards of offense on the road, knocking off Class B's No. 1 team -- Hastings -- 55-34 in the seventh week of the regular season.
Raina Cattau splits the Hastings defense during a four-set win over the Tigers Thursday.

Raina Cattau splits the Hastings defense during a four-set win over the Tigers Thursday.

Balanced attack leads Aurora past Hastings

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 9, 2020
It didn't seem to matter which hand Aurora went to Thursday night at Hastings -- it was all working.  The Lady Huskies shared the ball with plenty of success, defeating Hastings in four sets, 25-17, 23-25, 25-22 and 25-19.
Riley Darbro earned a spot in next week's Class B state golf meet after a 98 at Districts.

Riley Darbro earned a spot in next week's Class B state golf meet after a 98 at Districts.

Darbro punches ticket to state

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
There were a few tense moments for Aurora senior Riley Darbro after her round of 98 in the B-3 district meet Tuesday at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island, but ended with a big smile.  Darbro fired a 52-46 for a 98, good enough for 9th place and a spot in next week's Class B state golf meet at Gering.
Hampton celebrates a point during its win over High Plains Tuesday.

Hampton celebrates a point during its win over High Plains Tuesday.

Hawks best Storm in triangular

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Two area teams squared off Tuesday night as Hampton bested High Plains in two sets -- 27-25 and 25-19 in the final of a three-game triangular.  Hampton also defeated Meridian in two while the Mustangs beat High Plains in three.
Aurora’s Brady Collingham (far right) falls on the second of his two fumble recoveries during the Huskies’ 21-7 win over McCook Friday night. Aurora rides a four-game win streak into a contest with Class B No. 1 Hastings.

Aurora’s Brady Collingham (far right) falls on the second of his two fumble recoveries during the Huskies’ 21-7 win over McCook Friday night. Aurora rides a four-game win streak into a contest with Class B No. 1 Hastings.

Huskies beat McCook in rivalry renewed

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The Aurora-McCook rivalry was dusted off Friday night and with only one shot at it, the Husky seniors made it their own.  Solid offensive execution alongside timely defensive stops lifted the Huskies over McCook in Bisonville 21-7 in a top 10 matchup.