Sports

Emma Young eyes her chip on to the first green at Holdrege Friday during conference competition.

Emma Young eyes her chip on to the first green at Holdrege Friday during conference competition.

Lady Huskies take fifth at conference meet in Holdrege

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Riley Darbro claimed a medal and the Lady Huskies finished fifth in conference golf action Friday at the Holdrege Country Club. It was the second trip to Holdrege in a week for the Aurora girls, though the team wasn’t able to play quite as well with conference competition on the line.
Evan Pankoke adds yards to the end of a run while teammate Landon Parsley follows the play.

Evan Pankoke adds yards to the end of a run while teammate Landon Parsley follows the play.

Hawks earn Homecoming victory, double win total

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Hampton’s football team flipped the script Friday, exploding on offense and playing four solid quarters of defense to run away from Heartland Lutheran with a convincing 59-18 Homecoming victory.
Kylie Larson (left) and Brooklyn Moody (right) send words of encouragement to Aurora pitcher Rylee Olsen during subdistrict play Monday.

Kylie Larson (left) and Brooklyn Moody (right) send words of encouragement to Aurora pitcher Rylee Olsen during subdistrict play Monday.

Aurora's season ends at subdistricts

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
It sure didn’t end the way it started, but the season Aurora softball put together was one the program hasn’t seen in some time.  Aurora suffered a pair of losses to Hastings and GICC at the B-8 subdistrict tournament in Hastings Monday, ending its season with a 14-13 record.
Aurora's Jacob Settles finds a lane during a kickoff during the Huskies' 21-7 win at McCook.

Aurora's Jacob Settles finds a lane during a kickoff during the Huskies' 21-7 win at McCook.

Friday night roundup week 6

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 3, 2020
It was a solid week for area teams, going 3-1 as two of those won homecoming matchups.  Aurora renewed an old Class B rivalry, traveling to McCook and picking up its fourth win in a row, setting up a huge matchup with Class B No. 1 Hastings next Friday.
Rachel Hunter records an attack during a four-set loss to North Platte Thursday.

Rachel Hunter records an attack during a four-set loss to North Platte Thursday.

Bulldogs bite Aurora in four

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 1, 2020
The swings were fierce and momentum shifts aplenty Thursday night between Aurora and Class A's North Platte.  Even though the Lady Huskies had opportunities early, North Platte proved to be too much for Aurora as the Bulldogs won in four sets, 25-23, 25-23, 21-25 and 25-12.
Brooklyn Moody hit two home runs at the Central Conference tournament, including a grand slam against Adams Central.

Brooklyn Moody hit two home runs at the Central Conference tournament, including a grand slam against Adams Central.

Aurora goes 1-1 at conference

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Aurora was a fan of the long ball Thursday at the Central Conference tournament in Lexington.  Through two games, the Lady Huskies blasted six home runs, going 1-1 on the day.  Aurora opened the tournament with a 13-11 loss to Adams Central.
Alexis Kalkwarf celebrates a point during HPC's five-set win over McCool Junction.

Alexis Kalkwarf celebrates a point during HPC's five-set win over McCool Junction.

Storm rallies in five

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
High Plains couldn't hang onto a lead through the first couple of sets and looked as if a sweep loss was in the cards.  Not so fast.  The Lady Storm rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat McCool Junction on the road Tuesday night, 22-25, 24-26, 25-20, 26-24 and 15-12.
Aurora senior Grace Ziegler eyes a shot Monday in a home triangular. Ziegler and her teammates have a big week ahead, with conference Friday and districts Tuesday.

Aurora senior Grace Ziegler eyes a shot Monday in a home triangular. Ziegler and her teammates have a big week ahead, with conference Friday and districts Tuesday.

Lady Huskies 3rd at Holdrege, site of conference meet

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Aurora golfers earned more hardware this week though the stakes grow higher now with conference and district meets on the dance card in the coming days. The Lady Huskies earned a third place finish at the Holdrege Invite Thursday, a venue they will see again Friday for the conference showdown.
Giltner's Tanner Roth hands off to Camden Humphrey during Friday's loss to Nebraska Lutheran.

Giltner's Tanner Roth hands off to Camden Humphrey during Friday's loss to Nebraska Lutheran.

Friday night roundup week 5

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 25, 2020
Aurora looked strong in front of a Homecoming crowd, earning a victory over an old rival -- York -- by a 37-21 score.  The Huskies, after starting the season 0-2, has won its last three games and sets up a monumental matchup with another old friend -- McCook -- next Friday at Weiland Field.
Giltner celebrates a point during its win over Nebraska Lutheran Thursday.

Giltner celebrates a point during its win over Nebraska Lutheran Thursday.

Giltner sweeps Nebraska Lutheran

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 25, 2020
A solid night of serving made for a quick night of volleyball for Giltner, earning a sweep of Nebraska Lutheran Thursday, 25-21, 25-4 and 25-22.  By far the highlight of the night was Giltner's run in the second, only allowing four points from the opponent.