Basketball

Emily Ackerson doesn’t get a lot of room to operate down low on offense in HPC’s 55-22 loss to Meridian in the CRC quarterfinals.

Emily Ackerson doesn’t get a lot of room to operate down low on offense in HPC’s 55-22 loss to Meridian in the CRC quarterfinals.

Storm fall to Meridian at CRC

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
After a wild first round win in the CRC tournament, the small in numbers HPC girls squad met its match in the quarterfinals.  High Plains couldn’t slow down a potent Meridian attack as the Mustangs defeated the Storm 52-22 in the CRC quarterfinals Jan. 24 at the York City Auditorium.
Drew Knust circles the offense around the horn during Aurora’s 60-38 loss to York in the Central Conference semifinals Friday night played in the Duke Dome.

Drew Knust circles the offense around the horn during Aurora’s 60-38 loss to York in the Central Conference semifinals Friday night played in the Duke Dome.

Huskies stumble in conference tournament run

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
York couldn’t miss early, the Duke Dome was rattling loud and the Huskies couldn’t answer a gut punch. It all spelled bad news for Aurora.
Baylor Scheierman throws down his second dunk of the season for the Bluejays in Creighton’s 73-67 win over No. 19 Providence Saturday at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.

Baylor Scheierman throws down his second dunk of the season for the Bluejays in Creighton’s 73-67 win over No. 19 Providence Saturday at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.

‘We love Baylor!’

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Spirits were high walking out of the CHI Health Center late Saturday afternoon.  Former Husky Baylor Scheierman helped carry the Bluejays to a tough 73-67 home win over a stingy, ranked Providence team and did so with the typical flair and passion No.
Mary Mattner talks with co-owner Desiree Christenson at the closing event for Cottonwood Gallery & Arts on Saturday. Both co-owners Christenson and Tori Swanson stated desires to stay close with the art community in Hamilton County.

Mary Mattner talks with co-owner Desiree Christenson at the closing event for Cottonwood Gallery & Arts on Saturday. Both co-owners Christenson and Tori Swanson stated desires to stay close with the art community in Hamilton County.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
  Cottonwood Gallery closes after two years on downtown square The last day of business for Cottonwood Gallery & Arts ended with a sense of community on Saturday with the co-owners bringing champagne and appetizers to celebrate one last time with a crowd that represented those who appreciated the...
Aurora’s Carlos Collazo dishes a no-look pass during the Huskies’ 64-30 win at St. Paul Saturday.

Aurora’s Carlos Collazo dishes a no-look pass during the Huskies’ 64-30 win at St. Paul Saturday.

Huskies extend win streak to seven in pair of routs

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
In two games last week Aurora was expected to win, the Huskies had no letdown, sharing the ball well as its win streak extended to seven games.
Aurora junior Denae Nachtigal fights for a rebound against Norris Dec. 20 in a game which the Lady Titans used its height to full advantage.

Aurora junior Denae Nachtigal fights for a rebound against Norris Dec. 20 in a game which the Lady Titans used its height to full advantage.

Norris a tall task for Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The Lady Huskies had a tall task on their hands Dec. 20, literally and figuratively, taking on a salty Norris team which used its height to full advantage in a 52-11 win on Aurora’s home court.
In the last several seasons, the Aurora wrestling team has landed athletes in the finals at the NSAA state wrestling championships and senior Jack Allen looks to be another prime candidate for 2022-23

In the last several seasons, the Aurora wrestling team has landed athletes in the finals at the NSAA state wrestling championships and senior Jack Allen looks to be another prime candidate for 2022-23

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Heavyweight Business In the last several seasons, the Aurora wrestling team has landed athletes in the finals at the NSAA state wrestling championships and senior Jack Allen looks to be another prime candidate for 2022-23.
New Hampton basketball coach Dalton Miller runs through practice drills during preseason workouts earlier this month as the Hawks ready for the 2022-23 season, which opens Thursday.

New Hampton basketball coach Dalton Miller runs through practice drills during preseason workouts earlier this month as the Hawks ready for the 2022-23 season, which opens Thursday.

Dalton Miller brings energy to Hampton bench

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Dalton Miller called himself a “high-energy guy,” and he sure wasn’t kidding.  In a conversation at his desk in Hampton, the new Hawk boys basketball coach was leaned forward and intense, but in a good way.
Former Husky Baylor Scheierman has begun the 2022-23 college basketball season with Creighton, noted as one of the nation’s top returning players.

Former Husky Baylor Scheierman has begun the 2022-23 college basketball season with Creighton, noted as one of the nation’s top returning players.

Scheierman brings his headband to Creighton

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Baylor Scheierman’s best chance to reach the ultimate goal of the NBA was to “come home.” The former Husky participated in NBA draft workouts last spring before ultimately deciding to come back to college one more year and transfer to Creighton for the opportunity to play major college basketball.
Courtesy Photo Chad Rykhoek poses with Shaun Williams at the book signing event at Susan’s Books and Gifts on Oct. 12. Rykhoek stated he hopes his story is inspiring to young athletes.

Courtesy Photo Chad Rykhoek poses with Shaun Williams at the book signing event at Susan’s Books and Gifts on Oct. 12. Rykhoek stated he hopes his story is inspiring to young athletes.

Play writing: authors sign books at Susan’s

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Former college basketball player Chad Rykhoek was at Susan’s Books and Gifts in Aurora last week signing copies of his 2019 book “College Basketball: A Player’s Perspective” along with co-author, mother Teri (Lee) Crisco.