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Booker Scheierman absorbs contact through the lane in Aurora’s 34-31 loss to Sidney in the C1-6 district final.

Booker Scheierman absorbs contact through the lane in Aurora’s 34-31 loss to Sidney in the C1-6 district final.

Huskies fall short in district final loss to Sidney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The Huskies have been consistent since its last state tournament appearance in 2019. The issue is, that consistency comes with a red mark.  Aurora came up short in its fourth district final in as many years, losing to Sidney in the C1-6 final 34-31 Feb. 28 played at Cozad.
Jay Phelps speaks in 2019 at ReactiveConf in Prague. Phelps has help found two businesses still in operation, and worked throughout the tech world without a college degree.

Jay Phelps speaks in 2019 at ReactiveConf in Prague. Phelps has help found two businesses still in operation, and worked throughout the tech world without a college degree.

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News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Following a different tune: A career from music to technology Jay (Justin) Phelps attended Aurora High School until his last semester and has since gone on his own learning journey outside of college, working his way through the technology world from Silicon Valley and beyond.
Hampton’s Wyatt Dose soars through the lane for a layup duing a 56-39 loss to Fullerton in the D2-6 subdistrict tournament last week.

Hampton’s Wyatt Dose soars through the lane for a layup duing a 56-39 loss to Fullerton in the D2-6 subdistrict tournament last week.

Hampton’s efforts come up dry against Fullerton

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
A hot start from Fullerton was too much for Hampton to overcome in the postseason opener.  The Hawks fell behind early and never quite got back within striking distance as the host Warriors defeated Hampton 56-39 in the semifinals of the D2-6 subdistrict tournament Feb. 21.
The Giltner bench celebrates after defeating Hampton 47-45 Friday night.

The Giltner bench celebrates after defeating Hampton 47-45 Friday night.

Hornets hold off Hawks in another nail-biter

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
For the third time in a row dating back to a season ago, a rivalry game between Giltner and Hampton came down to the final second.  For a third time in a row it was the same result -- a Giltner victory. How we got there Friday night, though, wasn’t the same.
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.
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.
Brett Mellies picked up a first period pinfall victory over Columbus Lakeview’s Dustyn Lusche during a dual at Aurora Thursday. Mellies joined Jack Allen as Aurora wrestlers to win contested matches against the Vikings.

Brett Mellies picked up a first period pinfall victory over Columbus Lakeview’s Dustyn Lusche during a dual at Aurora Thursday. Mellies joined Jack Allen as Aurora wrestlers to win contested matches against the Vikings.

Husky wrestlers end 2022 with dual against Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
For the second time in as many duals, Aurora hosted a Central Conference opponent to end the 2022 calendar year.  The Huskies welcomed Columbus Lakeview to town on an icy Thursday afternoon as the Vikings cruised to a 54-30 dual victory.
Lucas Gautier had a good week for the Huskies, finishing as the top runner for Aurora at the Seward Invite Thursday before a runner-up finish in Minden Saturday.

Lucas Gautier had a good week for the Huskies, finishing as the top runner for Aurora at the Seward Invite Thursday before a runner-up finish in Minden Saturday.

Gautier finishes 2nd at Minden

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
The Aurora boys cross country team ran against a wide field of teams across multiple classes on Thursday at Concordia University in Seward and went on to have a pair of medalists in Minden Saturday.
Aurora runners are off at the gun in the GINW 5K Gold Division race. Coach Tony Sigler stated that the team is on better footing now compared to last year.

Aurora runners are off at the gun in the GINW 5K Gold Division race. Coach Tony Sigler stated that the team is on better footing now compared to last year.

Aurora runners finish strong at GINW Invite Friday

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
The Aurora boys cross country team got off on the right foot at the Grand Island Northwest Tornado Hill course with a solid team effort and third place individual finish in the 5K gold division race.
Aurora senior Cauy Walters posted a round of 76 in Friday’s Central Conference meet in Seward, good for a fourth place finish.

Aurora senior Cauy Walters posted a round of 76 in Friday’s Central Conference meet in Seward, good for a fourth place finish.

Huskies finish runner-up at conference

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The Huskies played golf in unfamiliar conditions Friday, teeing it up with no wind on a soggy course, yet found their footing to earn three individual medals and a runner-up trophy at the Central Conference showdown in Seward.