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From left, Mack Owens, Caden Carlson, Carlos Collazo and Bryce Barger converge on McCook punter, ultimately tackling him for a safety.

From left, Mack Owens, Caden Carlson, Carlos Collazo and Bryce Barger converge on McCook punter, ultimately tackling him for a safety.

Fast start leads to fourth straight Husky win

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Aurora jumped out to a fast start and dominated McCook in nearly every phase of the game Friday, though coach Kyle Peterson said the Huskies didn’t take the steps forward he was hoping to see in a 32-10 win over the Bison.
Evan Pankoke clears the runway for Justin Gyhra toward the end zone during Hampton’s 58-18 win at Heartland Lutheran Friday night.

Evan Pankoke clears the runway for Justin Gyhra toward the end zone during Hampton’s 58-18 win at Heartland Lutheran Friday night.

Hawks building momentum with back to back victories

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The Hawks are soaring higher than ever in recent memory.  Hampton’s football team dominated its way to a second victory in a row out of its bye week, taking a 58-18 win at Heartland Lutheran Friday night.
Taylor Smith was a bulldozer on the ground for Giltner Friday night, totaling 239 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries.

Taylor Smith was a bulldozer on the ground for Giltner Friday night, totaling 239 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries.

Physical rushing attack lifts Giltner to first win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Giltner’s offensive game plan sure wasn’t complicated, but it certainly was effective.  Behind a potent rushing attack, the Hornets earned its first win of the season, 59-20 over Nebraska Lutheran on Homecoming night.
Dr. Steve Alberts joined the Aurora Veterinary Clinic in 1971 and ended his career last week, announcing plans to retire after 50 years.

Dr. Steve Alberts joined the Aurora Veterinary Clinic in 1971 and ended his career last week, announcing plans to retire after 50 years.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Alberts ends 50-year career, all with Aurora Vet Clinic Steve Alberts was fresh out of college in 1971 when he accepted his first job at the Aurora Veterinary Clinic.
Richard Rhoden

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A true leader

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
There was a moment during Aurora’s 30-20 win over Omaha Gross Friday night that many fans likely missed, but will go great lengths to the Huskies’ success the rest of the season.
Aurora’s Wade Ohlson nearly gets his big mitt on a Trey Bird pass in the second half of the Huskies’ 55-44 loss to Bennington Friday night.

Aurora’s Wade Ohlson nearly gets his big mitt on a Trey Bird pass in the second half of the Huskies’ 55-44 loss to Bennington Friday night.

A fingertip away

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Aurora christened its new field turf in traditional Husky aggressiveness -- a game-opening onside kick.  From there, the fight only continued to intensify with explosive plays and mountainous momentum swings.
Giltner’s defense, including pictured players Jax Wiesen (22) and Connor Craig (88) wrestle Heartland’s Kale Wetjen (4) to the grass during Giltner’s 52-14 loss to the Huskies in the season-opener Friday night.

Giltner’s defense, including pictured players Jax Wiesen (22) and Connor Craig (88) wrestle Heartland’s Kale Wetjen (4) to the grass during Giltner’s 52-14 loss to the Huskies in the season-opener Friday night.

Hornets lose track of Huskies in season opener

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Coming into the season, Giltner wanted to change its identity to more of a smash-mouth, hard-hitting football team.  The Hornets had opportunities Friday night, but too many mistakes and mental errors set Giltner behind the 8-ball in a 52-14 loss to Heartland on its home field.
One of the highlight plays for Aurora Friday was this fourth-down stop at the start of the third quarter, though an interception on the next play gave North Platte the momentum for good.

One of the highlight plays for Aurora Friday was this fourth-down stop at the start of the third quarter, though an interception on the next play gave North Platte the momentum for good.

Slow start costly in Huskies’ opener

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
After a slow start in the season opener, the Aurora Huskies scored two touchdowns just before the half and looked poised to battle North Platte to the finish Friday before a costly turnover put the momentum back on the host Bulldogs sidelines for good.
The Aurora Huskies held the final scrimmage of the preseason Friday and will kick off the 2021 season Friday at North Platte.

The Aurora Huskies held the final scrimmage of the preseason Friday and will kick off the 2021 season Friday at North Platte.

Huskies set for tilt with Class A’s North Platte

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
A Husky football team long on experience and high in expectations will be tested right out of the gate Friday, beginning the season with a road game against Class A North Platte.