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Mack Owens signed his letter of intent to South Dakota Dec. 15 alongside his parents, Nick and Amy Owens, at right, as well as Matt and Nicole Broman.

Mack Owens signed his letter of intent to South Dakota Dec. 15 alongside his parents, Nick and Amy Owens, at right, as well as Matt and Nicole Broman.

Owens’ dream of college football now a reality at USD

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Mack Owens has always wanted to be a football player. He’s certainly always looked like one.  Playing college football was the goal. That dream came true Dec. 15.
Aurora’s Drew Knust battles through contact for an offensive rebound during a 55-25 win over Columbus Lakeview Friday.

Aurora’s Drew Knust battles through contact for an offensive rebound during a 55-25 win over Columbus Lakeview Friday.

Huskies terrorize Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Defensive pressure was a highlight for the Huskies Friday night.  Aurora held Columbus Lakeview to seven first-half points as the Huskies picked up a convincing 55-25 win over the Vikings.
Eric Kothe, left, and Brad Consbruck were among the neighbors helping in a Nov. 15 harvest bee. Also helping were Ron and Gene Consbruck.

Eric Kothe, left, and Brad Consbruck were among the neighbors helping in a Nov. 15 harvest bee. Also helping were Ron and Gene Consbruck.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Neighbors return favor to Giltner farmer Richard LaBrie has been on the giving end of a harvest bee, helping friends and neighbors bring in their crops when they could not.
Rylee Olsen battles for the ball down to the floor in the first half of Aurora’s 51-28 win on opening night Thursday.

Rylee Olsen battles for the ball down to the floor in the first half of Aurora’s 51-28 win on opening night Thursday.

Lady Huskies face stiff competition

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Aurora’s start to the season was as tough as any.  The Lady Huskies welcomed a tall Adams Central team to Aurora for the season opener Thursday night before playing a ranked Wahoo team the following night.
Ethan Jones and Adams Central’s Grant Trausch scramble for the loose ball late in the game of Aurora’s 45-33 win over the Patriots.

Ethan Jones and Adams Central’s Grant Trausch scramble for the loose ball late in the game of Aurora’s 45-33 win over the Patriots.

Huskies tough out win against gritty Adams Central

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
There were times during Aurora’s season-opener Thursday against Adams Central where the Huskies looked like a team who hasn’t practiced much.  Well, they haven’t. Yet, the flashes of a good basketball team were there.
Nebraska State FFA President Ellie Wanek participated in the Nebraska State Fair parade -- on the NSF float. This is only one of many activities she’s enjoyed since May of last year.

Nebraska State FFA President Ellie Wanek participated in the Nebraska State Fair parade -- on the NSF float. This is only one of many activities she’s enjoyed since May of last year.

Wanek enjoying life as Nebraska FFA president

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Aurora graduate Ellie Wanek ended her senior year in a flash, complete with turning in her blue Aurora FFA jacket and presidential title for another one.
Aurora’s offensive line had definite size in 2021, including the likes of Brekyn Papineau, Aaron Jividen, Garrett Bellis, Gage Griffith, Kellen Peterson and Jack Allen.

Aurora’s offensive line had definite size in 2021, including the likes of Brekyn Papineau, Aaron Jividen, Garrett Bellis, Gage Griffith, Kellen Peterson and Jack Allen.

Huskies O-line has some fun, with a side of pancakes

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The final score of Monday’s Class B state championship game wasn’t what the Huskies were hoping for, but a closer look at the stat sheet reflects a powerful Aurora running game anchored up front with the big guys on the line.
Mack Owens won’t go down easy as five Bennington Badgers hunt down the Aurora senior. Owens is part of the 2022 senior class which played in 14 of a possible 16 playoff games over their high school careers, posting an 11-3 mark in the postseason.

Mack Owens won’t go down easy as five Bennington Badgers hunt down the Aurora senior. Owens is part of the 2022 senior class which played in 14 of a possible 16 playoff games over their high school careers, posting an 11-3 mark in the postseason.

Bennington topples Aurora in final

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Mack Owens took several moments to himself following the final whistle Monday night.  The Aurora senior co-captain fell just short of the ultimate goal for himself and the Huskies -- winning a state championship.
Bryce Barger celebrates with coach Kyle Peterson as the Huskies turned away Omaha Skutt on the game’s final possession.

Bryce Barger celebrates with coach Kyle Peterson as the Huskies turned away Omaha Skutt on the game’s final possession.

Huskies set for rematch with Bennington

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Aurora coach Kyle Peterson made a promise to his players following an 0-2 start and a loss to Bennington. If they put their nose down, continued to get better and completely bought in, the Huskies would still be playing in late November and have another shot at the Badgers.
Aurora veteran Stan Wilshusen stands at attention as Aurora band plays each military branch’s song.

Aurora veteran Stan Wilshusen stands at attention as Aurora band plays each military branch’s song.

Aurora honors area veterans Thursday

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The Aurora Public Schools Veterans Day program was called to order bright and early Thursday morning with words from American Legion member Ron Paider.  “On behalf of American Legion Post 42 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4993, I call to order this Veterans Day program,” Paider began.