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The Lady Husky softball team scrimmaged Thursday and is set to take the diamond for its season opener this Thursday against Lexington at home.

The Lady Husky softball team scrimmaged Thursday and is set to take the diamond for its season opener this Thursday against Lexington at home.

Almost time for softball season

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The fall sports season is quickly approaching and area teams have been hard at work the past 10 days with practices and scrimmages. The Lady Husky softball team scrimmaged Thursday and is set to take the diamond for its season opener this Thursday against Lexington at home.   
Aurora Huskies

Aurora Huskies

4R speaks on health ed standards updates

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Much like school boards across the state, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education faced conversation surrounding Nebraska’s proposed health education standards at Monday afternoon’s meeting.
On more routine back-to-school board meeting topics, the 4R board briefly discussed the upcoming third round of ESSER funding.

On more routine back-to-school board meeting topics, the 4R board briefly discussed the upcoming third round of ESSER funding.

Aurora talks ESSER III funds, buses

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
On more routine back-to-school board meeting topics, the 4R board briefly discussed the upcoming third round of ESSER funding, in which the Aurora school district would be receiving $1,068,000.  This set of funds “are being handled differently” than the last two, Supt.
Aurora native Nate Boerkircher had his first Nebraska football game experience during the Husker Spring Game earlier this year, including the tunnel walk as shown here.

Aurora native Nate Boerkircher had his first Nebraska football game experience during the Husker Spring Game earlier this year, including the tunnel walk as shown here.

Boerkircher emerging in Big Red lineup

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
The beautiful, flowing hair from the back of his helmet makes him stand out in the crowd.  It’s a unique look, something that’s required a ton of patience to come in and now, enjoy the spoils of a business in the front, party in the back look.
Aurora Public Schools ushers in a new age with a mobile app friendly communications style.

Aurora Public Schools ushers in a new age with a mobile app friendly communications style.

New 4R website, mobile app up and running

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Visitors to the Aurora Public Schools website may find it looking a little different than it has in years past. The district did in fact approve this upgrade and with it tackled a whole new approach to communication, complete with a mobile app.
Pictured is the 2021 Aurora Unified Track and Field team, including front row from left: Sammie Weddle, Sammi Hoos, Bailey Howland, Ethan Wert, Lexie Johnson. Back row: Mackenzie Hoos, Daniel Fourcloud, Sofia Hendrickson, Kate Glinn, coach Jeff Sutter.

Pictured is the 2021 Aurora Unified Track and Field team, including front row from left: Sammie Weddle, Sammi Hoos, Bailey Howland, Ethan Wert, Lexie Johnson. Back row: Mackenzie Hoos, Daniel Fourcloud, Sofia Hendrickson, Kate Glinn, coach Jeff Sutter.

Smiles, high fives and medals

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
The view at the finish line is unlike any other in sports. For those competing in Unified Track and Field, that idea is not only reinforced, but possibly unmatched.   There isn’t a frown or growl to be had. Surely no disappointment, either.
Aurora senior Jameson Herzberg battles for position with a Northwest defender during B7 District play in Grand Island. The Vikings won the game, 3-0.

Aurora senior Jameson Herzberg battles for position with a Northwest defender during B7 District play in Grand Island. The Vikings won the game, 3-0.

Huskies raise the bar with 10-win soccer season

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
A memorable boys soccer season came to an end Monday as the Huskies fell to Grand Island Northwest 3-0 in B-7 District play. The loss ends Aurora’s season at 10-8, going down in Husky history as the first boys soccer team to post a winning record.
Aurora’s Kyler Gross receives heavy contact from York’s Emmet Heiss during the Duke’s 2-0 win over the Huskies Saturday.

Aurora’s Kyler Gross receives heavy contact from York’s Emmet Heiss during the Duke’s 2-0 win over the Huskies Saturday.

Huskies finish 4th as conference hosts

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
A solid start to the Central Conference tournament was offset by a few bumps in the road.  The Huskies won its opening round matchup to make the semifinals, but lost matches to York and Schuyler to finish fourth in a weekend tournament played in Aurora.
Aurora’s Raina Cattau plays tough defense on the backline during Aurora’s 5-0 win over Seward Thursday

Aurora’s Raina Cattau plays tough defense on the backline during Aurora’s 5-0 win over Seward Thursday

Lady Huskies finish 3rd in conference tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
What a weekend for Ellie Hutsell and her soccer teammates.  The Aurora junior tallied seven goals during the Central Conference tournament played at Streeter Park.
Aurora’s Eli Warnke battles for possession with a Crete player during Aurora’s 2-1 win over the Cardinals Thursday.

Aurora’s Eli Warnke battles for possession with a Crete player during Aurora’s 2-1 win over the Cardinals Thursday.

Home cooking puts Huskies back on track

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The Aurora boys soccer team got back on track with three games in a four-day stretch, winning two of the three.  The Huskies dropped a 4-0 game to Kearney Catholic April 6 before defeating Crete 2-1 Thursday and York 3-2 in overtime for a makeup game.