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Ethan Shaw comforts fellow senior Jameson Herzberg after they each received silver medals.

Ethan Shaw comforts fellow senior Jameson Herzberg after they each received silver medals.

Battle in the trenches

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
As the final seconds ticked away in one of the toughest situations for any athlete, Ethan Shaw never put his head down in defeat.
Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

Something to celebrate

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Thank you, Aurora Huskies! In the midst of a world in unprecedented chaos, our own beloved Big Red football team stuck to a game plan that not only worked on the Class B gridiron but also offers a script that applies well for life in 2020. “Stay positive and focus on us.
Caleb, Craig, Jennifer and Danica Badura spend ample amounts of (willing) family time together on the green, including vacations to Arizona.

Caleb, Craig, Jennifer and Danica Badura spend ample amounts of (willing) family time together on the green, including vacations to Arizona.

Family of FORE! learns lessons in love for golf

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Each and every family has its own way to get together, stay close and grow together. For the Badura family, the best way to bond has always been -- and continues to be -- golf.  As dreamy as their favorite “sunset rounds,” so is the story of how family heads Jennifer and Craig got together.
Kassidy Hudson signed her letter of intent with Saint Mary alongside her parents, Cameron and Holly, brother Cooper and sister Hadley as well as Aurora coach Lois Hixson.

Kassidy Hudson signed her letter of intent with Saint Mary alongside her parents, Cameron and Holly, brother Cooper and sister Hadley as well as Aurora coach Lois Hixson.

Lefty Hudson inks with Saint Mary volleyball program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
One day, she may follow in the footsteps of her dad and other coaching mentors along the way as coach Hudson. But for now, it’s still Kassidy Hudson, southpaw outside hitter.
Cassidy Knust signed her letter of intent with Concordia University with her parents, Troy and Cami as well as brother Drew and Aurora coach Lois Hixson.

Cassidy Knust signed her letter of intent with Concordia University with her parents, Troy and Cami as well as brother Drew and Aurora coach Lois Hixson.

Knust signs with Concordia University volleyball program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Success has followed Cassidy Knust through every avenue she’s traveled athletically at Aurora.  Despite all of the success, however, there was only one sport she was interested in pursuing collegiately -- volleyball.  The Aurora senior made her college decision official Nov.
The Husky defense of Mack Owens (4) Brady Collingham (11) and Jameson Herzberg (25) converge on the hit during Aurora’s 21-12 win over Plattsmouth.

The Husky defense of Mack Owens (4) Brady Collingham (11) and Jameson Herzberg (25) converge on the hit during Aurora’s 21-12 win over Plattsmouth.

Husky defense to the rescue

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
With the game and its season on the line, Aurora’s defensive lineup answered the call.  Two fourth quarter interceptions helped push the host Huskies past Plattsmouth 21-12 in the Class B semifinals Friday night, setting up a clash with Elkhorn in the finals.
Carlos Collazo (2) celebrates with his teammates after the Huskies defeated Norris on the road Friday night.

Carlos Collazo (2) celebrates with his teammates after the Huskies defeated Norris on the road Friday night.

Huskies set to host Plattsmouth in Class B semis

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Some may call it a matchup of destiny one game away from the big show.  No. 5 Aurora will host No. 8 Plattsmouth Friday night in the Class B semifinals with a trip to Memorial Stadium on the line.  The two teams have had to defeat higher seeds at one point or another to get to this point.
File Photo// Aurora earned the No. 5 seed in the Class B playoffs, hosting No. 12 Scottsbluff Friday. It’s a rematch from a week three matchup where Aurora defeated the Bearcats 36-14.

File Photo// Aurora earned the No. 5 seed in the Class B playoffs, hosting No. 12 Scottsbluff Friday. It’s a rematch from a week three matchup where Aurora defeated the Bearcats 36-14.

Aurora-Scottsbluff II to open Class B playoffs Friday

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The Huskies face a familiar foe in Friday’s opening round of the Class B football playoffs, with Scottsbluff coming to town hoping to flip the script on a Sept. 11 battle which Aurora won 36-14.
Elena Kuehner rallied from a stumble at the beginning of the Class C state cross country meet to lead Aurora with a 25th place effort.

Elena Kuehner rallied from a stumble at the beginning of the Class C state cross country meet to lead Aurora with a 25th place effort.

Kuehner recovers from mishap to pace Lady Husky efforts

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
It was an uphill battle from the start Friday, literally and figuratively, for Aurora’s girls cross country team.  After a crash near the start involving Aurora’s Elena Kuehner, the race restarted and the Lady Huskies fought through adversity until the finish line.
Dylan Riley finished 9th for the Huskies at the Class C state cross country meet in Kearney Friday. It marks Riley’s second state medal, finishing 5th in 2019.

Dylan Riley finished 9th for the Huskies at the Class C state cross country meet in Kearney Friday. It marks Riley’s second state medal, finishing 5th in 2019.

Huskies take fifth in razor-close Class C race

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The competition in the Class C boys cross country race was five teams deep, and that showed up in the team tally at the end.  Milford ended the chilly Friday afternoon at Kearney Country Club on top of Class C while the top five teams were separated by just 17 points.