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Quarterback Drew Knust and running back Maddex Egger stepped up in a big way Friday, combining for seven rushing touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 49-21 win over Central City.

Quarterback Drew Knust and running back Maddex Egger stepped up in a big way Friday, combining for seven rushing touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 49-21 win over Central City.

Huskies roar past Central City aerial attack

The 2022 Aurora Huskies completed a task few teams in the school’s history have accomplished Friday, capping off an undefeated regular season to enter the playoffs as the No. 1-ranked top dog in Class C1.
Ella Eggleston begins to pass Adams Central runner  Catharine Lehn during the last leg of the race. Eggleston finished third in the race as Aurora took runner-up as a team.

Ella Eggleston begins to pass Adams Central runner Catharine Lehn during the last leg of the race. Eggleston finished third in the race as Aurora took runner-up as a team.

Lady Huskies medal four at district cross country

Aurora’s girls cross country squad had four medalists bolting their way to the top 15, making for a strong finish for the Lady Huskies at the C-4 District championships near Hastings.  The Lady Huskies also took the runner-up position in total team scores, finishing behind Minden, 23 to 28.
Kelsey Mersch’s family helped her construct the final form of her 4-H playground project at Pioneer Trails outside of Aurora. Mersch is excited that the equipment will provide entertainment for children now and in the future.

Kelsey Mersch’s family helped her construct the final form of her 4-H playground project at Pioneer Trails outside of Aurora. Mersch is excited that the equipment will provide entertainment for children now and in the future.

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Local 4-Her brings playground to Pioneer Trails Local 4-Her Kelsey Mersch has taken her dedication for community and love for 4-H over the past 10 years and transformed it into something special for generations to come.
Aurora senior Laura Hansen played her final round carrying a Lady Husky golf bag at last week’s B-3 District meet, where she shot her best ever score of 117.

Aurora senior Laura Hansen played her final round carrying a Lady Husky golf bag at last week’s B-3 District meet, where she shot her best ever score of 117.

Golfers end season at districts last week

The Aurora girls golf season came to a close in Grand Island last week, as the Lady Huskies ended the 2022 campaign with a sixth place team finish in the B-3 District golf tournament at Jackrabbit Run.
Aurora’s Madisyn Willis celebrates after a point scored during a game earlier this season. The Lady Huskies are riding a four-game win streak after wins against Seward and Hastings.

Aurora’s Madisyn Willis celebrates after a point scored during a game earlier this season. The Lady Huskies are riding a four-game win streak after wins against Seward and Hastings.

Aurora upends Seward, Hastings

Aurora’s volleyball team has found a new gear as the matches in the coming weeks continue to increase with importance.  The Lady Huskies extended its win streak to four games after a four-set win on the road at Hastings Thursday, 25-12, 23-25, 25-22 and 25-16.
Students who have applied to a post-secondary school or other opportunity, like Eva Fahrnbruch (right) were invited to staple a flag to this board outside the counseling office.

Students who have applied to a post-secondary school or other opportunity, like Eva Fahrnbruch (right) were invited to staple a flag to this board outside the counseling office.

Aurora seniors complete ‘Apply to College Week’

Aurora High School was a-buzz with thoughts of the future last week, thanks to an “Apply to College Week” initiative via the counseling office.
Tom Granfield, right, takes a few onlookers on a tour of his 1978 Jeep Gladiator at this year’s TLDC Cruise Night. Granfield, raised in Hampton, has deep connections to the town due to his father, Daryl Granfield, owning the Korner 9 Klub.

Tom Granfield, right, takes a few onlookers on a tour of his 1978 Jeep Gladiator at this year’s TLDC Cruise Night. Granfield, raised in Hampton, has deep connections to the town due to his father, Daryl Granfield, owning the Korner 9 Klub.

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Finding roots in truck, Jeep restoration There are souls in the objects people are given from older generations. From the pocket watch polished to a shine from 1905, to the hand-me-down clothes that fit just a bit too well now. One person who knows that truth is Hampton native Tom Granfield.
Aurora’s Hannah Janda makes an incredible diving save into the wall, keeping a two-run homer off the books in a 10-0 win against Blue River Monday in the B-7 subdistrict tournament.

Aurora’s Hannah Janda makes an incredible diving save into the wall, keeping a two-run homer off the books in a 10-0 win against Blue River Monday in the B-7 subdistrict tournament.

Lakeview sneaks past Lady Huskies

Even down to its last strike, Aurora had an opportunity to find a way, it just never happened.  The Lady Huskies were ousted by Columbus Lakeview 2-0 in the B-7 subdistrict final game played Monday night on Lakeview’s home field. The Vikings were the host team with Aurora coming in as the No.
The Aurora bench mobs Eva Fahrnbruch at the plate after her two-run homer in the first inning of a 6-5 loss to Columbus Lakeview on Senior Night Thursday.

The Aurora bench mobs Eva Fahrnbruch at the plate after her two-run homer in the first inning of a 6-5 loss to Columbus Lakeview on Senior Night Thursday.

Aurora comes up short against Lakeview on Senior Night

Aurora’s Senior Night efforts featured a hot start and ferocious rally which came up a run short.  The Lady Huskies scored two runs in the seventh, but couldn’t make up the difference in a 6-5 loss to Columbus Lakeview at home Thursday on a brisk night for softball.
Aurora receiver Carsen Staehr is brought down after a 34-yard completion on Aurora’s first drive against St. Paul. The senior had his best night statistically of the 2022 season, catching seven passes for 117 yards and a touchdown.

Aurora receiver Carsen Staehr is brought down after a 34-yard completion on Aurora’s first drive against St. Paul. The senior had his best night statistically of the 2022 season, catching seven passes for 117 yards and a touchdown.

Aurora declaws Wildcats, 54-13

Aurora found itself in unfamiliar territory on two fronts for its fifth win of the season, playing a Thursday night game against St. Paul.