Volleyball

Kinley Kaczor reaches out to save a loose ball towards the back line in Giltner’s five-set loss to Nebraska Lutheran Friday.

Kinley Kaczor reaches out to save a loose ball towards the back line in Giltner’s five-set loss to Nebraska Lutheran Friday.

Lady Hornets unable to cap rally in five-set defeat Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
With an old-school feel, Giltner and Nebraska Lutheran’s volleyball teams squared off in the moments leading up to the Hornets and the Knights battling it out on the gridiron.  The two volleyball teams made sure to give everyone their monies worth, too.
Hallie Hamilton participates in a law school competition at Creighton University. She graduated from law school and now works as a law clerk in Omaha.

Hallie Hamilton participates in a law school competition at Creighton University. She graduated from law school and now works as a law clerk in Omaha.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Hamilton goes to Omaha: Aurora grad’s path to law  The path to uphold the law is not an easy or straightforward one. Hallie (Snider) Hamilton has been on the curving path from political activism to graduating law school and serving as a law clerk in Omaha.
HPC’s Hailey Lindburg powers an attack through the East Butler defense during a three-set win over the Tigers Saturday.

HPC’s Hailey Lindburg powers an attack through the East Butler defense during a three-set win over the Tigers Saturday.

Storm split action at Cross County

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
The High Plains volleyball team found itself in a slugfest Saturday morning only to come out the other side winners.  The Storm went 2-2 at Saturday’s Cross County tournament, defeating East Butler and Nebraska Lutheran while dropping games to Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family and the host Cougars.
Giltner’s volleyball team celebrates after scoring the final point to pick up a two-set win over Hampton at the Dorchester triangular Thursday night.

Giltner’s volleyball team celebrates after scoring the final point to pick up a two-set win over Hampton at the Dorchester triangular Thursday night.

Hornets sweep Dorchester triangular

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Giltner started the season 0-6 and just needed some confidence. At least that’s what coach Jamey Eastman said two weeks ago.
Madie Stevenson had arguably her best game against Holdrege, tallying a team-high 10 attacks in the victory.

Madie Stevenson had arguably her best game against Holdrege, tallying a team-high 10 attacks in the victory.

Aurora back on track after sweep of Holdrege at home

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Aurora’s volleyball team waited nearly two full weeks for its first home game and sure made the most of the opportunity.  With a loud environment, displaying its new uniforms and fresh new paint on the court, the Lady Huskies swept Holdrege Sept. 6, 25-16, 25-13 and 25-14.
Aurora’s Kasey Schuster tips the ball over the net during the Lady Huskies’ three-set win over Wahoo Thursday.

Aurora’s Kasey Schuster tips the ball over the net during the Lady Huskies’ three-set win over Wahoo Thursday.

Aurora challenged on opening night

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Aurora played part in one of the more enticing three-way matchups on opening night of the 2022 season.  The Lady Huskies traveled to Wahoo, taking on the Warriors as well as the Norris Titans in a triangular.
Former Hampton standout Kayla Gaughen takes over the Hawk volleyball program from her former coach, Diane Torson, who retired after 36 seasons.

Former Hampton standout Kayla Gaughen takes over the Hawk volleyball program from her former coach, Diane Torson, who retired after 36 seasons.

Gaughen takes over alma mater from coaching idol, legend

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Over the past few years, while still enjoying what she was doing, legendary Hampton coach Diane Torson was putting together an exit strategy.  The three-time state championship winning coach wanted to not only leave the program better than when she found it, but leave it in the best of hands.
Andrew Murillo (left) takes over the Aurora volleyball program from Lois Hixson, who retired after 16 seasons. Sitting at Murillo’s right is new assistant coach Rachelle Kruml.

Andrew Murillo (left) takes over the Aurora volleyball program from Lois Hixson, who retired after 16 seasons. Sitting at Murillo’s right is new assistant coach Rachelle Kruml.

Murillo thrilled to build upon Aurora tradition

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
It only takes about five minutes of being around Andrew Murillo to find out he’s a high-energy, passionate guy. The passion shows up on the coaches bench, in the team huddles and even in the practice gym.  “I’m definitely relationship-oriented,” Murillo shared.
After a 27-year head coaching career, including the last 16 at Aurora, Lois Hixson is retiring from varsity coaching, but will continue to teach at AHS.

After a 27-year head coaching career, including the last 16 at Aurora, Lois Hixson is retiring from varsity coaching, but will continue to teach at AHS.

Lois Hixson retires from Aurora volleyball

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Lois Hixson has always had a calculated approach to her coaching style. She was given the keys to a powerful vehicle and wanted to make sure when she moved on, it was in the same vein.
Hampton coach Diane Torson celebrates a point during her final state tournament run in 2016. The longtime Hawk coach is retiring from the varsity sideline after 36 seasons, but will continue to teach in the coming years.

Hampton coach Diane Torson celebrates a point during her final state tournament run in 2016. The longtime Hawk coach is retiring from the varsity sideline after 36 seasons, but will continue to teach in the coming years.

Torson retires after 36 seasons

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
More often than not, Diane Torson could get her point across with just a look. Way more often than not, a simple look led to winning seasons and state championships for the Hampton volleyball team.