Volleyball

Kasey Schuster signed her letter of intent to Nebraska Wesleyan Jan. 11 alongside her parents, Scott and Dara, as well as Aurora’s former volleyball coach Lois Hixson and current coaches Rachelle Kruml and Andrew Murillo.

Kasey Schuster signed her letter of intent to Nebraska Wesleyan Jan. 11 alongside her parents, Scott and Dara, as well as Aurora’s former volleyball coach Lois Hixson and current coaches Rachelle Kruml and Andrew Murillo.

Schuster lands on playing college volleyball for Wesleyan

Kasey Schuster has always had a knack for making the right decisions under pressure and making her teammates better around her.
Aurora students and content creators Torri Danhauer (left), Kylie Svoboda, Mady Brown and Camdyn Vermillion learned a lot from their presentation at the ESU9 “Teaching and Learning Conference.”

Aurora students and content creators Torri Danhauer (left), Kylie Svoboda, Mady Brown and Camdyn Vermillion learned a lot from their presentation at the ESU9 “Teaching and Learning Conference.”

This week's top stories

Aurora content creators set the (search) bar The tradition of excellence at Aurora High School often extends past the borders of Hamilton County. This was true and evident Oct.
HPC’s Hailey Lindburg scored a double-double with 17 kills and 25 digs in a four-set loss to Exeter-Milligan in the D2-2 subdistrict final last week.

HPC’s Hailey Lindburg scored a double-double with 17 kills and 25 digs in a four-set loss to Exeter-Milligan in the D2-2 subdistrict final last week.

HPC Storm drop rubber match with Exeter-Milligan

Despite qualifying for a district final with a wild card, High Plains’ postseason future was on the line Oct. 25 in the D2-2 subdistrict final.
Aurora celebrates a game point during the Lady Huskies’ five-set loss to Columbus Lakeview in the finals of the C1-7 subdistrict tournament last week.

Aurora celebrates a game point during the Lady Huskies’ five-set loss to Columbus Lakeview in the finals of the C1-7 subdistrict tournament last week.

Lady Huskies fall to Lakeview in five-set thriller

Aurora left everything on the floor in a do-or-die match last week.  The Lady Huskies had match point in the fourth and fifth sets, but could not convert the final score as Columbus Lakeview rallied to beat Aurora in five, 25-19, 23-25, 21-25, 26-24, 17-15 to win the C1-7 subdistrict tournament.
Aurora senior Aleah Vinkenberg fires a shot around the block of David City’s Avery Couch (1) and Grace Eickmeier (16).

Aurora senior Aleah Vinkenberg fires a shot around the block of David City’s Avery Couch (1) and Grace Eickmeier (16).

Lady Huskies down David City

The Lady Huskies showed their first-year head coach just how much this team has grown this season in the opening round of C1-7 subdistrict action, eeking out a close first-set win, coming from behind in the second set and closing out the sweep over David City to advance.
Gahvi Lesiak (1) celebrates match point as High Plains swept Nebraska Lutheran Monday night in the D2-2 subdistrict tournament.

Gahvi Lesiak (1) celebrates match point as High Plains swept Nebraska Lutheran Monday night in the D2-2 subdistrict tournament.

HPC Storm sweep Nebraska Lutheran in D2-2 subdistrict

High Plains was victorious Monday night in the D2-2 subdistrict semifinals, but had its home fans sweating it out for a minute or two.  The Lady Storm took down Nebraska Lutheran in three, 25-13, 25-23 and 25-22 in its home gym, setting up a third clash with Exeter-Milligan Tuesday night.
Gahvi Lesiak receives a serve during HPC’s three-set loss to Exeter-Milligan in the quarterfinals of the CRC tournament Saturday.

Gahvi Lesiak receives a serve during HPC’s three-set loss to Exeter-Milligan in the quarterfinals of the CRC tournament Saturday.

HPC Storm falls to Exeter-Milligan in CRC quarterfinals

High Plains and Exeter-Milligan had one of the matches of the day from the CRC tournament in the quarterfinals Saturday in York.  The two teams traded blows in its second match of the week, this time Exeter-Milligan taking the win in three, 25-22, 18-25 and 25-20. Back on Oct.
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.

This week's top stories

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’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.
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.

This week's top stories

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.