Volleyball

This archive photo, which hangs in the Hamilton Telecommunications corporate office, was taken while D.E. McGregor, one of the founding fathers of NCTC, was visiting the Hamilton office in Aurora on Sept. 22, 1921.

This archive photo, which hangs in the Hamilton Telecommunications corporate office, was taken while D.E. McGregor, one of the founding fathers of NCTC, was visiting the Hamilton office in Aurora on Sept. 22, 1921.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Hamilton Telecommunications announces purchase of NCTC Hamilton Telecommunications announced Friday that it has finalized a purchase agreement with Nebraska Central Telephone Company and Nebraska Central Telecom, Inc.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Area volleyball teams highlight top 10 list

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The year 2020 had plenty of bad memories, unlucky situations and no shortage of bad mojo to go around.  That’s not what we’re here for today, though. There were plenty of games and moments throughout the 2020 calendar year that made our eyebrows raise, jaws drop and hearts race.
Mack Alspaugh, new HPC girls basketball coach, helped run 5-on-5 drills during practice over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Mack Alspaugh, new HPC girls basketball coach, helped run 5-on-5 drills during practice over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Alspaugh set to coach Lady Storm

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Mack Alspaugh has no problem tucking away his coaches whistle and jumping into practice with his players. He’s been there and done it before.  Surely if someone like Brianna Wilshusen can get a shot off in the lane or a rebound over her head coach, it should be a fun season for HPC basketball.
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.
Hampton’s rotation celebrates an ace serve during its win over High Plains Oct. 6. The Lady Hawks had eight of them in the win over the Storm.

Hampton’s rotation celebrates an ace serve during its win over High Plains Oct. 6. The Lady Hawks had eight of them in the win over the Storm.

Hampton’s impressive rally leads to sweep of triangular

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
In what could be the first of many for the foreseeable future, it was mentor-former player taking on one another from the coaches seat.  In their first matchup against one another, the mentor won.
Aurora celebrates a rare attack from Cassidy Knust (3) during the Lady Huskies’ four set victory at Hastings Thursday. Aurora has won four straight heading into the Central Conference tournament.

Aurora celebrates a rare attack from Cassidy Knust (3) during the Lady Huskies’ four set victory at Hastings Thursday. Aurora has won four straight heading into the Central Conference tournament.

Balanced offensive attack lifts Aurora inside The Jungle

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
A balanced attack with plenty of road warriors was all the Aurora volleyball team needed Thursday night in Hastings.  The Lady Huskies shared the ball and fed off its visiting crowd energy, picking up a four-set win over the Tigers, 25-17, 23-25, 25-22 and 25-19.