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Kasey Schuster tallied a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in Aurora’s 40-32 win over GINW Saturday.

Kasey Schuster tallied a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in Aurora’s 40-32 win over GINW Saturday.

Lady Huskies earn first victory over Northwest

A good crop of little Huskies was in the crowd Saturday afternoon and saw Kasey Schuster make a play any coach would gush over.  While at the free throw line and a chance to ice the game, Schuster missed both foul shots.
Aurora’s Denae Nachtigal dribbles around a Beatrice defender during Aurora’s 66-36 loss at home Saturday.

Aurora’s Denae Nachtigal dribbles around a Beatrice defender during Aurora’s 66-36 loss at home Saturday.

Aurora battles Beatrice in first home game of season

For a second weekend in a row, Aurora was dealt a tough hand with its two opponents on the slate.  The Lady Huskies kept it close for some time against Columbus Lakeview Friday, but couldn’t keep pace through a 47-31 loss before similar issues at home Saturday against Beatrice, losing 66-36.
Laighla Rice checks her watch in an early leg of the race while Ayeanna Smith (right) and Ella Curtis (left) keep up the pace.

Laighla Rice checks her watch in an early leg of the race while Ayeanna Smith (right) and Ella Curtis (left) keep up the pace.

Lady Huskies finish strong at Central City Invite

The Lady Husky runners found themselves in a familiar spot, again finishing runner-up at the Central City Invite on the Valley View Golf Course Thursday.
Aurora senior Taylor Janda attacks the lane during the second half of the Lady Huskies’ 43-32 win over Crete Thursday.

Aurora senior Taylor Janda attacks the lane during the second half of the Lady Huskies’ 43-32 win over Crete Thursday.

Lady Huskies grind out win over Crete on senior night

Aurora’s girls basketball team was all smiles Thursday night.  A win on senior night was just the beginning. As the girls put it walking off the floor, they have a winning streak.
HPC’s Hailey Lindburg lays out for a loose ball over Hampton’s Lillian Dose during the Storm’s 40-35 win over the Hawks Thursday.

HPC’s Hailey Lindburg lays out for a loose ball over Hampton’s Lillian Dose during the Storm’s 40-35 win over the Hawks Thursday.

Lady Storm hold off Hampton late

Hailey Lindburg helped carry her team to a win while not once coming out of the game.  A bit shorthanded, High Plains outlasted Hampton 40-35 in an area matchup Thursday night in Polk.
Aurora’s Ellie Hutsell kicks the ball out of a Norris trap at the top of the key during the Lady Huskies’ loss on the road to the Titans Dec. 21.

Aurora’s Ellie Hutsell kicks the ball out of a Norris trap at the top of the key during the Lady Huskies’ loss on the road to the Titans Dec. 21.

Lady Huskies show aggressive nature against Titan front

Aurora went into its final contest before the holiday break at Norris with nothing to lose and everything to gain. It was the exact opposite for Class B No. 2 Norris.  The Lady Huskies played like it, too.
Taryn McKinney was responsible for several new season and career records for the Aurora softball team.

Taryn McKinney was responsible for several new season and career records for the Aurora softball team.

Several Aurora softball records re-written during 2021 year

The 2021 Aurora softball season will be one to remember years down the line for a variety of reasons.  The team’s 21-12 record was its best in more than a decade and the 21 wins were the program’s second best in school history.
HPC’s Courtney Carlstrom (left) and Gordona Howell defend the net during the Storm’s win over Palmer last week.

HPC’s Courtney Carlstrom (left) and Gordona Howell defend the net during the Storm’s win over Palmer last week.

Lady Storm cap busy weekend with multiple wins

High Plains showed off the new additions to its school last week, welcoming volleyball fans to a new entryway and concession stand, but the familiar Storm environment.
Aurora senior Maddie Krejci watches her drive on the par-4 sixth hole Saturday.

Aurora senior Maddie Krejci watches her drive on the par-4 sixth hole Saturday.

Lady Huskies take 2nd at Poco Creek

The Lady Huskies continue to add confidence and experience to their collective golf bags, earning three individual medals and a runner-up team finish in Saturday’s home invitational.