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The Aurora Cooperative Juniors downed the SOS Rebels 12-0 May 24 before defeating PWG 10-0 May 27 and Ord 18-8 Sunday.

The Aurora Cooperative Juniors downed the SOS Rebels 12-0 May 24 before defeating PWG 10-0 May 27 and Ord 18-8 Sunday.

Aurora Cooperative Juniors off to 3-0 start to year

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Aurora Post 42 Legion baseball season began May 24 as the Aurora Cooperative Juniors have posted a 3-0 start while the Pinnacle Bank Seniors have battled, but are still looking for its first win.
Ryan Staehr takes a chunky divot off the par-3 17th hole during Thursday’s second round of the Class B state golf tournament at Scottsbluff Country Club. Staehr turned in rounds of 86 and 88 for a two-day score of 174.

Ryan Staehr takes a chunky divot off the par-3 17th hole during Thursday’s second round of the Class B state golf tournament at Scottsbluff Country Club. Staehr turned in rounds of 86 and 88 for a two-day score of 174.

Ryan Staehr ends Aurora athletic career at state golf meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The one thing about Ryan Staehr is he’s never going to give up on something. Whether it’s fourth and goal, shot clock winding down or his golf ball is stuck in a tree.
Cash Garrett walks off the No. 11 tee box at Scottsbluff Country Club with the Bluffs in the background and coach Craig Badura in tow.

Cash Garrett walks off the No. 11 tee box at Scottsbluff Country Club with the Bluffs in the background and coach Craig Badura in tow.

Cash Garrett earns first appearance at Class B state golf

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
by Richard RhodenCash Garrett had just finished up his final round of his sophomore year of high school golf and was already excited to get back to practice.Aurora’s No.
Stella Peterson (left) and Kaitlyn Staehr hug it out after finishing fifth and second respectively in Thursday’s triple jump event.

Stella Peterson (left) and Kaitlyn Staehr hug it out after finishing fifth and second respectively in Thursday’s triple jump event.

Triple trouble

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Kaitlyn Staehr nearly had a mental breakdown during Thursday’s Class B triple jump. Her first two jumps were scratches and her third was only enough to squeak into the finals by three inches. Staehr took off from there, though, hitting a new best mark of 38-1.
Giltner sophomore Peyton Schutt earned two medals at the state track and field championships, including a runner-up effort in the pole vault and seventh in the 100 hurdles.

Giltner sophomore Peyton Schutt earned two medals at the state track and field championships, including a runner-up effort in the pole vault and seventh in the 100 hurdles.

Schutt soars to silver in pole vault

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
A Friday morning rain shower wasn’t enough to slow down Peyton Schutt.The Giltner sophomore ended up with two medals from last week’s state track and field championships, including a second place in the pole vault.
Jayden Slagle picked up triple jump gold in Class B Wednesday, clearing 47-4.25.

Jayden Slagle picked up triple jump gold in Class B Wednesday, clearing 47-4.25.

Huskies battle at state track

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Jayden Slagle was the top dog in Class B's triple jump all season long and that didn't change at Omaha Burke Stadium.The Husky senior won gold in Wednesday's Class B triple jump event, going 47-4.25 to cap off his high school career.
Jayden Slagle hit a new statewide best triple jump mark for this season, going 49-6.50 at last week’s B-5 district meet in Central City.

Jayden Slagle hit a new statewide best triple jump mark for this season, going 49-6.50 at last week’s B-5 district meet in Central City.

Huskies impress at B-5 district meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Jayden Slagle already had the best triple jump in the state of Nebraska this spring. The Husky senior quite possibly put a new mark out of reach for everyone else and now has sights on a potential state record at Burke Stadium.Slagle cleared 49-6.
For the first time since its dominant title run a few years back, Giltner’s girls track team won the D-6 district championship in Kenesaw May 13. Posing with coach Nancy Lockmon and the championship trophy are seniors Kailyn Wilson (far left), Avery Reeson and Gracie Kreutz.

For the first time since its dominant title run a few years back, Giltner’s girls track team won the D-6 district championship in Kenesaw May 13. Posing with coach Nancy Lockmon and the championship trophy are seniors Kailyn Wilson (far left), Avery Reeson and Gracie Kreutz.

Lady Hornets claim district title

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Giltner coach Nancy Lockmon said the Hornets didn’t show up to Kenesaw last week to win a district title. The goal was to get as many kids to Omaha as possible. The Hornets ended up doing both.
Aurora senior Ryan Staehr played his way into the Class B state tournament field, shooting a 79 to finish in the top 10 at Monday’s B-4 district at York Country Club.

Aurora senior Ryan Staehr played his way into the Class B state tournament field, shooting a 79 to finish in the top 10 at Monday’s B-4 district at York Country Club.

Staehr does rain dance to state golf

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Ryan Staehr has never been one to let his emotions out in competition. That changed for just a second on the York CC 18th green.
Jayden Slagle will compete in the long and triple jumps at the state track meet.

Jayden Slagle will compete in the long and triple jumps at the state track meet.

Area state track qualifiers

Richard Rhoden
Friday, May 15, 2026
Unofficially, the Hamilton County area is sending 33 athletes to next week's state track and field championships to Burke Stadium. The Huskies feature a total of 12 state qualifiers, six apiece on the boys and girls side.