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Aurora senior Jameson Herzberg battles for position with a Northwest defender during B7 District play in Grand Island. The Vikings won the game, 3-0.

Aurora senior Jameson Herzberg battles for position with a Northwest defender during B7 District play in Grand Island. The Vikings won the game, 3-0.

Huskies raise the bar with 10-win soccer season

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
A memorable boys soccer season came to an end Monday as the Huskies fell to Grand Island Northwest 3-0 in B-7 District play. The loss ends Aurora’s season at 10-8, going down in Husky history as the first boys soccer team to post a winning record.
Blake DeVries plays tough defense near the goal during Aurora’s 7-0 loss to Lexington at home Thursday.

Blake DeVries plays tough defense near the goal during Aurora’s 7-0 loss to Lexington at home Thursday.

Aurora goes the distance with one of Class B’s finest

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
It was a learning experience last week for the Husky soccer team.  Aurora picked up a 5-0 win at Seward April 20 before a 7-0 loss to Lexington at home Thursday and a 2-0 loss at Waverly Saturday.
Aurora’s Kyler Gross receives heavy contact from York’s Emmet Heiss during the Duke’s 2-0 win over the Huskies Saturday.

Aurora’s Kyler Gross receives heavy contact from York’s Emmet Heiss during the Duke’s 2-0 win over the Huskies Saturday.

Huskies finish 4th as conference hosts

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
A solid start to the Central Conference tournament was offset by a few bumps in the road.  The Huskies won its opening round matchup to make the semifinals, but lost matches to York and Schuyler to finish fourth in a weekend tournament played in Aurora.
Aurora’s Eli Warnke battles for possession with a Crete player during Aurora’s 2-1 win over the Cardinals Thursday.

Aurora’s Eli Warnke battles for possession with a Crete player during Aurora’s 2-1 win over the Cardinals Thursday.

Home cooking puts Huskies back on track

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The Aurora boys soccer team got back on track with three games in a four-day stretch, winning two of the three.  The Huskies dropped a 4-0 game to Kearney Catholic April 6 before defeating Crete 2-1 Thursday and York 3-2 in overtime for a makeup game.
Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal waits for the other players in his group to play just off the No. 7 green at Poco Creek Golf Course March 31. Nachtigal posted a 44 on the course, fifth-best of the day.

Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal waits for the other players in his group to play just off the No. 7 green at Poco Creek Golf Course March 31. Nachtigal posted a 44 on the course, fifth-best of the day.

Huskies win home golf triangular

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
In a bit more of a lighter pace, the Husky golf team competed in a home triangular with Grand Island Northwest and Hastings St. Cecilia at Poco Creek March 31.  Aurora’s varsity team was joined by its JV squad and a few others as nearly half of its team got a taste of high school competition.
Aurora’s Alexander Wheeler came up just short on this header attempt during second half play against Grand Island Northwest March 30, a 3-0 loss to the Vikings.

Aurora’s Alexander Wheeler came up just short on this header attempt during second half play against Grand Island Northwest March 30, a 3-0 loss to the Vikings.

Huskies score shutout win at Columbus Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Coming off a loss earlier in the week, the Aurora boys soccer team answered the bell.  The Huskies dropped a 3-0 contest to area rival Grand Island Northwest in its first home game March 30, but bounced back for a 5-0 win at Columbus Lakeview Thursday.
Aurora’s Ethan Shaw putts from just off the 9th green at the Seward Country Club Friday, eventually finishing fourth overall with a 78.

Aurora’s Ethan Shaw putts from just off the 9th green at the Seward Country Club Friday, eventually finishing fourth overall with a 78.

Huskies finish 3rd at Seward Invite

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
For the first time in nearly two years, the Aurora golf team was on the course in varsity play.  The Husky golfers started the 2021 season at the Seward Invite Friday, finishing third as a team with a five-some that lacked varsity experience.
Giltner’s Jacob Smith fights through contact in the paint during a 43-32 loss to Heartland Lutheran Feb. 23.

Giltner’s Jacob Smith fights through contact in the paint during a 43-32 loss to Heartland Lutheran Feb. 23.

Hornets struggle in season-ending loss to Heartland Lutheran

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
A sour night offensively spelled the end of Giltner’s basketball run.  The Hornets struggled with turnovers and scoring for much of the night as Heartland Lutheran picked up a 43-32 win over Giltner Feb. 23 in the D2-7 subdistrict tournament.
Aurora’s Jameson Herzberg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half of the Huskies’ 45-43 win against York Monday night.

Aurora’s Jameson Herzberg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half of the Huskies’ 45-43 win against York Monday night.

Herzberg heroics hold off York upset effort Monday night

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
While he didn’t make the game-winning shot, Jameson Herzberg called game Monday night.  The senior Husky scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half, including the game-winning assist as Aurora survived an upset effort from York 45-43 in the B-6 subdistrict semifinals.
Giltner senior Camden Humphrey is off to the races on a fastbreak, with teammate Nate Leichty and Hampton defender Jake Arndt following the play.

Giltner senior Camden Humphrey is off to the races on a fastbreak, with teammate Nate Leichty and Hampton defender Jake Arndt following the play.

Hornets overcome early Hawk surge in home win

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Giltner boys gave the home crowd something to cheer about on senior night Friday, posting the sixth win of the season with a convincing 53-30 victory over Hampton.