Basketball

Aurora grad Baylor Scheierman was an assist shy of a triple-double last week in the Big East tournament from Madison Square Garden.

Aurora grad Baylor Scheierman was an assist shy of a triple-double last week in the Big East tournament from Madison Square Garden.

Small-town Scheierman makes NYC splash

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
A kid from small-town Aurora lived out another one of his dreams while another came true for a second time.
Booker Scheierman absorbs contact through the lane in Aurora’s 34-31 loss to Sidney in the C1-6 district final.

Booker Scheierman absorbs contact through the lane in Aurora’s 34-31 loss to Sidney in the C1-6 district final.

Huskies fall short in district final loss to Sidney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The Huskies have been consistent since its last state tournament appearance in 2019. The issue is, that consistency comes with a red mark.  Aurora came up short in its fourth district final in as many years, losing to Sidney in the C1-6 final 34-31 Feb. 28 played at Cozad.
Jay Phelps speaks in 2019 at ReactiveConf in Prague. Phelps has help found two businesses still in operation, and worked throughout the tech world without a college degree.

Jay Phelps speaks in 2019 at ReactiveConf in Prague. Phelps has help found two businesses still in operation, and worked throughout the tech world without a college degree.

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News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Following a different tune: A career from music to technology Jay (Justin) Phelps attended Aurora High School until his last semester and has since gone on his own learning journey outside of college, working his way through the technology world from Silicon Valley and beyond.
Hampton’s Wyatt Dose soars through the lane for a layup duing a 56-39 loss to Fullerton in the D2-6 subdistrict tournament last week.

Hampton’s Wyatt Dose soars through the lane for a layup duing a 56-39 loss to Fullerton in the D2-6 subdistrict tournament last week.

Hampton’s efforts come up dry against Fullerton

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
A hot start from Fullerton was too much for Hampton to overcome in the postseason opener.  The Hawks fell behind early and never quite got back within striking distance as the host Warriors defeated Hampton 56-39 in the semifinals of the D2-6 subdistrict tournament Feb. 21.
High Plains senior Hailey Lindburg drives the lane and puts up a shot between two Osceola defenders during Thursday’s subdistrict final, which the Lady Storm lost in overtime, 43-38.

High Plains senior Hailey Lindburg drives the lane and puts up a shot between two Osceola defenders during Thursday’s subdistrict final, which the Lady Storm lost in overtime, 43-38.

HPC’s shot at history rims out in season-ending defeat

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
High Plains senior Hailey Lindburg drilled two heroic three-pointers with the season on the line in Thursday’s D2-3 Subdistrict final against Osceola and had a shot at school history just before the final buzzer, but the last one would not fall.
Aurora farmer Mitch Oswald recently returned from two weeks abroad as part of his LEAD 40 fellowship. One of many tour locations for Oswald included a pineapple farm in Panama.

Aurora farmer Mitch Oswald recently returned from two weeks abroad as part of his LEAD 40 fellowship. One of many tour locations for Oswald included a pineapple farm in Panama.

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News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Oswald explores global side of agriculture Aurora farmer Mitch Oswald has spent the past few months of his life on the learning journey of a lifetime, culminating in January with a two-week trip to Costa Rica, Colombia and Panama.  As one of 21 Nebraska LEAD fellows, Oswald spent Jan.
The Giltner bench celebrates after defeating Hampton 47-45 Friday night.

The Giltner bench celebrates after defeating Hampton 47-45 Friday night.

Hornets hold off Hawks in another nail-biter

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
For the third time in a row dating back to a season ago, a rivalry game between Giltner and Hampton came down to the final second.  For a third time in a row it was the same result -- a Giltner victory. How we got there Friday night, though, wasn’t the same.
A champion for regenerative agriculture, Dr. David Meyer is seen here in a field of millet, intercropped with mung beans.

A champion for regenerative agriculture, Dr. David Meyer is seen here in a field of millet, intercropped with mung beans.

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News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Local expert breaks through layers of regenerative ag  Agriculture, like the soil it stands on, has many layers. Effectively the soil itself stands as a timeline and report card for history and humanities use of all it provides.
Gahvi Lesiak looks for an open teammate out of an East Butler halfcourt trap during HPC’s dominant 54-17 win Friday night.

Gahvi Lesiak looks for an open teammate out of an East Butler halfcourt trap during HPC’s dominant 54-17 win Friday night.

Lindburg, Storm carry hot shooting night past East Butler

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Friday was a good night to be Hailey Lindburg, or at the very least wearing the same red, white and blue uniform.  The HPC senior was lights out, scoring 21 points on 7 of 14 shooting as the Storm put together its best offensive performance of the season, defeating East Butler 54-17 in Polk.
Denae Nachtigal fights for and saves an offensive possession for Aurora in the second half of a close 34-31 loss at Lakeview Jan. 24. Nachtigal tallied eight points, five rebounds and four steals in the game.

Denae Nachtigal fights for and saves an offensive possession for Aurora in the second half of a close 34-31 loss at Lakeview Jan. 24. Nachtigal tallied eight points, five rebounds and four steals in the game.

Aurora girls rally falls short at Columbus Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Aurora’s girls were prime for an upset to begin the Central Conference tournament, but ultimately came up a play or two short in the final seconds.  The Lady Huskies pushed Columbus Lakeview to the brink, but the host Vikings held on for a 34-31 win Jan.