Girls Basketball

A blanket of 4-6 inches of snow and two days out of school provided the perfect combination for some outdoor fun last week.

A blanket of 4-6 inches of snow and two days out of school provided the perfect combination for some outdoor fun last week.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
‘A good old-fashioned winter storm’ It’s been awhile since residents in Hamilton County have seen a significant winter storm in the form of several inches of powdery white snow that blanketed the streets, canceled school and provided perfect snowball fight material.
Aurora’s Aleah Vinkenberg guards Seward’s Eden Schulz all the way to the floor in the second half of the Jays’ 52-36 win over the Huskies Friday night.

Aurora’s Aleah Vinkenberg guards Seward’s Eden Schulz all the way to the floor in the second half of the Jays’ 52-36 win over the Huskies Friday night.

Fourth quarter struggles doom Aurora on the road Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Aurora’s girls looked prime for a big road victory over a conference rival before things went sideways in the fourth quarter.
Aurora’s Reagan Ashby passes the ball around the horn in a game earlier this season.

Aurora’s Reagan Ashby passes the ball around the horn in a game earlier this season.

Lady Huskies grind out win over Gross

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Aurora’s girls basketball team finished the 2022 calendar year on a high note, picking up its second win of the season by holding on for a 41-39 win over Omaha Gross in the consolation round of the Blair Holiday Tournament Friday.
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

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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.
Giltner’s Hailey Eastman gets tied up with HPC’s Allie Howell on the baseline.

Giltner’s Hailey Eastman gets tied up with HPC’s Allie Howell on the baseline.

Hornets sweep Harvard Thursday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Both Hornet teams kicked off its 2022-23 seasons with huge starts, both defeating Harvard on the road Thursday.  The girls team shot the ball over 70 times on the night, picking up a 43-18 win while the boys team rolled to a 50-21 win.
Aurora’s Rylee Olsen was one of three seniors on the 2021-22 girls basketball team.

Aurora’s Rylee Olsen was one of three seniors on the 2021-22 girls basketball team.

Lady Huskies end season with close loss to AC

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Aurora girls basketball coach Kelly Boshart described the Lady Huskies’ season on the hardwood with two words -- tough and heart.  Tough because of the schedule, noting that her team was tough, too.  Yet, Aurora’s season came to an end Feb.
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

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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.
Aurora’s Jaylee Schuster flips the ball behind her in heavy traffic during the Lady Huskies’ 56-38 loss to Adams Central Thursday night.

Aurora’s Jaylee Schuster flips the ball behind her in heavy traffic during the Lady Huskies’ 56-38 loss to Adams Central Thursday night.

Second half push too much for Aurora to overcome

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The Lady Huskies showed flashes on opening night of what could be during the 2020-21 season. However, those flashes didn’t come frequently enough.  Aurora opened the season on the road Thursday night, ending up on the wrong end of a 56-38 score to Adams Central.