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Hampton’s bench celebrates after a made bucket during the second half of its 52-36 win over rival Giltner on senior night Friday.

Hampton’s bench celebrates after a made bucket during the second half of its 52-36 win over rival Giltner on senior night Friday.

Lady Hawks win emotional finale against Giltner

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Friday’s regular season finale was anything but the normal cross-county showdown between Hampton and Giltner’s girls.
Aurora’s bench went bonkers after Rylee Olsen sank the game-winning three-point shot in Saturday’s win over Lexington.

Aurora’s bench went bonkers after Rylee Olsen sank the game-winning three-point shot in Saturday’s win over Lexington.

Olsen swishes final dagger

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Rylee Olsen isn’t Aurora’s top option from behind the arc. Sometimes, though, the clutch gene outweighs everything else.  The Aurora senior swished a three from the top of the key with 43 seconds left to help the Lady Huskies take down Lexington 42-39 Saturday at home.
Tiffany Senff was one of three individual champions for the Lady Huskies at Saturday’s Central Conference meet in Lakeview.

Tiffany Senff was one of three individual champions for the Lady Huskies at Saturday’s Central Conference meet in Lakeview.

Trio of Lady Huskies win conference gold

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Don’t look now but Aurora’s girls wrestlers are peaking at the right time.  During the first-ever Central Conference girls tournament, the Lady Huskies featured three individual champions and a third place effort as a team at Saturday’s event held at Lakeview high school.
Aurora fifth grade students in Lori Brechbill’s class have been donating from the heart for 18 years now.

Aurora fifth grade students in Lori Brechbill’s class have been donating from the heart for 18 years now.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Adopt-A-Pet donation marks milestone year Aurora fifth grade students in Lori Brechbill’s class have been donating from the heart for 18 years now, evident by the photos found in the teacher’s classroom that feature students now grown and teaching on their own.
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

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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.
As part of the Aurora Middle School ‘Girl’s Wellness Day’ students were given a glimpse into self-awareness training and defense strategies.

As part of the Aurora Middle School ‘Girl’s Wellness Day’ students were given a glimpse into self-awareness training and defense strategies.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Girl’s wellness day offers self-care advice A small group of Aurora Middle School’s female students gathered Dec. 29 at the home of the Huskies to participate in a day tailored to their mental, emotional and physical wellness.
Natalie Bisbee fights out of a hold during Aurora’s 36-24 win over Columbus Lakeview Thursday.

Natalie Bisbee fights out of a hold during Aurora’s 36-24 win over Columbus Lakeview Thursday.

Lady Huskies end 2021 with battle at Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Aurora’s girls wrestling team finished off the 2021 calendar year in style.  The Lady Huskies picked up its second dual win in as many weeks, defeating Columbus Lakeview 36-24 Thursday.
A major housing development is starting to take shape on Aurora’s western edge as the year comes to a close, visible signs of a project local residents chose as the overwhelming favorite as the top story of 2021.

A major housing development is starting to take shape on Aurora’s western edge as the year comes to a close, visible signs of a project local residents chose as the overwhelming favorite as the top story of 2021.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Housing development year’s top story A major housing development is starting to take shape on Aurora’s western edge as the year comes to a close, visible signs of a project local residents chose as the overwhelming favorite as the top story of 2021. Gov.
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

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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.