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Kyson Phillips fields a grounder and makes the throw to first baseman Tate Bendorf during Aurora’s loss to York last week.

Kyson Phillips fields a grounder and makes the throw to first baseman Tate Bendorf during Aurora’s loss to York last week.

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Aurora Cooperative Juniors split last week

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team split a pair of games last week, moving its overall record to 11-5 midway through June.Aurora couldn’t find the mark late in an 8-5 loss at Mitchell Field to York June 16, but was able to grind out a 12-9 win at Central City June 17.
Aurora pitcher Lukas Fry was all smiles and a bit relieved coming off the mound early against Gering Thursday after snagging a hit right back up the middle that nearly got him in the face.

Aurora pitcher Lukas Fry was all smiles and a bit relieved coming off the mound early against Gering Thursday after snagging a hit right back up the middle that nearly got him in the face.

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Pinnacle Bank Seniors plate first win of season Sunday

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Post 42 Seniors team collected its first win of the summer Sunday, downing Doniphan-Trumbull on the road, 19-1.The season’s first win came on the heels of two other losses, falling to Gering 8-1 Thursday before a 16-1 loss at St. Paul Friday.
Keagan White lays down a bunt during Aurora’s win over Gering. White had three RBIs in the win.

Keagan White lays down a bunt during Aurora’s win over Gering. White had three RBIs in the win.

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Aurora Coop Juniors find offensive rhythm

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team found home plate quite a bit last week.In five games played during a hectic four-day stretch, the AC Juniors team plated 60 runs as part of four wins, scoring 10 or more runs in each of those victories.
Mark Olsen, left, and Nate Most, will be inducted into the Nebraska 8-Man Football Hall of Fame on June 20.

Mark Olsen, left, and Nate Most, will be inducted into the Nebraska 8-Man Football Hall of Fame on June 20.

Olsen, Most set for 8-man HOF

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Two former Hamilton County football stars are set for induction into the 2026 Nebraska Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame Class. Hampton’s Mark Olsen and Giltner’s Nate Most are two of the 15 total inductees of this year’s class.
Wade Miller, a 2002 Aurora graduate now serving as an assistant coach in Seward, was an assistant coach for the South team in Saturday’s Shrine Bowl. He celebrated after the game with former Huskies Collin Stolpe and Canon Allen.

Wade Miller, a 2002 Aurora graduate now serving as an assistant coach in Seward, was an assistant coach for the South team in Saturday’s Shrine Bowl. He celebrated after the game with former Huskies Collin Stolpe and Canon Allen.

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A final win, a lasting impact

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Aurora’s Canon Allen and Collin Stolpe wrapped their high school athletic careers up with a win in Saturday’s 68th annual Shrine Bowl in Kearney, though both agreed the experience and lessons learned left a far more lasting impression than the game’s outcome.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.