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The boys cross country team jostles to find their place in the initial rush during the beginning of the race. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Huskies kick off season strong with team gold

Jeni Obermier

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

The Aurora boys cross country team began its season at the Grand Island Northwest Invite Friday where they brought home second place for their combined team effort, coming up just short of the winning mark.

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Lady Hawks start season off 1-2

News Staff

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Hampton’s first serve of the volleyball season came Saturday, participating in Axtell’s tournament. The Lady Hawks ended up going 1-2 on the day, losing matches to Silver Lake and Loomis before defeating Palmer to end the afternoon.

Alex Kubik

Sports Briefs

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

ANR fall sports preview section The Aurora News-Register’s fall sports preview section is included in this week’s edition with full photos and previews for all area sports teams. Be sure to follow us on our Twitter account @SportsANR for more sports coverage throughout the week.

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Looking Back

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

2010: Lady Huskies tee off season with 2nd place finish A late invitation to join the field at an early-season golf meet translated into the first trophy of the year for Husky athletics as the Aurora girls carded a runner-up finish Monday at the Wood River Invitational.

Aurora coach Kyle Peterson was on the field for part of Friday’s soap scrimmage, getting one final look at his team to help determine starting lineups for Friday’s season opener against North Platte. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Huskies set for season opener Friday

Kurt Johnson

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

After a summer and preseason of uncertainty, game week has finally arrived in Husky Nation, with the Aurora football team chomping at the bit to take the field for the season opener against North Platte.

Kaleigh Metzger (middle) high fives teammates Kylie Larson (8) and Zarian Arends after both of them scored during a 13-2 win over St. Paul Friday. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Aurora catches fire in home tournament play

Richard Rhoden

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

By the end of its own tournament Friday evening, the Lady Husky softball team had the brooms out. After losing the first game of the year the night before in walk-off fashion, Aurora won all three of its home tournament games Friday, defeating St.

Richard Rhoden

Game day is a great day

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Friday was like Christmas morning for this sports fan. Between dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s of our ‘Return to Sports’ preview section found in this week’s paper, it was also game day. And any game day is a great day.

Simulating the real deal

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Giltner’s volleyball and football teams held inter-squad scrimmages on back-to-back nights last week in preparation for their season-opening matchups on the schedule. Above, Giltner senior Camden Humphrey reaches for the pylon as Connor Craig gives chase.

Returning letterwinners

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Aurora volleyball letterwinners Returning letterwinners for the Aurora volleyball team include front from left: Raina Cattau, Cassidy Knust, Emily Erickson, Jaylee Schuster. Back row: Rachel Hunter, Kassidy Hudson, Kasey Schuster.

Giltner volleyball letterwinners

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Returning letterwinners for the Giltner volleyball team include from left: Christy Eastman and Sydni Watson. News-Register/Richard Rhoden