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Aurora coach Gordon Wilson receives the Vince Zavala coach of the year award from the man himself during intermisison of April 28's CNTC meet in Grand Island.

Aurora coach Gordon Wilson receives the Vince Zavala coach of the year award from the man himself during intermisison of April 28's CNTC meet in Grand Island.

Wilson selected as Vince Zavala coach of the year

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
No one I’ve ever bumped into has had one bad thing to say about Gordon Wilson. It’s the Gordon Wilson’s of the world who give the less utilized phrase, “nice guys finish first” any sort of validation.Coach Wilson is officially hanging up the stopwatch and global maps next month.
Both High Plains and Aurora competed in the 3200 relay at Monday’s Central Nebraska Track championships. HPC’s Haden Helgoth and Aurora’s Brett Mellies started the race for their respective teams, both of which ran PR times on the day (Aurora 8:15.24 and HPC 8:52.61).

Both High Plains and Aurora competed in the 3200 relay at Monday’s Central Nebraska Track championships. HPC’s Haden Helgoth and Aurora’s Brett Mellies started the race for their respective teams, both of which ran PR times on the day (Aurora 8:15.24 and HPC 8:52.61).

Area athletes run wild at CNTC event

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Aurora’s Charlie Evans took the anchor leg with a chance. That’s all he and his three buddies needed.
Canon Allen breaks through a pair of Seward defenders during last week’s 1-0 loss to the Jays. Allen’s potential equalizer in the final seconds was just off the mark.

Canon Allen breaks through a pair of Seward defenders during last week’s 1-0 loss to the Jays. Allen’s potential equalizer in the final seconds was just off the mark.

Huskies cannot convert late rally

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The final five minutes of Aurora-Seward last week were fast and furious.The Bluejays broke a scoreless tie with just over three minutes remaining. Aurora didn’t quit and pushed for a couple equalizers, but just couldn’t find it, leading to a 1-0 Bluejay victory April 22.
Ryan Staehr, shown here from a meet earlier this season, shot an 85 for the Huskies at Wild Horse Golf Club in Gothenburg.

Ryan Staehr, shown here from a meet earlier this season, shot an 85 for the Huskies at Wild Horse Golf Club in Gothenburg.

Huskies relish opportunity to play Wild Horse Golf Club

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Aurora boys golf team had a rare opportunity to play one of the country’s rated golf courses last week.The Huskies were challenged by Wild Horse Golf Club in Gothenburg Thursday, carding a team effort of 325 to finish fourth overall.
HPC’s Haden Helgoth hands off to fellow senior Gage Friesen for the anchor leg of the 400 relay at last week’s High Plains Invite. The Storm ended up second to Aquinas in a photo finish.

HPC’s Haden Helgoth hands off to fellow senior Gage Friesen for the anchor leg of the 400 relay at last week’s High Plains Invite. The Storm ended up second to Aquinas in a photo finish.

Sun shines on Storm track meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
For the first time this spring, High Plains, Giltner and Hampton all competed in the same event.On a picture-perfect day, High Plains hosted its annual invite at the Osceola track April 16 as the Storm put together some impressive results.
Aurora freshman Cash Garrett hits his approach shot into the par-4 fifth hole where he ended up with par. Garrett eagled his final hole to shoot 75 and finish ninth overall for his first varsity medal.

Aurora freshman Cash Garrett hits his approach shot into the par-4 fifth hole where he ended up with par. Garrett eagled his final hole to shoot 75 and finish ninth overall for his first varsity medal.

Garrett cashes 1st medal for Aurora at Lochland

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
An incredible finish from Cash Garrett was the icing on the cake to his first career varsity medal.The Aurora freshman finished his Thursday round at Lochland Country Club in Hastings with an eagle on the par-5 first hole, catapulting him to a ninth place finish at the Hastings Invite.
Aurora’s Reagan Ashby got her first taste of competition this spring at Thursday’s Dutch Zorn Invite in Gothenburg, winning the 100 meter dash final in a time of 13.24, a new area-best mark for the season.

Aurora’s Reagan Ashby got her first taste of competition this spring at Thursday’s Dutch Zorn Invite in Gothenburg, winning the 100 meter dash final in a time of 13.24, a new area-best mark for the season.

Lady Huskies race to team title at Gothenburg

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Welcome back, Reagan Ashby!The Aurora senior competed for the first time this spring at Thursday’s Dutch Zorn Invite in Gothenburg and won the 100 meter dash final, highlighting a girls team victory in the process.Ashby won the 100 dash final with a new area-best time of 13.
Hannah Janda was the hero for the Huskies Friday night against Nebraska City, scoring the game-winning goal with 14 seconds left for a 2-1 victory. Janda is shown here scoring the Huskies’ second goal in a 2-0 win over Crete Thursday.

Hannah Janda was the hero for the Huskies Friday night against Nebraska City, scoring the game-winning goal with 14 seconds left for a 2-1 victory. Janda is shown here scoring the Huskies’ second goal in a 2-0 win over Crete Thursday.

Janda boots OT winner for Lady Huskies

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hannah Janda sent the Husky faithful home with a big smile Friday night. The Aurora senior connected on the game-winning goal with just seconds left in overtime, handing the Lady Huskies a 2-1 win at Nebraska City and providing her team with wins in back-to-back days.
Aurora’s backup keeper Calvin Miller catches both the soccer ball and Crete’s Alfredo Herrera in the air at the net during the Huskies’ 5-2 loss to the Cardinals Thursday.

Aurora’s backup keeper Calvin Miller catches both the soccer ball and Crete’s Alfredo Herrera in the air at the net during the Huskies’ 5-2 loss to the Cardinals Thursday.

Huskies show grit in loss to Crete

News Staff
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Despite being short-handed Thursday, the Aurora boys soccer team put up a solid fight against conference rival Crete.The Huskies and Cardinals were tied at one at the half but it was Crete with four second half goals to pick up the 5-2 win Thursday in Aurora.
Adrianna Brei, shown here battling for possession with Crete, scored one of Aurora’s two goals in a 2-1 win at Nebraska City Friday.

Adrianna Brei, shown here battling for possession with Crete, scored one of Aurora’s two goals in a 2-1 win at Nebraska City Friday.

Huskies split pair of meets

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Last week was a bit chaotic for many Aurora High School students.The Husky track team had to split up throughout the week, sending some of its athletes to the Adams Central Invite April 8 because of other activities, like FBLA and SkillsUSA, which were hosted later in the week.