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Sam Jones (14), who is expected to share time under center with senior Wyatt Pollet, takes a snap with the No. 1 offense during Friday’s final preseason scrimmage.

Sam Jones (14), who is expected to share time under center with senior Wyatt Pollet, takes a snap with the No. 1 offense during Friday’s final preseason scrimmage.

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Huskies return to Class B starts with Seward

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Husky Nation is chomping at the bit for some football, and the wait is finally over as of Friday with Seward coming to town to kick off a new season that marks a return to Class B.
The BigRich Sports Report

The BigRich Sports Report

More than a Sunday drive

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
I’m sure some of you have seen me putting around town in my pickup at half the speed of smell in the late-afternoon sunshine.It’s much more than a lazy Sunday drive. It’s a tradition laced in deep family values that I cannot let go of.I enjoy cutting the grass.
Pictured from left are Robbie Roberts, Sam Moyer, Doug Kittle, Jordan Stithem and Sami Vincent. The group gathered at the Aurorans 4 Diamond Sports complex Thursday to recognize a changing of the guard in volunteer management.

Pictured from left are Robbie Roberts, Sam Moyer, Doug Kittle, Jordan Stithem and Sami Vincent. The group gathered at the Aurorans 4 Diamond Sports complex Thursday to recognize a changing of the guard in volunteer management.

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New generation steps to the plate at A4DS

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Fourteen years after the first pitch was thrown at the Auroran’s 4 Diamond Sports complex, some of the men who helped build it are stepping out of the batter’s box, confident they’ve got the right people stepping up to the plate.
Cash Garrett

Cash Garrett

Garrett sets new course record, 64

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Cash Garrett had a day to remember on the golf course Sunday as he posted a round of 6-under par 64 to win the annual Poco Creek Club Championship while also setting a course record.
Aurora’s Canon Allen (left) and Giltner’s Avery Reeson were selected as the Aurora News-Register’s athletes of the year for the 2024-25 sports season. Allen and Reeson pose for a photo with ANR sports editor Richard Rhoden.

Aurora’s Canon Allen (left) and Giltner’s Avery Reeson were selected as the Aurora News-Register’s athletes of the year for the 2024-25 sports season. Allen and Reeson pose for a photo with ANR sports editor Richard Rhoden.

Exemplary leaders

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
No one will ever accuse Canon Allen or Avery Reeson for being the tallest in the group, unless they start coaching youth sports.No, their success in life comes from something completely different. Wherever they go, others follow.
During the spring, Avery Reeson was the leadoff runner on Giltner’s 3200 relay team

During the spring, Avery Reeson was the leadoff runner on Giltner’s 3200 relay team

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Avery Reeson races into record books as ANR AOTY honoree

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Avery Reeson is involved in everything. Her favorite activity is the one on the calendar for the day. Those around who know her best have no idea how she makes time for everything. She doesn’t just make time for it, she excels at it, too.
Canon Allen set multiple single match, season and career records in soccer, including five goals in a single match.

Canon Allen set multiple single match, season and career records in soccer, including five goals in a single match.

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Canon Allen catches one final accolade as ANR AOTY selection

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Canon Allen has played sports since the day he could catch a ball and spin past a couch pillow. He’s spent countless hours watching others play, deciding what little pieces of their game to add to his own.
Sawyer Kiner is met at the plate by Jace Dorsey, Jack Carstensen and Lukas Fry after his grand slam during Aurora’s 13-5 win over Overton in Saturday’s elimination game at the Area 6 tournament in Holdrege.

Sawyer Kiner is met at the plate by Jace Dorsey, Jack Carstensen and Lukas Fry after his grand slam during Aurora’s 13-5 win over Overton in Saturday’s elimination game at the Area 6 tournament in Holdrege.

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Pinnacle Bank Seniors burn bats in area tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Despite its best efforts, the Aurora Pinnacle Bank Post 42 Seniors team was unable to overcome three straight days of triple-digit scorching temperatures and elimination baseball.