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Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

The BigRich Sports Report

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Baylor Scheierman has made a lot of threes in his lifetime. Watching him in warm-ups, I’m convinced he would make double digits consecutively with his eyes closed.During his college career, he’s connected on 280 three-pointers between South Dakota State and Creighton.
Hampton coach Margo LaBrie won her 200th career game last week.

Hampton coach Margo LaBrie won her 200th career game last week.

Coach LaBrie nets 200th career win

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Hampton coach Margo LaBrie hit a career milestone last week, winning her 200th career game from the head chair. The Lady Hawks picked up its first win of the season on the road, defeating Elba 49-24 to hit the mark for their longtime coach.
Aurora’s Booker Scheierman swats the shot of Dawson Urbanski as part of the Huskies’ 45-40 win on the road Saturday. Scheierman blocked two shots in the game.

Aurora’s Booker Scheierman swats the shot of Dawson Urbanski as part of the Huskies’ 45-40 win on the road Saturday. Scheierman blocked two shots in the game.

Huskies rally past Northwest in Saturday thriller

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Rivalry weekend was a rousing success for the Huskies, but it didn’t come without a few hair-raising moments and clutch efforts. Aurora held onto a solid 56-48 win over York at home Friday before rallying from behind to steal a win from Grand Island Northwest, 45-40 Saturday afternoon.
Di Maria Leininger looks for the camera while collecting a pinfall victory during Aurora’s home Invite Thursday. The Husky girls won the team title, edging Grand Island Northwest by 15 points.

Di Maria Leininger looks for the camera while collecting a pinfall victory during Aurora’s home Invite Thursday. The Husky girls won the team title, edging Grand Island Northwest by 15 points.

Lady Huskies pin gold at home invite Thursday

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Home cooking was just what the doctor ordered for the Aurora girls wrestling team last week.The Lady Huskies featured five first place finishers at Thursday’s home event with several other second and third place efforts.
Wyatt Urkoski was the 175-pound champion at Saturday’s Osceola Invite. Urkoski is off to an unbeaten start through two weeks for HPC.

Wyatt Urkoski was the 175-pound champion at Saturday’s Osceola Invite. Urkoski is off to an unbeaten start through two weeks for HPC.

HPC Storm battle tested at Osceola

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The HPC boys wrestling team picked up a top five team finish in a tough environment at Saturday’s Osceola Invite.Powered by Wyatt Urkoski’s individual gold medal, HPC finished with 83 team points.
Denae Nachtigal scraps for an extra offensive possession during Aurora’s 32-26 victory over Lakeview Friday. Nachtigal tallied 17 points in the win.

Denae Nachtigal scraps for an extra offensive possession during Aurora’s 32-26 victory over Lakeview Friday. Nachtigal tallied 17 points in the win.

Nachtigal pilots Aurora to first win

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Denae Nachtigal was responsible for just over half of Aurora’s total scoring output and needed every bit of that cushion down the stretch.
High Plains senior Wyatt Urkoski.

High Plains senior Wyatt Urkoski.

ANR winter sports preview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Aurora News-Register’s winter sports preview section is included in this week’s edition with photos and previews for all area sports teams. Be sure to follow us on our Twitter account @SportsANR for sports coverage throughout the season.
Caly Settles was one of four individual champions for Aurora at Friday’s Lakeview Invite. The Aurora girls won the team title with 172 points.

Caly Settles was one of four individual champions for Aurora at Friday’s Lakeview Invite. The Aurora girls won the team title with 172 points.

Aurora wins season opener at Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Aurora girls wrestling team looked to already be in midseason form during its first competition of the winter season.The Lady Huskies took top honors at Friday’s Columbus Lakeview Invite, bringing in 172 points ahead of Lakeview’s 141 in second.
Canon Allen tries to poke the ball away to save an extra offensive possession during Aurora’s 44-42 loss to Adams Central Thursday.

Canon Allen tries to poke the ball away to save an extra offensive possession during Aurora’s 44-42 loss to Adams Central Thursday.

Huskies go cold in opening night loss

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
A night of many positives turned disastrous in the fourth quarter for the Aurora boys basketball team.
Kenna Merrihew gets twisted up with multiple defenders in the paint during Aurora’s 58-34 loss to Adams Central Thursday.

Kenna Merrihew gets twisted up with multiple defenders in the paint during Aurora’s 58-34 loss to Adams Central Thursday.

Aurora challenged to start new season

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Aurora girls basketball team were dealt a grueling start to the 2023-24 basketball season.While the Lady Huskies did have a pair of home games, Aurora matched up with a pair of preseason C1 teams to watch, Adams Central and Wahoo.