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Maddex Egger scored twice in Aurora's 21-19 loss to Adams Central Friday.

Maddex Egger scored twice in Aurora's 21-19 loss to Adams Central Friday.

Area football roundup Week 7

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Friday night was heartbreak for multiple area teams on the gridiron.Both Aurora and High Plains lost single possession games to start the month of October as Aurora fell at Adams Central while HPC lost at home to Osceola.
Aurora celebrates after a point during its three-set win over Lexington Sept. 26. The Huskies are set for its regular season home finale Thursday against Hastings.

Aurora celebrates after a point during its three-set win over Lexington Sept. 26. The Huskies are set for its regular season home finale Thursday against Hastings.

Aurora volleyball rolls past Lexington, North Platte

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
It was a perfect slate for the Aurora volleyball team last week. In two matches, the Huskies picked up a pair of sweeps, one at home over Lexington Sept. 26 before a big road win over Class A North Platte Thursday.
Jayden Smith (21) was a downhill runner for the Hornets all night long, totaling 119 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown. Smith is shown here during a fourth quarter run stiff arming a defender.

Jayden Smith (21) was a downhill runner for the Hornets all night long, totaling 119 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown. Smith is shown here during a fourth quarter run stiff arming a defender.

Giltner ground game stiff arms Knights

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
In a complete contrast of styles, Giltner’s ground and pound mentality won out over Nebraska Lutheran’s aerial attack.With a pair of huge fourth quarter defensive plays, Giltner held on to defeat Nebraska Lutheran 28-16 at home Friday night for its second win of the season.
The Aurora 1st grade flag football team poses for an end-of-season photo.

The Aurora 1st grade flag football team poses for an end-of-season photo.

Flag football fans rejoice

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The 2023 Flag Football League season is now in the books and this week's ANR has all the team photos from Aurora, Hampton, Henderson and Giltner. See the smiling faces of all the young athletes in the B Section of this edition. 
Marshall Humphrey (5) and Blaydon White break up a pass in the end zone during Giltner's 28-16 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Marshall Humphrey (5) and Blaydon White break up a pass in the end zone during Giltner's 28-16 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Area football roundup Week 6

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 29, 2023
The weather was nearly ideal and the ANR's area football teams took advantage.For the first time in 2023, it was a perfect 4-0 week for Aurora, Giltner, High Plains and Hampton during week six of the high school football season in the final Friday before October.
Aurora sophomore Canon Allen has been a huge part of the Huskies offense through the first half of the regular season, gaining big yards here on a punt return against St. Paul.

Aurora sophomore Canon Allen has been a huge part of the Huskies offense through the first half of the regular season, gaining big yards here on a punt return against St. Paul.

Aurora sound in Homecoming win

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Aurora took care of business on a damp but festive Homecoming night, scoring on every possession of the first half en route to a 42-6 win over St. Paul.The win was the first in district play, which made it more important than just another W, according to coach Kyle Peterson.
Kaelin Sparr set a new school record for home runs in a season, hitting her fourth and fifth homers during play last week.

Kaelin Sparr set a new school record for home runs in a season, hitting her fourth and fifth homers during play last week.

Sparr sets new HR record for Huskies

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Two swings last week were all Kaelin Sparr needed to etch her name into Aurora’s record book.The Aurora senior blasted a pair of homers, making it five on the season and a new school record for the Huskies as postseason play nears.
Kellen Peterson (54) high fives Canon Allen during Aurora's 42-6 Homecoming win over St. Paul.

Kellen Peterson (54) high fives Canon Allen during Aurora's 42-6 Homecoming win over St. Paul.

Friday night roundup Week 5

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 22, 2023
Two area football teams won by a combined score of 97-6 as the second half of the Nebraska high school football season began on a wet, soggy evening.Aurora and High Plains both picked up convincing wins Friday. The Huskies took care of business on Homecoming night, defeating St.
Aurora’s Kailey Dick earned her first medal of the season at Central City, finishing 14th with a new personal record time of 21:52.

Aurora’s Kailey Dick earned her first medal of the season at Central City, finishing 14th with a new personal record time of 21:52.

Aurora earns gold at Central City

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Lady Huskies dominated as a team at the Central City Invite Thursday. The Aurora cross country team placed first overall against 11 other teams that ran at Valley View Golf Course with two runners in the top five and four in the top 14.
High Plains and Giltner square off at the line of scrimmage.

High Plains and Giltner square off at the line of scrimmage.

Storm ground game thunders past Hornets

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The High Plains defense caused a big storm Friday night in its Homecoming battle against Giltner.HPC snagged three interceptions, returning all three for touchdowns in a runaway 65-26 win over the Hornets.