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Jackson Bullis was uncatchable Friday, rushing for 312 yards and seven total touchdowns in Hampton’s 55-32 win over Franklin.

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Bullis and a cloud of dust

Richard Rhoden

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Jackson Bullis turned heads Friday night while stamping the Hawks as a team to watch in the 6-man ranks. The Hampton junior turned heads because the Franklin Flyers couldn’t catch him.

Aurora’s Kaelin Sparr (left) and Sydney Thomas celebrate after the softball team’s 15-0 win over Lexington Thursday.

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Huskies open season with home game flurry

Richard Rhoden

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The start of the softball season featured several highs and lows for Aurora. Opening night was the highest of highs, picking up a convincing 15-0 win over conference foe Lexington at home.

Former Husky Nate Boerkircher went from Husker walk-on to scholarship player ahead of the 2023 season, awarded by new Nebraska coach Matt Rhule.

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Boerkircher a key cog in Husker offense

Richard Rhoden

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Nate Boerkircher’s football career changed in a big way during the spring, in a way he never imagined.In front of all of his Husker brethren, new Nebraska coach Matt Rhule announced the former Husky was being placed on scholarship. It was a shock, awe and emotional moment for Boerkircher.

Rachelle Kruml, an Ord and UNO grad begins her tenure as the Aurora volleyball coach after one season as an assistant.

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Kruml optimistic to build on Aurora traditions

Richard Rhoden

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

A former UNO Mav volleyball player has the keys to the Aurora volleyball team with expectations to carry on the Husky tradition.

Booker Scheierman prepares to throw a pass during Saturday's scrimmage.

Pre-season scrimmage

Kurt Johnson

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The Aurora Huskies capped off the first week of fall camp with a Saturday morning team photo shoot and scrimmage. Fans will have another opportunity to get an early glimpse of the team at Friday’s final scrimmage, which begins at 7 p.m.

An Aurora middle schooler catches some air on Thursday at the opening of football practice.

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Football season taking flight

News Staff

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Football is in the air as the calendar flips to August. Both middle school and high school students attended football camp-related activities Thursday in preparation for the 2023 season.

Richard Rhoden

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Let the season begin

Richard Rhoden

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Did you hear that sound Monday morning?It was music to a sports fan’s ear. Practices kicked off for all NSAA sports Monday as all four area schools were on the gridiron and volleyball court while Aurora’s cross country, girls golf and softball teams knocked the dust off, too.

Nearly 20 quarterback hopefuls participated in an Edgerton summer camp in conjunction with Aurora football's coaching staff.

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Area's quarterback future looking bright

Richard Rhoden

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

The next generation of football signal callers got one heck of an education last week with a bit of science sprinkled in, too.

Richard Rhoden

Eyes to the sky: Hawks will soar in 2023

Richard Rhoden

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

It’s going to take more than a little rain to ground the hype around the Hampton football team in 2023. The Hawks were one of 28 football teams around the state Monday to begin practice, a week earlier than everyone else.

Dylan Dubas waits at the dish for an incoming Sutton baserunner for a crucial out during Aurora’s 8-1 loss Saturday to Sutton in the second round of the B5 area tournament played at Central City.

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Pinnacle Bank Seniors fall short in Central City

Richard Rhoden

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors were four outs away from an upset win over top-seeded Sutton Saturday and a huge wave of momentum through the B5 area tournament.