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Former Husky Kari Hastings looked to be in prime form Friday night.

Former Husky Kari Hastings looked to be in prime form Friday night.

Past, present and future on the runway

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Newcomers, veterans and everyone in between participated in the weekend’s Sky High Street Vault Friday and Saturday of A’ROR’N Days with the courthouse lurking in the background.
Aurora Seniors in action earlier this month.

Aurora Seniors in action earlier this month.

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Pinnacle Bank Seniors drop three of four games

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
After a big start to the week, things cooled off through the weekend for the Aurora Pinnacle Bank Post 42 Seniors. It all started with a 7-2 win over Central City on the road June 20.
Aurora coach and teacher Madision Farris showed plenty of athleticism with a huge kill swing early in the day.

Aurora coach and teacher Madision Farris showed plenty of athleticism with a huge kill swing early in the day.

A'ROR'N Days Spike

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
A new tradition may have taken hold over the weekend as the Aurora volleyball team held a co-ed volleyball tournament Sunday to wrap up the weekend A’ROR’N Days festivities. The adult division featured 12 six-person teams as well as a high school division with four teams. 
Jack Allen participated in three sports for Aurora, including football, wrestling and track, earning a share of the ANR athlete of the year honor.

Jack Allen participated in three sports for Aurora, including football, wrestling and track, earning a share of the ANR athlete of the year honor.

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Aurora’s Jack Allen rides wave of state wrestling championship to ANR AOTY award

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Where Jack Allen goes, people follow. He never takes anything too seriously, cracking a joke or breaking up the tenseness of a moment. Yet, when it’s time to buckle the chin strap or meet at the center circle, the smile leaves Allen’s face and is replaced with a fierce, determined look.
Hailey Lindburg was a two-sport star for High Plains, playing volleyball and basketball to be named the ANR female athlete of the year.

Hailey Lindburg was a two-sport star for High Plains, playing volleyball and basketball to be named the ANR female athlete of the year.

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HPC’s Hailey Lindburg becomes first area athlete to earn ANR AOTY recognition

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Hailey Lindburg did not play basketball her eighth grade year and had no intentions of playing in high school, either. With a ton of coaxing and promises made from High Plains girls basketball coach Mack Alspaugh, an introverted Lindburg gave the winter sport a shot -- and the game loved her back.
Carsen Staehr was a three-sport athlete for Aurora, competing in football, basketball and track for the Huskies, earning a share of the ANR male athlete of the year honors.

Carsen Staehr was a three-sport athlete for Aurora, competing in football, basketball and track for the Huskies, earning a share of the ANR male athlete of the year honors.

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After a highlight-filled spring season, Aurora’s Carsen Staehr awarded ANR AOTY

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Carsen Staehr, no matter the sport, carried a quiet confidence about himself or his team. It wasn’t cockiness, it was more so a belief that no matter the circumstance, with all the chips on the table, Staehr would win out. He did. A lot.
Jace Dorsey (middle) and his teammates celebrate after erasing a 9-0 deficit to defeat Twin River 12-11 at Mitchell Field June 7.

Jace Dorsey (middle) and his teammates celebrate after erasing a 9-0 deficit to defeat Twin River 12-11 at Mitchell Field June 7.

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Dorsey walk-off lifts Aurora past Twin River

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Jace Dorsey batted twice in the fifth inning against Twin River, the second of those coming with a sweet after taste.Dorsey capped a five-run fifth inning for the Aurora Cooperative Juniors, hitting a walk-off single to defeat Twin River 12-11.
Dylan Dubas scrambles to corral the ball behind the plate during the Pinnacle Bank Seniors’ 12-11 win over Twin River last week.

Dylan Dubas scrambles to corral the ball behind the plate during the Pinnacle Bank Seniors’ 12-11 win over Twin River last week.

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Pinnacle Bank cashes in against Twin River

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Aurora’s Pinnacle Bank Seniors and Twin River had so much fun against one another, they added two extra innings to its game June 7.
Sky High Pole Vault Club

Sky High Pole Vault Club

Sky High Pole Vault Club

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Members of the SkyHigh Vault Club include, front from left: Lucas Wusk, Micole Yockey, Carlye Philipp, Peyton Schutt. Middle row: Emma Peterson, Halee Peterson, Aurora Boulton, Janna Roberts, Jack Wallace, Trent Stevens, Will Kallhoff, Kale Bish, Alex Homan, Hannah Preissler.
Jack Allen showed plenty of emotion Saturday night, playing in his final high school football game during the 65th annual Shrine Bowl game.

Jack Allen showed plenty of emotion Saturday night, playing in his final high school football game during the 65th annual Shrine Bowl game.

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Jack Allen wreaks havoc amongst Mother Nature’s wrath

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Jack Allen wanted his final high school football game to be a memorable one. It certainly was.Weather delays, a heavy downpour of rain and running around like his hair was on fire, Allen helped pilot a South team defense to bring the pain up front.