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Aurora’s Jordyn Slagle was the winner in the 400 meter dash, doing so in a new area-best time of 1:01.17.

Aurora’s Jordyn Slagle was the winner in the 400 meter dash, doing so in a new area-best time of 1:01.17.

Slagle clutches up in 400 dash gold effort

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Jordyn Slagle looked like a veteran on the grand stage coming around the curve. Then she gutted it out down the stretch.
Aurora’s Jack Allen will continue his academic and wrestling careers at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, officially signed April 17 alongside his parents, John and Suzanne, as well as Aurora coaches Derek Keasling and Jeremy Dubas.

Aurora’s Jack Allen will continue his academic and wrestling careers at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, officially signed April 17 alongside his parents, John and Suzanne, as well as Aurora coaches Derek Keasling and Jeremy Dubas.

Allen chooses UNK wrestling at the next level

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
With the final seconds ticking away, Jack Allen pulled the ultimate reversal on his athletic future. Allen put pen to paper April 17, signing a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, joining the Loper wrestling program. “This was awesome.
Luke Grosshans watches his putt on the par-3 4th hole trickle back down toward the hole as the wind whips the flag around on the ground at the York Invite Thursday. Grosshans carded an 80 for his first varsity medal.

Luke Grosshans watches his putt on the par-3 4th hole trickle back down toward the hole as the wind whips the flag around on the ground at the York Invite Thursday. Grosshans carded an 80 for his first varsity medal.

Grosshans cards 80 for first varsity medal at York

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
On a day where Aurora golf coach Craig Badura admitted he wouldn’t have paid to play, Husky sophomore Luke Grosshans played the round of his lifetime -- so far.
Gavin Morris became the first HPC athlete to run a 100 meter dash in the 10-second bracket at his home invite April 12.

Gavin Morris became the first HPC athlete to run a 100 meter dash in the 10-second bracket at his home invite April 12.

Morris fastest in HPC history

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
No one wearing a High Plains uniform had entered the 10-second bracket in the 100 meter dash until Gavin Morris blew into the history books last week. The Storm junior set a new school record in his home invite April 12, running a 10.99 100 meter dash to finish second in the finals.
Eva Fahrnbruch soars over the second-to-last hurdle during the 100 preliminaries at Gothenburg’s Dutch Zorn Invite Thursday. Fahrnbruch went on to set new PRs in both the 100 and 300 hurdles, 16.64 and 47.39.

Eva Fahrnbruch soars over the second-to-last hurdle during the 100 preliminaries at Gothenburg’s Dutch Zorn Invite Thursday. Fahrnbruch went on to set new PRs in both the 100 and 300 hurdles, 16.64 and 47.39.

Huskies battle Mother Nature out west

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Lucas Gautier put the pink headband on and cut through the wind almost like a super power. The Aurora junior had a solid afternoon at Gothenburg’s Dutch Zorn Invite Thursday, winning the 800 meter dash to highlight his efforts.
Devin Otto defends in goal for the Huskies in last week's win over Crete.

Devin Otto defends in goal for the Huskies in last week's win over Crete.

Otto slams door on Crete offense

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
In thrilling fashion, Aurora’s boys soccer team picked up a program-defining win last week. The Huskies scored two first-half goals and held on in the final moments to defeat top-10 rated Crete, 2-1 Thursday at home.
Aurora’s Madisyn Willis tries to get around a Crete defender with the ball in the first half of a 4-0 win against the Cardinals Thursday.

Aurora’s Madisyn Willis tries to get around a Crete defender with the ball in the first half of a 4-0 win against the Cardinals Thursday.

Lady Huskies blank Crete for first home victory

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
The Aurora girls soccer team flashed its most dominant effort of the season Thursday in front of the home faithful. It was all Aurora as the Lady Huskies picked up a 4-0 win over Crete Thursday, its second win of the season and first on the home field.
Blue Thunder players pictured front from left: Kinley Kaczor, Karly Eastman and Allyse Evans. Back row: Lily Elsbury, Kailyn Wilson, Bailee Larson and 15 and 17 team coach Braeden Mlinar. The teams are divided into ages groups for 11 and under, two 13-year-old groups, a 15-year-old group and 17-year-old group.

Blue Thunder players pictured front from left: Kinley Kaczor, Karly Eastman and Allyse Evans. Back row: Lily Elsbury, Kailyn Wilson, Bailee Larson and 15 and 17 team coach Braeden Mlinar. The teams are divided into ages groups for 11 and under, two 13-year-old groups, a 15-year-old group and 17-year-old group.

Blue Thunder volleyball teams roll on after 10 years

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
The Blue Thunder volleyball sports club has been going strong in Giltner Public Schools for 10 years and is now reaching out to students in Harvard, Hastings and Doniphan from categories 11 years and younger to 17-year olds according to club director and 13-year old group coach Jeanie Good.
Aurora’s Keegan Chaney gets physical for possession during the Huskies’ 3-0 loss to Northwest Saturday.

Aurora’s Keegan Chaney gets physical for possession during the Huskies’ 3-0 loss to Northwest Saturday.

Huskies get first win over Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The Aurora boys soccer team had the joy of its first win this season coupled with the sting of losing a game to its rival. The Huskies earned its first win on the road Thursday, sweeping past Columbus Lakeview 6-0 before a 3-0 loss at home to Grand Island Northwest Saturday.
Aurora’s Aubrey Murray, who scored her first goal against Lakeview, battles for possession against Ralston.

Aurora’s Aubrey Murray, who scored her first goal against Lakeview, battles for possession against Ralston.

Aurora girls edged by Ralston at home

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
After picking up its first win of the year on the road, the Aurora girls soccer team came within minutes of doing the same at home. The Lady Huskies picked up a 3-1 win over Columbus Lakeview Thursday, but fell short in its home opener against Ralston Saturday morning, 1-0.