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Hampton’s Jack Bullis (middle) tries to go between three East Butler defenders while trying to get the ball to teammate Korbin Stump in the Hawks’ 57-33 loss to the Tigers Saturday.

Hampton’s Jack Bullis (middle) tries to go between three East Butler defenders while trying to get the ball to teammate Korbin Stump in the Hawks’ 57-33 loss to the Tigers Saturday.

Hampton struggles in CRC opener against East Butler

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
A third quarter scoring drought all but doomed Hampton’s CRC hopes Saturday night.  The Hawks were held to just two third quarter points as East Butler ran away with a 57-33 win over Hampton in the 7-10 first round CRC matchup from the iconic York City Auditorium.
Kasey Schuster signed her letter of intent to Nebraska Wesleyan Jan. 11 alongside her parents, Scott and Dara, as well as Aurora’s former volleyball coach Lois Hixson and current coaches Rachelle Kruml and Andrew Murillo.

Kasey Schuster signed her letter of intent to Nebraska Wesleyan Jan. 11 alongside her parents, Scott and Dara, as well as Aurora’s former volleyball coach Lois Hixson and current coaches Rachelle Kruml and Andrew Murillo.

Schuster lands on playing college volleyball for Wesleyan

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Kasey Schuster has always had a knack for making the right decisions under pressure and making her teammates better around her.
Eva Fahrnbruch signed her letter of intent to Nebraska Wesleyan Jan. 11 alongside her parents, Dustin and Deborah, as well as Aurora softball coaches back from left, Emily McCartney, Joe Vanderpool, Ashton Voss, Kaylee Freese.

Eva Fahrnbruch signed her letter of intent to Nebraska Wesleyan Jan. 11 alongside her parents, Dustin and Deborah, as well as Aurora softball coaches back from left, Emily McCartney, Joe Vanderpool, Ashton Voss, Kaylee Freese.

Fahrnbruch ready for new softball environment at NWU

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Eva Fahrnbruch never faced a big moment she wasn’t ready for. Her latest big achievement featured one of her best friends alongside in a next chapter moment.  The Aurora senior made her college decision official Jan. 11, signing with Nebraska Wesleyan to continue her academic and softball career.
Baylor Scheierman throws down his second dunk of the season for the Bluejays in Creighton’s 73-67 win over No. 19 Providence Saturday at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.

Baylor Scheierman throws down his second dunk of the season for the Bluejays in Creighton’s 73-67 win over No. 19 Providence Saturday at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.

‘We love Baylor!’

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Spirits were high walking out of the CHI Health Center late Saturday afternoon.  Former Husky Baylor Scheierman helped carry the Bluejays to a tough 73-67 home win over a stingy, ranked Providence team and did so with the typical flair and passion No.
Aurora’s Carlos Collazo dishes a no-look pass during the Huskies’ 64-30 win at St. Paul Saturday.

Aurora’s Carlos Collazo dishes a no-look pass during the Huskies’ 64-30 win at St. Paul Saturday.

Huskies extend win streak to seven in pair of routs

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
In two games last week Aurora was expected to win, the Huskies had no letdown, sharing the ball well as its win streak extended to seven games.
HPC’s Gage Friesen rolls over to his back and still gets the pinfall while his vision was blocked by his headgear during Friday action at the Norm Manstedt Invitational.

HPC’s Gage Friesen rolls over to his back and still gets the pinfall while his vision was blocked by his headgear during Friday action at the Norm Manstedt Invitational.

High Plains wrestlers collect four medals at Manstedt

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The High Plains boys wrestling team put on a valiant effort in its home tournament now named after its longtime legendary coach.  The Storm had multiple semifinalists at the 53rd annual two-day Norm Manstedt Invite held at Central Community College in Columbus Friday and Saturday.
Aurora’s Aubrie Beed battles Grand Island’s Addisyn Gates during early round action at the Norm Manstedt girls Invite Thursday.

Aurora’s Aubrie Beed battles Grand Island’s Addisyn Gates during early round action at the Norm Manstedt girls Invite Thursday.

Aurora, HPC compete at Manstedt event

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Fifty teams and nearly 400 girl competitors were present at the second edition of the Norm Manstedt girls wrestling tournament, quickly becoming one of the most premier events statewide.
Aurora’s Reagan Ashby passes the ball around the horn in a game earlier this season.

Aurora’s Reagan Ashby passes the ball around the horn in a game earlier this season.

Lady Huskies grind out win over Gross

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Aurora’s girls basketball team finished the 2022 calendar year on a high note, picking up its second win of the season by holding on for a 41-39 win over Omaha Gross in the consolation round of the Blair Holiday Tournament Friday.
Brett Mellies picked up a first period pinfall victory over Columbus Lakeview’s Dustyn Lusche during a dual at Aurora Thursday. Mellies joined Jack Allen as Aurora wrestlers to win contested matches against the Vikings.

Brett Mellies picked up a first period pinfall victory over Columbus Lakeview’s Dustyn Lusche during a dual at Aurora Thursday. Mellies joined Jack Allen as Aurora wrestlers to win contested matches against the Vikings.

Husky wrestlers end 2022 with dual against Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
For the second time in as many duals, Aurora hosted a Central Conference opponent to end the 2022 calendar year.  The Huskies welcomed Columbus Lakeview to town on an icy Thursday afternoon as the Vikings cruised to a 54-30 dual victory.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Local rivalries dominate top 10 games from ‘22

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Well, that was fun.  Looking back at all the miles logged during the 2022 year, the one thing that stands out the most is the short road trips. In other words, the local rivalries really delivered this year, and that’s reflected well in our top 10 game recap.