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Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Winning moments

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Some people call it ice water in the veins. Others refer to it as coming up in the clutch. There aren’t two other athletes in the coverage area that define those statements or live out those phrases better than Gage Griffith and Eva Fahrnbruch.
From left, Husky QB Drew Knust and Coach Kyle Peterson demonstrate how to properly grip a football during the first-ever Youth Quarterback Academy coordinated last week by the Edgerton Explorit Center.

From left, Husky QB Drew Knust and Coach Kyle Peterson demonstrate how to properly grip a football during the first-ever Youth Quarterback Academy coordinated last week by the Edgerton Explorit Center.

QB or not QB, that’s the question posed by Edgerton camp

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
The Edgerton Explorit Center applied its hands-on learning philosophy to football last week, offering the first-ever Youth Quarterback Academy with a little help from the head Husky and Aurora’s starting quarterback. This week, future kickers are invited to join in the fun.
Layton Hohm slid into third base just before his opponent had a chance to catch the incoming ball.

Layton Hohm slid into third base just before his opponent had a chance to catch the incoming ball.

Pinnacle Bank Seniors can’t catch a break, or a win

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Outside of a number of impressive plays by the Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors, the team couldn’t quite find the groove during its most recent week of baseball.
Aurora Coop shortstop Jack Spiehs stops a grounder up the middle during a reserve game at Mitchell Field last week.

Aurora Coop shortstop Jack Spiehs stops a grounder up the middle during a reserve game at Mitchell Field last week.

Aurora Coop Juniors closing in on 1st win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
While the Aurora Cooperative Juniors are still searching for its first win of the season, coach Jeremy Burgener knows it isn’t far away.  There were a couple close calls over the weekend as the Aurora Cooperative Juniors competed at a York tournament, losing a pair of contests.
Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors in the dugout, including Wyatt James (14) put on their rally hats in the 7th inning of a 7-3 loss to Shelton/Gibbon at home last week. Aurora rallied for three runs in the seventh, but not enough to complete the comeback.

Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors in the dugout, including Wyatt James (14) put on their rally hats in the 7th inning of a 7-3 loss to Shelton/Gibbon at home last week. Aurora rallied for three runs in the seventh, but not enough to complete the comeback.

Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors split back to back games

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Devin Otto couldn’t keep track of his strikeout total on the mound with both of his fingers. He needed most of his toes, too.  Otto fanned 16 batters during Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors’ 14-7 win at Twin River May 31 in six innings of relief work.
A special moment for two Aurora alumni followed Saturday’s Shrine Bowl game as Tom Kropp, one of the most decorated Nebraska high school athletes in state history took time to meet with Gage Griffith, the man who took down Kropp’s Aurora discus school record earlier this spring.

A special moment for two Aurora alumni followed Saturday’s Shrine Bowl game as Tom Kropp, one of the most decorated Nebraska high school athletes in state history took time to meet with Gage Griffith, the man who took down Kropp’s Aurora discus school record earlier this spring.

Pair of Husky legends share unique postgame handshake

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Tom Kropp is a recognizable figure across the state for his legendary accomplishments that started in an Aurora uniform 50 years ago.  Just the mention of the name Kropp brings stories of game-winners, no hitters and the impossible becoming possible.
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors team has had quite the start to the 2022 summer campaign. 

The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors team has had quite the start to the 2022 summer campaign. 

Aurora Legion ball off and running

News Staff
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors team has had quite the start to the 2022 summer campaign.  The Seniors Legion squad posted two wins in its first three games, including a 15-6 win over Central City May 20, a 7-5 win over St. Paul May 22 before a 6-0 loss to DCB Thursday.
Giltner’s Kale Bish cleared 12-foot in the pole vault to finish 8th as Giltner’s lone medalist at the state track and field championships Saturday.

Giltner’s Kale Bish cleared 12-foot in the pole vault to finish 8th as Giltner’s lone medalist at the state track and field championships Saturday.

Giltner’s Bish battles for state medal in pole vault event

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Kale Bish skipped the opening height of the Class D pole vault, but once he entered the field there was no slowing the Hornet sophomore down.
Ethan Ramaekers cleared a PR 6-2 in the high jump to finish 9th.

Ethan Ramaekers cleared a PR 6-2 in the high jump to finish 9th.

Aurora tracksters experience highs, lows of state

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Aurora’s efforts at the state track and field championships featured the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.  The Huskies earned three state championships, two for Gage Griffith and another for Carsen Staehr, finishing fifth in the Class B team race behind those efforts.