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Kylie Mersch sends a pass up the floor past the East Butler press during Hampton’s 58-57 win Friday, its second of the week.

Kylie Mersch sends a pass up the floor past the East Butler press during Hampton’s 58-57 win Friday, its second of the week.

Lady Hawks survive late East Butler rally

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Hampton coach Margo LaBrie was shocked looking at the damage East Butler did offensively in the fourth quarter.  The Tigers scored 28 points and completely erased a 13-point deficit.  Yet, LaBrie’s Lady Hawks found a way to gut out a home victory.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

Naughty or nice?

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Ho! Ho! Ho and pass the turkey! It’s that time once again when I get to do my thing, when I get to hand out all sorts of fun presents to all of the nice (and a few naughty) girls and boys who made my very special list this year.
Aaron Jividen earned his 100th career win Friday at Platteview.

Aaron Jividen earned his 100th career win Friday at Platteview.

Jividen earns 100th win at Platteview

Richard Rhoden
Friday, December 17, 2021
Aaron Jividen doesn't smile a lot, but he let out a small one when he marked off a career milestone Friday.  The Aurora senior picked up his 100th career victory in his opening round matchup at Platteview, on his way to a first place effort in the event at heavyweight.
Mack Owens signed with South Dakota Wednesday.

Mack Owens signed with South Dakota Wednesday.

Owens inks with South Dakota

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Mack Owens has been committed to South Dakota since mid-August. His decision never wavered and was made official Wednesday.  Owens signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and football career at South Dakota and join the Coyote program as an inside linebacker on early signing day.
Gage Griffith

Gage Griffith

Griffith a repeat All-Nebraska pick

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
For the second year in a row, Aurora’s Gage Griffith proved to be one of Nebraska’s best linemen.  The Husky was selected to the 1st Team All-Nebraska by the Omaha World-Herald for his efforts during Aurora’s 10-3 season.
HPC’s Lane Urkoski pulled in a missed free throw rebound, took the ball up the floor and launched a 38-foot buzzer-beater that banked in to give the Storm a 48-47 win over Fullerton Dec. 7.

HPC’s Lane Urkoski pulled in a missed free throw rebound, took the ball up the floor and launched a 38-foot buzzer-beater that banked in to give the Storm a 48-47 win over Fullerton Dec. 7.

Urkoski buries game-winning three

News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The High Plains boys team has given fans its monies worth so far in the early part of the season.  For the second time in as many games, the Storm won on the game’s final play, this time making a last-second shot to defeat Fullerton 48-47 Dec. 7.
Aurora’s Drew Knust battles through contact for an offensive rebound during a 55-25 win over Columbus Lakeview Friday.

Aurora’s Drew Knust battles through contact for an offensive rebound during a 55-25 win over Columbus Lakeview Friday.

Huskies terrorize Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Defensive pressure was a highlight for the Huskies Friday night.  Aurora held Columbus Lakeview to seven first-half points as the Huskies picked up a convincing 55-25 win over the Vikings.
Denae Nachtigal led Aurora with 12 points in a 39-33 win over Lakeview.

Denae Nachtigal led Aurora with 12 points in a 39-33 win over Lakeview.

Aurora sweeps Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Friday, December 10, 2021
The Aurora girls basketball team earned its first win of the season Friday night in comeback fashion.  Denae Nachtigal scored all 12 of her team-high points in the second half as Aurora picked up a 39-33 win at home.
Rylee Olsen battles for the ball down to the floor in the first half of Aurora’s 51-28 win on opening night Thursday.

Rylee Olsen battles for the ball down to the floor in the first half of Aurora’s 51-28 win on opening night Thursday.

Lady Huskies face stiff competition

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Aurora’s start to the season was as tough as any.  The Lady Huskies welcomed a tall Adams Central team to Aurora for the season opener Thursday night before playing a ranked Wahoo team the following night.