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Aurora's Jack Allen was one of five Husky champions at Saturday's Central Conference tournament.

Aurora's Jack Allen was one of five Husky champions at Saturday's Central Conference tournament.

Husky grapplers win five individual golds

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Aurora came back to the mat full speed ahead, winning five individual golds on its way to a 2nd place team finish Saturday at the Central Conference wrestling tournament at Adams Central.  The Huskies finished with 176.5 points, just behind Columbus Lakeview's 181.
Jameson Herzberg led Aurora with 19 points in a 53-38 win over Schuyler Friday night.

Jameson Herzberg led Aurora with 19 points in a 53-38 win over Schuyler Friday night.

Long ball shoots Huskies past Schuyler

Richard Rhoden
Friday, January 29, 2021
Aurora's offense was red-hot from the tip and wasn't to be denied.  The Huskies made eight 3-point shots in the first half as Aurora defeated Schuyler 53-38 Friday night in the Central Conference semifinals played on its home floor.
Aurora's Lexi Jones is surrounded by York defenders during a 53-31 loss to the Dukes Thursday.

Aurora's Lexi Jones is surrounded by York defenders during a 53-31 loss to the Dukes Thursday.

Dukes run past Huskies in CC quarters

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Aurora's girls entered Thursday's Central Conference semifinal matchup looking for an upset against York, but the Dukes were having none of it.  York took care of business on its home floor, defeating Aurora 53-31 to move on to the semifinals Friday night.
Aurora’s Cayden Phillips fights to retain possession with defenders coming from all angles during the Huskies’ 58-34 loss at home Thursday.

Aurora’s Cayden Phillips fights to retain possession with defenders coming from all angles during the Huskies’ 58-34 loss at home Thursday.

Second half effort helps Kearney Catholic to win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
In the end, a salty Kearney Catholic squad overwhelmed Aurora on both ends of the floor.  The Stars outscored the Huskies 32-11 in the second half on its way to a 58-34 win over Aurora Thursday night.
A fight for the ball ensues with Giltner’s Jacob Smith (32) and Hampton’s Drake Schafer (5) with others in pursuit.

A fight for the ball ensues with Giltner’s Jacob Smith (32) and Hampton’s Drake Schafer (5) with others in pursuit.

Giltner rolls to CRC opening win over Hampton

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
An area matchup highlighted the opening round of the CRC tournament before the second half of the schedule was cut short with impending weather. Giltner and Hampton squared off Saturday in the CRC tournament played at Shelby as Giltner’s defense held tough in a 40-11 win over the Hawks.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

A 2020 ode to Big Red

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
The year 2020 was quite a time, and one best left far behind, it suffered in its health, its politics, and just being kind. But sports is the one constant, the one diversion to help get us through, to help take our minds off everything else, to take away the 8-5 blue.
Aurora's Delaney Nachtigal fights for a loose ball on the offensive end during the second half of Aurora's 38-31 win.

Aurora's Delaney Nachtigal fights for a loose ball on the offensive end during the second half of Aurora's 38-31 win.

Lady Huskies shut down Stars attack

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Aurora's defensive pressure through the second half was evident on the floor and scoreboard.  The Lady Huskies held Kearney Catholic to 11 second half points during a 38-31 win at home Thursday night.  Aurora trailed for much of the first half and was down 20-17 at the break.
Giltner’s Tanner Roth looks to drive past two Osceola players during Friday’s 51-35 loss to the Bulldogs.

Giltner’s Tanner Roth looks to drive past two Osceola players during Friday’s 51-35 loss to the Bulldogs.

Hornets bitten by Bulldogs in conference tilt Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Giltner put Osceola in a position to work a bit harder for a win than they may have thought, at least for awhile.  The Hornets were tied with the No. 8 D-2 ranked Bulldogs after the first quarter, but Osceola was too much for Giltner to handle in a 51-35 loss Friday night.
Aurora's Cassidy Knust scored 11 points in a 46-36 loss to undefeated Elkhorn North Saturday.

Aurora's Cassidy Knust scored 11 points in a 46-36 loss to undefeated Elkhorn North Saturday.

Huskies lose nailbiters to Elkhorn North

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, January 16, 2021
The Aurora boys and girls basketball teams each had opportunities to win Saturday and were unsuccessful.  The Husky boys led late in the fourth quarter as the Wolves rallied to win 68-62 while the Lady Huskies couldn't finish a rally during a 46-36 defeat.
HPC's Wyatt Urkoski finished third Saturday at the Cross County Invite.

HPC's Wyatt Urkoski finished third Saturday at the Cross County Invite.

HPC competes in Cross County Invite

News Staff
Saturday, January 16, 2021
High Plains boasted several solid finishes on the mat Saturday in the Cross County Invite.  Freshman Wyatt Urkoski headlined a Storm effort of three medalists on the day, finishing third in the 138-division.