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Aurora is set to compete in the B-6 subdistrict next week with York, GINW and Seward.

Aurora is set to compete in the B-6 subdistrict next week with York, GINW and Seward.

Volleyball subdistricts set

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Area volleyball teams will begin their respective postseason runs Monday, culminating with potential state tickets to be punched on Halloween.  Aurora (20-11) will compete in the B-6 subdistrict and earned the No. 2 seed, taking on No. 3 GINW (15-14) at York Tuesday with a 7 p.m. start time. No.
Aurora coach Lois Hixson marked her 500th career win last night as Aurora defeated Omaha Gross Catholic.

Aurora coach Lois Hixson marked her 500th career win last night as Aurora defeated Omaha Gross Catholic.

Hixson nets 500th career win

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Aurora coach Lois Hixson hit a career milestone Tuesday night.  As the Lady Huskies defeated Omaha Gross Catholic, the win marked the 500th career victory for Hixson. Aurora defeated Omaha Gross 25-17 and 25-13 while also dropping a contest to Omaha Skutt, 25-12 and 25-10.
The Aurora Huskies football team played well over the weekend, though their efforts were not enough to secure the win.

The Aurora Huskies football team played well over the weekend, though their efforts were not enough to secure the win.

Huskies misfire in late-game loss to Grand Island Northwest

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Over the course of its five-game win streak, Aurora has excelled on money downs and late-game situations. Grand Island Northwest bested Aurora Friday at its own game.  The Vikings made the short 30-minute trip across the Platte and used a late-game touchdown to defeat the Huskies 36-29 Friday night.
(Photo courtesy of Adam Darbro) Aurora senior Riley Darbro putts the ball during last week’s Class B State Golf Tournament, played at the scenic Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering.

(Photo courtesy of Adam Darbro) Aurora senior Riley Darbro putts the ball during last week’s Class B State Golf Tournament, played at the scenic Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering.

Darbro competes in 3rd state golf meet out west

News Staff
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Aurora senior Riley Darbro carded a new experience in her final outing as a Lady Husky, competing solo for the first time ever in the state tournament at Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering.
Elena Kuehner (left) holds a steady pace while Coach Zach High provides motivation.

Elena Kuehner (left) holds a steady pace while Coach Zach High provides motivation.

Lady Huskies take runner-up at district meet in Minden

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The Aurora girls cross country team walked away as runner-ups at the C-4 District Meet in Minden Thursday. Only five points separated the runners from the top position as they secured their place at  Friday’s state competition in Kearney.
Aurora won the Central Conference tournament Saturday with a two-set win over York in the finals.

Aurora won the Central Conference tournament Saturday with a two-set win over York in the finals.

Aurora takes Central Conference gold

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Aurora looked impressive on Saturday by picking up three wins, including a straight set win over York to win the Central Conference tournament at Crete.
Brianna Wilshusen records an attack during HPC's win over Shelby-Rising City at the CRC tournament Saturday.

Brianna Wilshusen records an attack during HPC's win over Shelby-Rising City at the CRC tournament Saturday.

CRC tourney updates

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 17, 2020
High Plains and Hampton each began CRC tournament runs Saturday at York High School.  The Lady Storm began its tournament with a thrilling 25-21 and 25-23 win over Shelby-Rising City, moving on to the quarterfinals to take on Exeter-Milligan.
Daniel Elge runs a route across the middle during Aurora's 36-29 loss to GINW Friday.

Daniel Elge runs a route across the middle during Aurora's 36-29 loss to GINW Friday.

Friday night roundup week 8

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 16, 2020
Aurora's win streak was snapped at five Friday night after a third straight top 10 matchup, this time against Grand Island Northwest.  The Vikings scored the go-ahead with a minute to play as Aurora's final drive ended on downs.
Aurora's boys and girls cross country teams both qualified for next week's state meet in Kearney.

Aurora's boys and girls cross country teams both qualified for next week's state meet in Kearney.

Aurora cross country statebound

News Staff
Friday, October 16, 2020
Aurora's boys and girls cross country teams are no strangers to qualifying for the state meet, which they accomplished again Thursday afternoon.