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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.
Nebraska beef, and beef in general, hold a lot of nutritional value to the human body, according to industry experts.

Nebraska beef, and beef in general, hold a lot of nutritional value to the human body, according to industry experts.

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News Staff
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Nutritional benefits a plenty in Nebraska beef  Beef and Nebraska go hand-in-hand. As May pushes forward, so too do the celebrations for National Beef Month.
Two construction workers were on the job last week on A Street as part of the South Interceptor project. According to Darbro the project will be 98 percent complete by June 1 and is expected to be open for through traffic at that time.

Two construction workers were on the job last week on A Street as part of the South Interceptor project. According to Darbro the project will be 98 percent complete by June 1 and is expected to be open for through traffic at that time.

City council approves payments, construction on several projects near end

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
City council members voted for and passed a series of pay applications to construction companies for the South Interceptor (A Street) and Streeter housing subdivision additions, according to city administrator Rick Melcher.
Aurora’s Taylor Janda tries to clear the ball during first half action of a 6-2 loss to GINW in the B-7 subdistrict tournament.

Aurora’s Taylor Janda tries to clear the ball during first half action of a 6-2 loss to GINW in the B-7 subdistrict tournament.

Aurora’s soccer season comes to a close at Northwest

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The never-give-up attitude was there, just not enough in the scoring column to extend the season. Aurora’s girls soccer team was defeated by Grand Island Northwest by a 6-2 score during semifinal action of the B-6 subdistrict tournament May 3.
Chad and Joni Oswald snap a quick photo after Chad finished the Chicago Marathon last year.

Chad and Joni Oswald snap a quick photo after Chad finished the Chicago Marathon last year.

Oswald competes at Boston

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Running has always been an outlet for Chad Oswald.  “I’ve been a long-time runner,” he said. “I’ve always enjoyed it. It’s been more recreational, but it’s my preferred mode of exercise.
Aurora senior Cauy Walters posted a round of 76 in Friday’s Central Conference meet in Seward, good for a fourth place finish.

Aurora senior Cauy Walters posted a round of 76 in Friday’s Central Conference meet in Seward, good for a fourth place finish.

Huskies finish runner-up at conference

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The Huskies played golf in unfamiliar conditions Friday, teeing it up with no wind on a soggy course, yet found their footing to earn three individual medals and a runner-up trophy at the Central Conference showdown in Seward.
Aurora senior Caden Carlson, front center, signed his letter of intent April 22 to continue his pole vaulting career at Wichita State University. Pictured with him are, front row: parents Chad and Yvonne Carlson. Back from left: siblings Ryan, Kyla and Jenna Carlson, as well as head track coach Gordon Wilson.

Aurora senior Caden Carlson, front center, signed his letter of intent April 22 to continue his pole vaulting career at Wichita State University. Pictured with him are, front row: parents Chad and Yvonne Carlson. Back from left: siblings Ryan, Kyla and Jenna Carlson, as well as head track coach Gordon Wilson.

A real Shocker: Carlson signs with Wichita State

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Caden Carlson set the bar of expectations high when considering his college options thus the opportunity to study aerospace engineering at a Division I school wanting him to showcase his talents as a pole-vaulter was a perfect fit.
Aurora’s Alex Wheeler (pictured) scored in the first half against York Saturday in an eventual 2-1 loss to the Dukes which ended the Huskies’ season.

Aurora’s Alex Wheeler (pictured) scored in the first half against York Saturday in an eventual 2-1 loss to the Dukes which ended the Huskies’ season.

York rallies past Huskies in OT during postseason action

News Staff
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
An early lead wasn’t enough for Aurora on a windy, raining Saturday morning.  The Huskies took a 1-0 lead, but couldn’t hang on as York rallied to defeat Aurora 2-1 in overtime Saturday to start the B-7 subdistrict tournament.  The loss brings an end to Aurora’s season, finishing with a 3-12 record.
It was a good week of golf for Drew Knust, finishing ninth at Beatrice with an 87 and fourth at Holdrege with an 81.

It was a good week of golf for Drew Knust, finishing ninth at Beatrice with an 87 and fourth at Holdrege with an 81.

Huskies compete well in Beatrice, Holdrege

News Staff
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
The Aurora golf team is starting to string some rounds together, and pretty good ones at that.  The Huskies played in a pair of tournaments in two days, competing in the Beatrice Invite April 25 and the Holdrege meet April 26.