Aurora

The Aurora City Council approved the second reading of a proposal to annex the Aurora Community Clubhouse Subdivision into the city during a brief meeting May 25.

The Aurora City Council approved the second reading of a proposal to annex the Aurora Community Clubhouse Subdivision into the city during a brief meeting May 25.

City council approves second reading for clubhouse annexation

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
The Aurora City Council approved the second reading of a proposal to annex the Aurora Community Clubhouse Subdivision into the city during a brief meeting May 25.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

The BigRich Sports Report

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
I love a good golf story. It could be Tiger winning the 2019 Masters or Phil Mickelson winning the PGA Championship a few weeks ago.  The unexplainable happens on the golf course more often than anywhere else. Something that, no matter what, you have to root for.
Cassidy Knust set a new PR time in the 800 meter run while also finishing second in the pole vault during her final state track and field meet for the Lady Huskies.

Cassidy Knust set a new PR time in the 800 meter run while also finishing second in the pole vault during her final state track and field meet for the Lady Huskies.

Knust ends career with silver medal, new 800 PR

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
alking off the Omaha Burke track surface for a variety of reasons. The Aurora senior had just clocked a 2:22.78 time in the 800, a new personal record for herself. While that took most of what she had left in the tank, reality began to set in that her track and field career had just come to a close.
Details for this year’s A’ROR’N Days celebration continue to fall into place as the community prepares to renew its mid-summer gala.

Details for this year’s A’ROR’N Days celebration continue to fall into place as the community prepares to renew its mid-summer gala.

Changes in store for A’ROR’N Days

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Details for this year’s A’ROR’N Days celebration continue to fall into place as the community prepares to renew its mid-summer gala after a one-year pandemic pause.
Tate Nachtigal was the surprise of the B-3 district field, qualifying for next week’s Class B state golf tournament.

Tate Nachtigal was the surprise of the B-3 district field, qualifying for next week’s Class B state golf tournament.

Nachtigal steals valuable state golf ticket

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Going into Monday’s B-3 District meet at York Country Club, Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal wasn’t on the radar for most people to keep an eye on.  He certainly is now.  Nachtigal, who entered the district meet as Aurora’s No.
Tate Nachtigal, pictured here playing at Elks CC during the Central Conference meet Friday, earned his first-ever varsity medal with a PR 85 at GICC’s Invite May 4.

Tate Nachtigal, pictured here playing at Elks CC during the Central Conference meet Friday, earned his first-ever varsity medal with a PR 85 at GICC’s Invite May 4.

Huskies finish 3rd at conference meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Elks Country Club in Columbus provided a challenge for Friday’s Central Conference meet.  The rough was a challenge and putting was at a premium as Aurora ended the day with two medalists and a third place team effort.
Pictured is the 2021 Aurora Unified Track and Field team, including front row from left: Sammie Weddle, Sammi Hoos, Bailey Howland, Ethan Wert, Lexie Johnson. Back row: Mackenzie Hoos, Daniel Fourcloud, Sofia Hendrickson, Kate Glinn, coach Jeff Sutter.

Pictured is the 2021 Aurora Unified Track and Field team, including front row from left: Sammie Weddle, Sammi Hoos, Bailey Howland, Ethan Wert, Lexie Johnson. Back row: Mackenzie Hoos, Daniel Fourcloud, Sofia Hendrickson, Kate Glinn, coach Jeff Sutter.

Smiles, high fives and medals

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
The view at the finish line is unlike any other in sports. For those competing in Unified Track and Field, that idea is not only reinforced, but possibly unmatched.   There isn’t a frown or growl to be had. Surely no disappointment, either.
Aurora senior Jameson Herzberg battles for position with a Northwest defender during B7 District play in Grand Island. The Vikings won the game, 3-0.

Aurora senior Jameson Herzberg battles for position with a Northwest defender during B7 District play in Grand Island. The Vikings won the game, 3-0.

Huskies raise the bar with 10-win soccer season

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
A memorable boys soccer season came to an end Monday as the Huskies fell to Grand Island Northwest 3-0 in B-7 District play. The loss ends Aurora’s season at 10-8, going down in Husky history as the first boys soccer team to post a winning record.
Coaches Tim Martin and Joanne Haidle break a team huddle with a cheer, all part of the action on a busy Saturday morning of youth soccer in Aurora.

Coaches Tim Martin and Joanne Haidle break a team huddle with a cheer, all part of the action on a busy Saturday morning of youth soccer in Aurora.

Youth soccer becoming wildly popular in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Soccer balls are flying every which way on a typical Saturday spring morning in Aurora, even more so this year as the Optimist Youth Soccer program reports a record number of participants.
Blake DeVries plays tough defense near the goal during Aurora’s 7-0 loss to Lexington at home Thursday.

Blake DeVries plays tough defense near the goal during Aurora’s 7-0 loss to Lexington at home Thursday.

Aurora goes the distance with one of Class B’s finest

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
It was a learning experience last week for the Husky soccer team.  Aurora picked up a 5-0 win at Seward April 20 before a 7-0 loss to Lexington at home Thursday and a 2-0 loss at Waverly Saturday.