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Becca Greenough (left) and son Alex Greenough read about farm animals while Tanner Greenough and son Camden Greenough learn their colors. Big brother Tristan Greenough watches story time.

Becca Greenough (left) and son Alex Greenough read about farm animals while Tanner Greenough and son Camden Greenough learn their colors. Big brother Tristan Greenough watches story time.

Imagination Library builds love of reading for children

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
It is never too early to install a love of reading in a child and the Imagination Library has set out to make sure that all children, regardless of situation, should have access to age-appropriate books.
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 celebrates a rare attack from Cassidy Knust (3) during the Lady Huskies’ four set victory at Hastings Thursday. Aurora has won four straight heading into the Central Conference tournament.

Aurora celebrates a rare attack from Cassidy Knust (3) during the Lady Huskies’ four set victory at Hastings Thursday. Aurora has won four straight heading into the Central Conference tournament.

Balanced offensive attack lifts Aurora inside The Jungle

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
A balanced attack with plenty of road warriors was all the Aurora volleyball team needed Thursday night in Hastings.  The Lady Huskies shared the ball and fed off its visiting crowd energy, picking up a four-set win over the Tigers, 25-17, 23-25, 25-22 and 25-19.
Aurora senior Riley Darbro launches a near-perfect second shot with a hybrid on the 9th hole at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island during the B-3 district meet last week.

Aurora senior Riley Darbro launches a near-perfect second shot with a hybrid on the 9th hole at Jackrabbit Run in Grand Island during the B-3 district meet last week.

Darbro qualifies for state tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
As if she didn’t have enough to fret about already, Riley Darbro played the final few holes of the B-3 district meet at Jackrabbit Run into a gusting headwind.
The 4R school district has entered Phase Yellow as of Monday, Oct. 12.

The 4R school district has entered Phase Yellow as of Monday, Oct. 12.

4R district in Phase Yellow

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Though Monday’s 4R school board meeting was brief, it included a discussion and comments from administration and Supt. Jody Phillips on the district’s recent transition into its “yellow phase” of COVID-19 operation plans.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Husky Special

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The play began to develop and you could see it from a mile away -- or specifically -- just behind the north end zone.  They ran it earlier on a two-point play -- surely it won’t work twice -- this time with the game in the balance, right?
Aurora’s Brady Collingham (far right) falls on the second of his two fumble recoveries during the Huskies’ 21-7 win over McCook Friday night. Aurora rides a four-game win streak into a contest with Class B No. 1 Hastings.

Aurora’s Brady Collingham (far right) falls on the second of his two fumble recoveries during the Huskies’ 21-7 win over McCook Friday night. Aurora rides a four-game win streak into a contest with Class B No. 1 Hastings.

Huskies beat McCook in rivalry renewed

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The Aurora-McCook rivalry was dusted off Friday night and with only one shot at it, the Husky seniors made it their own.  Solid offensive execution alongside timely defensive stops lifted the Huskies over McCook in Bisonville 21-7 in a top 10 matchup.
Emma Young eyes her chip on to the first green at Holdrege Friday during conference competition.

Emma Young eyes her chip on to the first green at Holdrege Friday during conference competition.

Lady Huskies take fifth at conference meet in Holdrege

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Riley Darbro claimed a medal and the Lady Huskies finished fifth in conference golf action Friday at the Holdrege Country Club. It was the second trip to Holdrege in a week for the Aurora girls, though the team wasn’t able to play quite as well with conference competition on the line.