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Eva Fahrnbruch signed her letter of intent to Nebraska Wesleyan Jan. 11 alongside her parents, Dustin and Deborah, as well as Aurora softball coaches back from left, Emily McCartney, Joe Vanderpool, Ashton Voss, Kaylee Freese.

Eva Fahrnbruch signed her letter of intent to Nebraska Wesleyan Jan. 11 alongside her parents, Dustin and Deborah, as well as Aurora softball coaches back from left, Emily McCartney, Joe Vanderpool, Ashton Voss, Kaylee Freese.

Fahrnbruch ready for new softball environment at NWU

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Eva Fahrnbruch never faced a big moment she wasn’t ready for. Her latest big achievement featured one of her best friends alongside in a next chapter moment.  The Aurora senior made her college decision official Jan. 11, signing with Nebraska Wesleyan to continue her academic and softball career.
Courtesy Photo Chad Rykhoek poses with Shaun Williams at the book signing event at Susan’s Books and Gifts on Oct. 12. Rykhoek stated he hopes his story is inspiring to young athletes.

Courtesy Photo Chad Rykhoek poses with Shaun Williams at the book signing event at Susan’s Books and Gifts on Oct. 12. Rykhoek stated he hopes his story is inspiring to young athletes.

Play writing: authors sign books at Susan’s

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Former college basketball player Chad Rykhoek was at Susan’s Books and Gifts in Aurora last week signing copies of his 2019 book “College Basketball: A Player’s Perspective” along with co-author, mother Teri (Lee) Crisco.
Taryn McKinney was joined at her Thursday softball signing to Cloud County CC alongside her parents, Brett and Sheri, brother Owen and Aurora softball coaches Bodie Moeller, Joe Vanderpool and Ashton Voss.

Taryn McKinney was joined at her Thursday softball signing to Cloud County CC alongside her parents, Brett and Sheri, brother Owen and Aurora softball coaches Bodie Moeller, Joe Vanderpool and Ashton Voss.

McKinney signs with Cloud County Community College

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Taryn McKinney has always had fun playing in the softball diamond dirt, pitching heaters and hitting dingers.  She’s always done so with a determined look on her face. That look was more of a smile Thursday as she made her college choice official.
Cauy Walters signed Thursday to join the Doane University golf program alongside his parents, Jad and Kristi as well as Aurora golf coaches Craig Badura and Brandon Timm.

Cauy Walters signed Thursday to join the Doane University golf program alongside his parents, Jad and Kristi as well as Aurora golf coaches Craig Badura and Brandon Timm.

Walters inks with Doane University to join golf program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Cauy Walters has enjoyed playing a variety of sports over his young life. It wasn’t until more recently, though, that golf became the dominant sport for him.  Now after several years on Aurora’s varsity lineup, the senior Husky now has a future in a college golf lineup.
Aurora senior Aaron Jividen signed his letter of intent last week to wrestle for the Concordia Bulldogs. Joining him at the March 29 signing ceremony were, front from left: his mother Ronda Jividen and grandmother Theoramae Ortegren. Back row: Grandfather Darold Ortegren, acting Concordia wrestling coach Tyree Cox, and Aurora wrestling coaches Derek Keasling and Brandon Timm.

Aurora senior Aaron Jividen signed his letter of intent last week to wrestle for the Concordia Bulldogs. Joining him at the March 29 signing ceremony were, front from left: his mother Ronda Jividen and grandmother Theoramae Ortegren. Back row: Grandfather Darold Ortegren, acting Concordia wrestling coach Tyree Cox, and Aurora wrestling coaches Derek Keasling and Brandon Timm.

Jividen set to take wrestling skills to Concordia U

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Aaron Jividen made it official last week, announcing his plans to continue his wrestling career as a Bulldog at Concordia University. The Aurora senior recently wrapped up a stellar athletic career wearing Husky red, though he actually had a decision to make whether to pursue wrestling or football.
Maddie Krejci was joined at her golf signing ceremony with Aurora’s golf coach Rick Bell, her mother, Sara and PSU golf coach Sue Owen.

Maddie Krejci was joined at her golf signing ceremony with Aurora’s golf coach Rick Bell, her mother, Sara and PSU golf coach Sue Owen.

Krejci thrilled to join Peru State golf program next fall

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Maddie Krejci didn’t really take golf too seriously before entering high school four years ago.  The Aurora senior wasn’t really considering going to Peru State College after high school just a few months ago, either.
Kaylee Crosby signed her letter of intent to run track at Nebraska Wesleyan with her parents, Mike and Carrie as well as Aurora coaches Gordon Wilson and Kelly Boshart and younger brother, Kayden.

Kaylee Crosby signed her letter of intent to run track at Nebraska Wesleyan with her parents, Mike and Carrie as well as Aurora coaches Gordon Wilson and Kelly Boshart and younger brother, Kayden.

Speedster Crosby set to join Nebraska Wesleyan track

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Kaylee Crosby has come a long way from hosting her own track meets as a young athlete, dreaming of the big stage.  The Aurora senior has been to Omaha Burke and done well against the state’s best. Now, she has an opportunity to compete at the next level.
Brooke Bannister signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Northeast Community College alongside her parents, Dale and Tonya Bannister and HPC coaches Brittany Klingsporn and Kimmie Alspaugh.

Brooke Bannister signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Northeast Community College alongside her parents, Dale and Tonya Bannister and HPC coaches Brittany Klingsporn and Kimmie Alspaugh.

Bannister set for college volleyball career at Northeast

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Brooke Bannister had a dream, ever since she was a young girl, to play volleyball at the college level.  With every swing on the outside, other people figured that out, too. Now, she has a college home playing the game she loves.
Emily Erickson signed with Wayne State for track and field alongside her parents, Kirk and Valerie Erickson and Aurora coaches AJ Farrand, Mike Crosby and Gordon Wilson.

Emily Erickson signed with Wayne State for track and field alongside her parents, Kirk and Valerie Erickson and Aurora coaches AJ Farrand, Mike Crosby and Gordon Wilson.

Erickson set to join Wayne State track and field program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Emily Erickson never really considered participating in sports at the college level was a possibility for her and she was okay with that.  That was until the perfect opportunity presented itself. Now, she’s a Wildcat.