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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.
Graham Christenson’s campaign slogan “Grow with Graham” was a hit among his peers.

Graham Christenson’s campaign slogan “Grow with Graham” was a hit among his peers.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Graham Christenson earns role as state FBLA reporter Aurora sophomore Graham Christenson has taken his love for FBLA to the statewide stage on various occasions, including competitions which have qualified the Husky for a national appearance later this year.
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.
Aurora’s Zander Stromer looks to block off a Schuyler player during the Huskies’ 4-0 loss to the Warriors Thursday.

Aurora’s Zander Stromer looks to block off a Schuyler player during the Huskies’ 4-0 loss to the Warriors Thursday.

Aurora boys soccer team looking for aggressive balance

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Aurora’s boys soccer team is still a work in progress, but it’s not a time to panic.  At least that’s how Aurora coach Madison Farris looks at it following a trio of losses to open the season last week.
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.
Aurora’s Zayden Roberts battles for possession in the second half of Aurora’s 3-1 overtime loss to Lexington Thursday.

Aurora’s Zayden Roberts battles for possession in the second half of Aurora’s 3-1 overtime loss to Lexington Thursday.

Aurora loses late lead to Lexington

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
It was quite the up and down week for the Aurora girls soccer team.  The Lady Huskies went 2-2 over a four-game stretch, but there was also a feeling of “what could have been.” Aurora began the week April 20 with a 4-0 road win at Seward before dropping an overtime contest at home against Lexington.
Aurora’s Kyler Gross receives heavy contact from York’s Emmet Heiss during the Duke’s 2-0 win over the Huskies Saturday.

Aurora’s Kyler Gross receives heavy contact from York’s Emmet Heiss during the Duke’s 2-0 win over the Huskies Saturday.

Huskies finish 4th as conference hosts

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
A solid start to the Central Conference tournament was offset by a few bumps in the road.  The Huskies won its opening round matchup to make the semifinals, but lost matches to York and Schuyler to finish fourth in a weekend tournament played in Aurora.