Scottsbluff on deck for Aurora in quarters
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Gage Griffith wrestles Lexington's ballcarrier to the ground in Aurora's 47-7 win over the Minutemen Friday.
Gage Griffith wrestles Lexington's ballcarrier to the ground in Aurora's 47-7 win over the Minutemen Friday.
Aurora's trek through the Class B playoffs began in smothering fashion.
The Huskies won the turnover battle, blocked multiple punts and shut down Lexington's offense as Aurora rolled to a 49-7 win in the first round of the Class B playoffs.
Aurora's defensive effort was its best of the season statistically, holding Lexington to 55 total yards of offense, including just six passing yards.
The leading rusher for Aurora was a first for the season, Maddex Egger. The sophomore ran the ball nine times for 62 yards and a touchdown. In all, the Huskies ran for 168 yards on 43 total plays.
The Huskies advance to the Class B quarterfinals, where Aurora will play host to Scottsbluff. The Bearcats opened the playoffs with a 54-21 win over Beatrice.
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