Welcome to the Open stage. We have fond memories of last year’s South Central NE 15 Black group. The small-town crew enjoyed a wildly successful 2025 campaign, which included a podium finish at GJNC. One year later, 16 Black is stepping up to the Open field at NLQ. It’s a huge milestone for players like Staehr, who have proved themselves against the Great Plains Region’s best. Staehr will be a valuable leader on the outside in Minneapolis and brings first-contact prowess to the back row, too. Aurora High School’s stars are ready for the national spotlight.

Welcome to the Open stage. We have fond memories of last year’s South Central NE 15 Black group. The small-town crew enjoyed a wildly successful 2025 campaign, which included a podium finish at GJNC. One year later, 16 Black is stepping up to the Open field at NLQ. It’s a huge milestone for players like Staehr, who have proved themselves against the Great Plains Region’s best. Staehr will be a valuable leader on the outside in Minneapolis and brings first-contact prowess to the back row, too. Aurora High School’s stars are ready for the national spotlight.