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For the last time, Aurora’s Ella Eggleston competed at the state cross country championships while finishing 43rd at 20:48, the best time she’s ever ran in the event.

For the last time, Aurora’s Ella Eggleston competed at the state cross country championships while finishing 43rd at 20:48, the best time she’s ever ran in the event.

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A bittersweet ending for Aurora’s cross country season

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The 2025 cross country season ended on a bittersweet note for the Lady Huskies who competed in the Class B Championships in Kearney Friday afternoon.The team didn’t take home any state medals this year, finishing as the 10th overall team in the girls Class B race with 173 points.
Hampton has a ticket to the D6 playoffs for a fourth consecutive season, set to host Wallace Friday. It’s the first home playoff game for the Hawks since 2009.

Hampton has a ticket to the D6 playoffs for a fourth consecutive season, set to host Wallace Friday. It’s the first home playoff game for the Hawks since 2009.

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Hawks earn home playoff game against Wallace Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Hampton gets to turn the lights on at Fifth Street one more time.The Hawks (7-1) qualified for its fourth consecutive postseason and picked up the No. 7 seed, earning a home game against No. 10 Wallace (6-2) Friday night with a 7 p.m. kick.
The BigRich Sports Report

The BigRich Sports Report

The Huebert way

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Friday wasn’t the first time Troy Huebert challenged his alma mater from the opposite sideline. Heck, the way it played out, it’s not even the last time Huebert will see Husky red across the turf this season. The 2007 Aurora grad spent all of his time growing up around Husky football.
Hampton kicks off the D6 playoffs at home on Halloween, hosting Wallace.

Hampton kicks off the D6 playoffs at home on Halloween, hosting Wallace.

Hawks, Huskies playoff bound

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 25, 2025
The Hampton Hawks and Aurora Huskies have officially clinched playoff spots and begin the road to the championship on Halloween.The Hawks (7-1) have qualified for the playoffs the past four seasons but for the first time in that stretch will host an opening round game. Hampton earned the No.
Ian Jensen rushed for over 200 yards and two touchdowns in Aurora's 27-12 win over Central City Friday.

Ian Jensen rushed for over 200 yards and two touchdowns in Aurora's 27-12 win over Central City Friday.

Friday night roundup week 9

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 24, 2025
Aurora and Hampton both closed out the regular season with big wins and now shift focus to the playoffs.The Huskies welcomed an undefeated Central City squad down past the Platte River and Aurora delivered a physical, controlled run game to hand the Bison its first loss, 27-12.
Aurora's Kaitlyn Staehr with an attacking swing during a match earlier this season.

Aurora's Kaitlyn Staehr with an attacking swing during a match earlier this season.

Postseason volleyball slate announced

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Postseason volleyball is upon us and area teams now know the path towards a potential state tournament berth.Aurora (19-11) slotted into the B-2 district as the No. 2 seed and will play No. 3 Blair (20-13) Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. in Aurora. Elkhorn North (26-6) is the No.
Ella Eggleston paced a 7-8-9-11 running order for the Huskies, leading Aurora to a district runner-up finish and a team trip to this week’s state cross country meet in Kearney.

Ella Eggleston paced a 7-8-9-11 running order for the Huskies, leading Aurora to a district runner-up finish and a team trip to this week’s state cross country meet in Kearney.

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Aurora girls racing toward state (again)

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
With profound resilience, the Lady Huskies earned the runner-up spot in the B-4 district cross country meet Thursday afternoon at the Overton Golf Club.Seward won the title with 22 points, followed by Aurora with 35 points and Crete being the last state-qualifying team with 56 points.
Aurora’s defense almost recorded a safety on this first-quarter play Friday at Milford, as defenders Angelo Holke (50), Tucker Theriot (72) and Gavin Logue (26) bring down a runner right at the goal line.

Aurora’s defense almost recorded a safety on this first-quarter play Friday at Milford, as defenders Angelo Holke (50), Tucker Theriot (72) and Gavin Logue (26) bring down a runner right at the goal line.

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Huskies set for heavyweight clash with Central City

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Aurora extended its winning streak to five consecutive games Friday with a dominating 49-14 victory over Milford, setting up a head-to-head district title bout with unbeaten Central City in the regular season finale.
Jayden Slagle was the sole state-qualifer from Aurora in the B-4 district, placing fourth with a time of 16:53. Slagle will be competing in the state meet on Friday.

Jayden Slagle was the sole state-qualifer from Aurora in the B-4 district, placing fourth with a time of 16:53. Slagle will be competing in the state meet on Friday.

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Slagle punches ticket to state championship race

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Aurora boys cross country team raced to a bittersweet conclusion in the B-4 district championship at the Overton Country Club, with Jayden Slagle placing in the top 15 while the team fell short of being in the top three teams to qualify for state.
Landen Rojewski set a new Hampton six-man record with eight catches for 219 yards and four touchdowns, scoring six times in total.

Landen Rojewski set a new Hampton six-man record with eight catches for 219 yards and four touchdowns, scoring six times in total.

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Hawks rout Ansley-Litchfield in emotional home finale

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The football game felt secondary Friday night, but it didn’t stop Hampton from a huge response.After suffering its first loss of the season to defending champion Stuart last week, the Hawks bounced back with a dominant 73-20 win over Ansley-Litchfield in the program’s final regular season home game.