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Hampton's defense was stout Friday, handing Pawnee City its first loss, 27-24.

Hampton's defense was stout Friday, handing Pawnee City its first loss, 27-24.

Friday night roundup week 4

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 19, 2025
Some are calling it Hampton's biggest win in two decades. Regardless, the Hawks are rolling.Hampton outlasted No. 4 Pawnee City 27-24 at home Friday night, highlighting the area on the gridiron.
Hampton's Mason Wiens has rushed for 131 yards and four TDs through two games so far this season.

Hampton's Mason Wiens has rushed for 131 yards and four TDs through two games so far this season.

Hawks set for first big test Friday

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Hampton's first big test of the 2025 season comes Friday night.The Hawks (2-0) are set to host ranked Pawnee City (2-0) in a test for both sides that could go a long way to determining playoff positioning at the end of the regular season.
Carson Krejci finished in 17th for the Huskies at the Aurora Invite Friday afternoon with a time of 18:50.

Carson Krejci finished in 17th for the Huskies at the Aurora Invite Friday afternoon with a time of 18:50.

Aurora races to 4th at home invite

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The Aurora boys cross country team gave their all against several highly competitive teams eager to showcase their speed to friends and family at Friday’s Aurora Invite.
Giltner’s Peyton Schutt (behind) celebrates with Avery Reeson after one of Schutt’s 12 kills in a 3-0 win over Blue Hill Friday night.

Giltner’s Peyton Schutt (behind) celebrates with Avery Reeson after one of Schutt’s 12 kills in a 3-0 win over Blue Hill Friday night.

Schutt, Hornets sting Blue Hill

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Peyton Schutt and the Hornet volleyball team continued a strong start to the 2025 season on the road Friday night.The Giltner sophomore tallied 12 of the team’s 26 attacks as the Hornets swept Blue Hill, 25-19, 25-20 and 25-20.
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‘It just appeared’

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
“Does Lil Bork have any catches?”It was a message from the boss man I let hang in the air for 29 minutes because, well, Nate Boerkircher didn’t have any yet. Until he did.
Giltner QB Brody Rudy throws a pass from his goal line during an 82-6 loss to Blue Hill Friday.

Giltner QB Brody Rudy throws a pass from his goal line during an 82-6 loss to Blue Hill Friday.

Friday night roundup week 3

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 12, 2025
Another tough night for area football teams with only one of the four squads picking up a win on week three of the high school season.The Huskies faced a daunting challenge, taking on Class C1 No. 1 Wahoo on its Homecoming night.
Aurora senior Julia Messere takes a swing at the Lakeview Invite Thursday at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus.

Aurora senior Julia Messere takes a swing at the Lakeview Invite Thursday at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus.

Messere wins Lakeview Invite

Kurt Johnson
Friday, September 12, 2025
Aurora senior Julia Messere posted the low round of the day Thursday on a soggy Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus, winning the Lakeview Invitational by a single stroke.
The High Plains volleyball team celebrates a point during its three-set win over Fullerton Tuesday.

The High Plains volleyball team celebrates a point during its three-set win over Fullerton Tuesday.

HPC sweeps Fullerton at home

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The High Plains volleyball team continued its red-hot start to the season with a sweep of Fullerton at home Tuesday night, 25-14, 25-17 and 25-20.
The Aurora Huskies took on the rival McCook Bison Friday night.

The Aurora Huskies took on the rival McCook Bison Friday night.

Missed opportunities cost Huskies win in McCook rivalry

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Aurora and McCook played out another classic in what has become a respected football rivalry Friday, with the Bison scoring two late touchdowns to escape with a 27-20 win after the Huskies were unable to deliver a knockout blow in a battle that seemed their’s for the taking.
Aurora’s Paityn Wyatt receives a York serve during the Huskies’ five-set victory over the Dukes Thursday. Wyatt tallied 14 digs in the win for the Huskies.

Aurora’s Paityn Wyatt receives a York serve during the Huskies’ five-set victory over the Dukes Thursday. Wyatt tallied 14 digs in the win for the Huskies.

Aurora clutch in five-setter over York

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Staring its second consecutive five-set match in the face and on the heels of losing a close fourth, Aurora coach Michaela Perry was emphatic with her team.“You guys can do this!” She said multiple times before the Lady Huskies took the floor.