Aurora senior Natalie Bisbee embraces her coaches Bailly Ballard (left) and Sheri Thompson after winning her heartbreak round match Friday night to become a three-time state qualifier.

Gage Friesen was one of three High Plains wrestlers to win a district championship as the Storm also brought home the team title from the D-3 meet Saturday in Pleasanton.

Hampton senior Nevaeh Lukassen fought through the pain of having a dislocated finger in Friday’s home finale, scoring 15 points in the Lady Hawks win over Giltner.

Booker Scheierman had a career night with 35 points against Lexington Saturday. He also added seven blocked shots against Waverly the night before.

Paityn Wyatt shakes hands with her opponent prior to the start of the match. Wyatt was unable to reach the top four spots at Saturday’s 3A subdistrict, ending her season with a 23-12 record.

Aurora’s Caly Settles was the Huskies’ lone Central Conference champion, highlighting six medalists for the group. Aurora finished sixth in the team race during Friday’s tournament held in York.

Karsten Hohm won his first Central Conference championship Saturday in York, finishing fourth and third in his first two seasons.

Jack Rath eyes down a potential pinfall victory while giving a look to former Husky turned official Brekyn Papineau.

HPC’s girls basketball team took time to celebrate a 32-30 come-from-behind victory over Shelby-Rising City in the CRC quarterfinals Monday. Coach Megan Bruce comes to join the group hug started by Courtney Carlstrom (left), Gahvi Lesiak (middle) and Peyton Hofmann.

Lincoln Kemling scored a narrow 2-0 decision during Aurora’s varsity dual against York Thursday night.