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Richard Rhoden
What now?
Richard Rhoden
I can’t imagine driving off 100 miles per hour into the side of a building would be very much fun, but it’s how I felt last week.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Quarterback Booker Scheierman hands off to Maddex Egger on a night where yards were hard to come by for both teams.
Aurora comes up short of road upset in C1 playoff opener
Kurt Johnson
Defense was the name of the game in Friday’s rematch between two district foes, and though the Huskies played solid D it was Adams Central who lived to advance in the Class C1 football playoffs.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Hampton’s Evan Pankoke (24) and Wyatt Dose (25) set the pocket for QB Brayden Dose during Hampton’s loss at Hay Springs Friday.
Hampton falls in playoff battle of the Hawks
Richard Rhoden
Hampton’s pursuit of its first playoff victory in over a decade will have to wait for another bid next season.No. 10-seeded Hampton was outgunned in the northwestern part of the state, falling at No. 7 Hay Springs 66-26 on a brisk Friday afternoon in a battle of the Hawk mascots.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Collin Stolpe and Maddex Egger share an emotional post-game hug.
An emotional finale
Kurt Johnson
The emotions were flowing after Aurora's first-round playoff loss Friday, with seniors Collin Stolpe and Maddex Egger among many sharing an embrace after playing their final high school football game.
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Aurora's defense held Adams Central to 9 points, but couldn't score late in a 9-7 loss Friday.
Hawks, Huskies fall in playoff openers
Richard Rhoden
It was a tough travel day for Hamilton County fans as Hampton headed way west to Hay Springs while Aurora had a much shorter trip to Hastings for a rematch with Adams Central.Neither game fared well for the area teams as Hampton lost 66-26 while Aurora dropped a tight 9-7 contest to the Patriots.
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Aurora senior Maddex Egger ran wild Friday in the regular season finale against Central City, racking up 297 yards on 41 carries, second most in school history behind Carlos Collazo’s 310 a year ago versus Minden.
Egger ground game dominates visiting Bison
Kurt Johnson
A first half defensive shutout and a running game in overdrive proved to be the difference in this year’s budding Aurora/Central City rivalry, as the Huskies held on to an early lead to win the regular season finale, 41-27.That was the margin after a low-scoring first half, with Aurora up 14-0.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Gahvi Lesiak sets up her teammates offensively during HPC’s four-set win over Nebraska Lutheran Monday night in the D2-4 subdistrict.
Storm defeat Knights in four
Richard Rhoden
High Plains extended its season Monday night despite a slow start offensively.The Storm rallied after a first set loss to Nebraska Lutheran to defeat the Knights in four, 19-25, 25-11, 25-16 and 25-13 in the D2-4 subdistrict semifinals played at Meridian.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Teammates give HPC senior Wyatt Urkoski a final salute on Thursday night.
The final send-off
Richard Rhoden
In what has become an emotional tradition for the High Plains Community football team, all of its underclassmen lined up and held their helmets high in the air for Storm seniors to walk off the gridiron for the final time.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Maddex Egger rushed for unofficially 297 yards on 41 carries to lead Aurora to a 41-27 win at home over Central City.
Area football roundup Week 9
Richard Rhoden
Maddex Egger had a huge night for the Huskies to solidify Aurora's standing in the Class C1 playoffs.The senior running back was unofficially credited with 297 yards on 41 carries to lead Aurora to a 41-27 win at home over Central City in the regular season finale.
Friday, October 20, 2023
Ella Eggleston (front) and Lexi Ericksen make their way through the C4 district race, each finishing in the top 10.
Lady Huskies set for run at state
Elizabeth Hunter
The Lady Huskies finished yet another meet in 2023 with a runner-up effort at the C4 district last week.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
