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Quarterback Booker Scheierman hands off to Maddex Egger on a night where yards were hard to come by for both teams.

Quarterback Booker Scheierman hands off to Maddex Egger on a night where yards were hard to come by for both teams.

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Aurora comes up short of road upset in C1 playoff opener

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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.
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’s Evan Pankoke (24) and Wyatt Dose (25) set the pocket for QB Brayden Dose during Hampton’s loss at Hay Springs Friday.

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Hampton falls in playoff battle of the Hawks

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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.
Collin Stolpe and Maddex Egger share an emotional post-game hug.

Collin Stolpe and Maddex Egger share an emotional post-game hug.

An emotional finale

Kurt Johnson
Saturday, October 28, 2023
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.
Aurora's defense held Adams Central to 9 points, but couldn't score late in a 9-7 loss Friday.

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
Saturday, October 28, 2023
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.
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.

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.

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Egger ground game dominates visiting Bison

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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.
Gahvi Lesiak sets up her teammates offensively during HPC’s four-set win over Nebraska Lutheran Monday night in the D2-4 subdistrict.

Gahvi Lesiak sets up her teammates offensively during HPC’s four-set win over Nebraska Lutheran Monday night in the D2-4 subdistrict.

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Storm defeat Knights in four

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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.
Teammates give HPC senior Wyatt Urkoski a final salute on Thursday night.

Teammates give HPC senior Wyatt Urkoski a final salute on Thursday night.

The final send-off

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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.
Maddex Egger rushed for unofficially 297 yards on 41 carries to lead Aurora to a 41-27 win at home over Central City.

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
Friday, October 20, 2023
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.
Ella Eggleston (front) and Lexi Ericksen make their way through the C4 district race, each finishing in the top 10.

Ella Eggleston (front) and Lexi Ericksen make their way through the C4 district race, each finishing in the top 10.

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Lady Huskies set for run at state

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Lady Huskies finished yet another meet in 2023 with a runner-up effort at the C4 district last week.
Hampton’s defense rips at the football during one of St. Edward’s fourth quarter possessions as the Hawks held on for a 48-40 win.

Hampton’s defense rips at the football during one of St. Edward’s fourth quarter possessions as the Hawks held on for a 48-40 win.

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Hawks survive scare from Beavers

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The blustery winds weren’t the only challenge for the Hampton football team on Homecoming Friday night. In its first home game since August, the Hawks fought off a valiant attempt from St.