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HPC’s Hailey Lindburg powers an attack through the East Butler defense during a three-set win over the Tigers Saturday.

HPC’s Hailey Lindburg powers an attack through the East Butler defense during a three-set win over the Tigers Saturday.

Storm split action at Cross County

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
The High Plains volleyball team found itself in a slugfest Saturday morning only to come out the other side winners.  The Storm went 2-2 at Saturday’s Cross County tournament, defeating East Butler and Nebraska Lutheran while dropping games to Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family and the host Cougars.
Laighla Rice checks her watch in an early leg of the race while Ayeanna Smith (right) and Ella Curtis (left) keep up the pace.

Laighla Rice checks her watch in an early leg of the race while Ayeanna Smith (right) and Ella Curtis (left) keep up the pace.

Lady Huskies finish strong at Central City Invite

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
The Lady Husky runners found themselves in a familiar spot, again finishing runner-up at the Central City Invite on the Valley View Golf Course Thursday.
Aurora first baseman Kennedy Kleinschmidt reaches out just in time for the out during a 2-0 loss to Central City Thursday.

Aurora first baseman Kennedy Kleinschmidt reaches out just in time for the out during a 2-0 loss to Central City Thursday.

Central City edges Lady Huskies, 2-0

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Aurora and Class C No. 7 Central City made quick work of its Thursday night matchup.  With the threat of rain and two dominant pitchers, the Huskies and Bison completed its seven-inning battle in a shade under 90 minutes as Central City came out ahead on its home field, 2-0.
HPC's Mario Lesiak runs through the attempted tackle of Giltner's Kale Bish.

HPC's Mario Lesiak runs through the attempted tackle of Giltner's Kale Bish.

Area football roundup Week 4

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 16, 2022
Aurora knocked off another unbeaten while High Plains played spoiler to Giltner's Homecoming night for a wild week four of the high school football season.  Class C1 No. 1 Aurora didn't mess around Friday night, putting away previously unbeaten Platteview early.
Giltner’s volleyball team celebrates after scoring the final point to pick up a two-set win over Hampton at the Dorchester triangular Thursday night.

Giltner’s volleyball team celebrates after scoring the final point to pick up a two-set win over Hampton at the Dorchester triangular Thursday night.

Hornets sweep Dorchester triangular

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Giltner started the season 0-6 and just needed some confidence. At least that’s what coach Jamey Eastman said two weeks ago.
Madie Stevenson had arguably her best game against Holdrege, tallying a team-high 10 attacks in the victory.

Madie Stevenson had arguably her best game against Holdrege, tallying a team-high 10 attacks in the victory.

Aurora back on track after sweep of Holdrege at home

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Aurora’s volleyball team waited nearly two full weeks for its first home game and sure made the most of the opportunity.  With a loud environment, displaying its new uniforms and fresh new paint on the court, the Lady Huskies swept Holdrege Sept. 6, 25-16, 25-13 and 25-14.
Evan Pankoke was the spark Hampton needed Friday, shown here running through several Sterling Jets defenders in the first half of the Hawks’ 32-12 loss at home.

Evan Pankoke was the spark Hampton needed Friday, shown here running through several Sterling Jets defenders in the first half of the Hawks’ 32-12 loss at home.

Hawks run angry in loss to Sterling

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Hampton was missing two starters for the opening quarter for disciplinary reasons and spotted Sterling 24 points on the scoreboard.
Scott Frost was fired as Nebraska’s football coach Sunday following a 45-42 loss to Georgia Southern at home. Frost was 16-31 in four-plus seasons as the Huskers’ head coach.

Scott Frost was fired as Nebraska’s football coach Sunday following a 45-42 loss to Georgia Southern at home. Frost was 16-31 in four-plus seasons as the Huskers’ head coach.

Breaking up is hard

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Sigh. This is hard.  Scott Frost was hired as Nebraska’s new head football coach on a sunny Saturday in December of 2017. It was a dream hire, one nearly every Nebraska fan, media member and booster put full support behind.  My excitement was palpable.
Alexis Ericksen was the freshman of the meet with a third place effort at Aurora's home race Friday.

Alexis Ericksen was the freshman of the meet with a third place effort at Aurora's home race Friday.

Lady Huskies medal three at home invite

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 9, 2022
Friday's weather conditions provided a perfect day for a run, and Aurora's girls cross country team made the most of it.  The Lady Huskies finished second as a team, two points out of first, including three medalists at its home invite Friday from Poco Creek Golf Course.
Jack Bullis carries the ball for Hampton in a 32-12 loss at home to Sterling Friday.

Jack Bullis carries the ball for Hampton in a 32-12 loss at home to Sterling Friday.

Area football roundup Week 3

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 9, 2022
For a third week in a row, Aurora proved once again to be the team to beat in Class C1, this time ending Ashland-Greenwood's 29-game regular season win streak.