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HPC’s Hailey Lindburg scored a double-double with 17 kills and 25 digs in a four-set loss to Exeter-Milligan in the D2-2 subdistrict final last week.

HPC’s Hailey Lindburg scored a double-double with 17 kills and 25 digs in a four-set loss to Exeter-Milligan in the D2-2 subdistrict final last week.

HPC Storm drop rubber match with Exeter-Milligan

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Despite qualifying for a district final with a wild card, High Plains’ postseason future was on the line Oct. 25 in the D2-2 subdistrict final.
Hampton’s defense swarms Red Cloud’s Ben Ely as he looks for a receiver downfield with five of the six visiting players in frame during the Hawks’ 60-14 loss to the Warriors.

Hampton’s defense swarms Red Cloud’s Ben Ely as he looks for a receiver downfield with five of the six visiting players in frame during the Hawks’ 60-14 loss to the Warriors.

Hampton ends season in playoff loss to Red Cloud Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Hampton’s first playoff appearance in more than a decade didn’t play out as anyone wearing purple and gold would have wanted.  Yet, the vibe leaving the field Friday night in Red Cloud was one of positivity and hopefulness for the future.  The No.
Aurora celebrates a game point during the Lady Huskies’ five-set loss to Columbus Lakeview in the finals of the C1-7 subdistrict tournament last week.

Aurora celebrates a game point during the Lady Huskies’ five-set loss to Columbus Lakeview in the finals of the C1-7 subdistrict tournament last week.

Lady Huskies fall to Lakeview in five-set thriller

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Aurora left everything on the floor in a do-or-die match last week.  The Lady Huskies had match point in the fourth and fifth sets, but could not convert the final score as Columbus Lakeview rallied to beat Aurora in five, 25-19, 23-25, 21-25, 26-24, 17-15 to win the C1-7 subdistrict tournament.
Drew Knust rushed for over 100 yards and scored three total TDs in Aurora's 43-13 win over Scotus Central Catholic Friday.

Drew Knust rushed for over 100 yards and scored three total TDs in Aurora's 43-13 win over Scotus Central Catholic Friday.

Area football playoffs round one

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 28, 2022
Aurora and Hampton opened a second football season -- the playoffs -- Friday night with varying results.  The top-seeded Huskies in Class C1 took care of business in the opening round, defeating Scotus Central Catholic 43-13 at home.
Aurora senior Aleah Vinkenberg fires a shot around the block of David City’s Avery Couch (1) and Grace Eickmeier (16).

Aurora senior Aleah Vinkenberg fires a shot around the block of David City’s Avery Couch (1) and Grace Eickmeier (16).

Lady Huskies down David City

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Lady Huskies showed their first-year head coach just how much this team has grown this season in the opening round of C1-7 subdistrict action, eeking out a close first-set win, coming from behind in the second set and closing out the sweep over David City to advance.
Gahvi Lesiak (1) celebrates match point as High Plains swept Nebraska Lutheran Monday night in the D2-2 subdistrict tournament.

Gahvi Lesiak (1) celebrates match point as High Plains swept Nebraska Lutheran Monday night in the D2-2 subdistrict tournament.

HPC Storm sweep Nebraska Lutheran in D2-2 subdistrict

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
High Plains was victorious Monday night in the D2-2 subdistrict semifinals, but had its home fans sweating it out for a minute or two.  The Lady Storm took down Nebraska Lutheran in three, 25-13, 25-23 and 25-22 in its home gym, setting up a third clash with Exeter-Milligan Tuesday night.
Quarterback Drew Knust and running back Maddex Egger stepped up in a big way Friday, combining for seven rushing touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 49-21 win over Central City.

Quarterback Drew Knust and running back Maddex Egger stepped up in a big way Friday, combining for seven rushing touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 49-21 win over Central City.

Huskies roar past Central City aerial attack

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The 2022 Aurora Huskies completed a task few teams in the school’s history have accomplished Friday, capping off an undefeated regular season to enter the playoffs as the No. 1-ranked top dog in Class C1.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Playoff look

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
My beautiful wife is all but over my new hairstyle.  I’m usually on a tight schedule when it comes to my haircut. Every three to four weeks, like clock work, the buzz cut comes out.  Rinse, repeat. I’ve had the same look since probably the third grade. If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.
The race is on at state cross country meet.

The race is on at state cross country meet.

State cross country

Kurt Johnson
Monday, October 24, 2022
Aurora's boys and girls teams competed in the Class C1 state cross country meet in Kearney Friday, earning two individual medals. Pictured here, the girls race enters the first turn at the bottom of a hill, with Aurora freshmen Alexis Ericksen and Ella Eggleston in the center of the pack.
Aurora is the top seed in the Class C1 playoffs and host Scotus Central Catholic in the opening round Friday night.

Aurora is the top seed in the Class C1 playoffs and host Scotus Central Catholic in the opening round Friday night.

Aurora, Hampton playoff bound

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Aurora and Hampton are headed to the playoffs, one extending a long streak while the other snaps a dry spell.  The Huskies are in the postseason for the 19th consecutive season while the Hawks qualify for its first playoffs in 12 years.  Aurora earns the top seed in Class C1 and will host No.