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Aurora’s Ellie Hutsell kicks the ball out of a Norris trap at the top of the key during the Lady Huskies’ loss on the road to the Titans Dec. 21.

Aurora’s Ellie Hutsell kicks the ball out of a Norris trap at the top of the key during the Lady Huskies’ loss on the road to the Titans Dec. 21.

Lady Huskies show aggressive nature against Titan front

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Aurora went into its final contest before the holiday break at Norris with nothing to lose and everything to gain. It was the exact opposite for Class B No. 2 Norris.  The Lady Huskies played like it, too.
Eli Arndt gets dirty for a loose ball to save a possession in the first half of Hampton’s 48-43 loss to Harvard in the first round of Hampton’s home holiday tournament Monday.

Eli Arndt gets dirty for a loose ball to save a possession in the first half of Hampton’s 48-43 loss to Harvard in the first round of Hampton’s home holiday tournament Monday.

Scoring drought dooms Hawks in holiday tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Hampton certainly didn’t show signs of rust early on in its first game back from the five-day moratorium.  The final eight minutes, though, were a whole different story.
Lillian Dose had a team-high 21 points for Hampton in a 69-31 win over Harvard in the first round of Hampton’s home holiday tournament Monday.

Lillian Dose had a team-high 21 points for Hampton in a 69-31 win over Harvard in the first round of Hampton’s home holiday tournament Monday.

Hawks soar past Cards

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Coming off a five-day holiday break, Hampton’s girls basketball team got back in the gym Monday to prepare for its first home holiday tournament game later that afternoon.  Shots just weren’t falling, making coach Margo LaBrie a bit nervous.  “I just wanted to get the ball in their hands,” she said.
Javier Marino earns a pinfall victory over Lincoln North Star’s Toby Lammers in his first round matchup at Platteview Friday. Marino ended the day with a second place finish.

Javier Marino earns a pinfall victory over Lincoln North Star’s Toby Lammers in his first round matchup at Platteview Friday. Marino ended the day with a second place finish.

HPC Storm battle at competitive Platteview Invite Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
High Plains competed last week with multiple schools much larger in size and had some success.  The Storm finished out the first part of the season before Christmas break at the Platteview Invite Friday, including schools from multiple classes all in one event.
Mack Owens signed his letter of intent to South Dakota Dec. 15 alongside his parents, Nick and Amy Owens, at right, as well as Matt and Nicole Broman.

Mack Owens signed his letter of intent to South Dakota Dec. 15 alongside his parents, Nick and Amy Owens, at right, as well as Matt and Nicole Broman.

Owens’ dream of college football now a reality at USD

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Mack Owens has always wanted to be a football player. He’s certainly always looked like one.  Playing college football was the goal. That dream came true Dec. 15.
Kylie Mersch sends a pass up the floor past the East Butler press during Hampton’s 58-57 win Friday, its second of the week.

Kylie Mersch sends a pass up the floor past the East Butler press during Hampton’s 58-57 win Friday, its second of the week.

Lady Hawks survive late East Butler rally

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Hampton coach Margo LaBrie was shocked looking at the damage East Butler did offensively in the fourth quarter.  The Tigers scored 28 points and completely erased a 13-point deficit.  Yet, LaBrie’s Lady Hawks found a way to gut out a home victory.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

Naughty or nice?

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Ho! Ho! Ho and pass the turkey! It’s that time once again when I get to do my thing, when I get to hand out all sorts of fun presents to all of the nice (and a few naughty) girls and boys who made my very special list this year.
Aaron Jividen earned his 100th career win Friday at Platteview.

Aaron Jividen earned his 100th career win Friday at Platteview.

Jividen earns 100th win at Platteview

Richard Rhoden
Friday, December 17, 2021
Aaron Jividen doesn't smile a lot, but he let out a small one when he marked off a career milestone Friday.  The Aurora senior picked up his 100th career victory in his opening round matchup at Platteview, on his way to a first place effort in the event at heavyweight.
Mack Owens signed with South Dakota Wednesday.

Mack Owens signed with South Dakota Wednesday.

Owens inks with South Dakota

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Mack Owens has been committed to South Dakota since mid-August. His decision never wavered and was made official Wednesday.  Owens signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and football career at South Dakota and join the Coyote program as an inside linebacker on early signing day.
Gage Griffith

Gage Griffith

Griffith a repeat All-Nebraska pick

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
For the second year in a row, Aurora’s Gage Griffith proved to be one of Nebraska’s best linemen.  The Husky was selected to the 1st Team All-Nebraska by the Omaha World-Herald for his efforts during Aurora’s 10-3 season.