Aurora Football

Hampton's Korbin Stump sets the lead block for the Hawk run game in a 35-34 thriller over Sterling.

Hampton's Korbin Stump sets the lead block for the Hawk run game in a 35-34 thriller over Sterling.

Friday night roundup Week 3

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 8, 2023
Hampton fans had a big road trip Friday night and were smiling all the way home.The Hawks rallied from 12 points down in the second half to defeat Sterling, 35-34 to highlight a wild week three of the area high school football season.
Giltner's Taylor Smith makes the pursuit tackle during Giltner's game against Deshler Friday.

Giltner's Taylor Smith makes the pursuit tackle during Giltner's game against Deshler Friday.

Friday night roundup Week 1

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, August 26, 2023
The first full week of the high school football season had just about everything, including a 21-hour marathon.
Aurora fell to Pierce 42-14 in the Class C1 final Tuesday afternoon.

Aurora fell to Pierce 42-14 in the Class C1 final Tuesday afternoon.

Huskies fall short in C1 final

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Aurora’s dominating run through Class C1 football came to a crashing halt Tuesday at Memorial Stadium as the Huskies ran head first into a crushing Pierce attack. The No.
Aurora's Kendrik Owens makes a play in the backfield in Aurora's 40-19 win over Boone Central.

Aurora's Kendrik Owens makes a play in the backfield in Aurora's 40-19 win over Boone Central.

Guess who's back?

Richard Rhoden
Friday, November 11, 2022
It hasn't happened often this season, but the overall outcome was still in question at the half for Aurora.
Drew Knust rushed for five touchdowns in Aurora's 48-28 win over Lincoln Christian.

Drew Knust rushed for five touchdowns in Aurora's 48-28 win over Lincoln Christian.

Knust's drive for five

Richard Rhoden
Friday, November 4, 2022
Drew Knust had himself a night Friday.  The Aurora QB1 rushed for five touchdowns and added a sixth passing score as the Huskies downed Lincoln Christian 48-28 to advance to the Class C1 semifinals.
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 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.
Hampton's defense nearly forced a safety in a 29-12 loss at Stuart Friday.

Hampton's defense nearly forced a safety in a 29-12 loss at Stuart Friday.

Area football roundup Week 9

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Aurora and Hampton finished the regular season battling for district crowns in its respective classes Friday night.
Hampton's Evan Pankoke ran all over the St. Edward defense in a 64-32 win Friday night.

Hampton's Evan Pankoke ran all over the St. Edward defense in a 64-32 win Friday night.

Area football roundup Week 8

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Aurora and Hampton continue to be bullies on the gridiron as the regular season enters the final weeks.  The Huskies improved to 8-0 with a convincing win against Fairbury on Homecoming night while Hampton went on the road for a tough win at St.
Aurora's Drew Knust had three total touchdowns in Aurora's 41-7 win against Adams Central.

Aurora's Drew Knust had three total touchdowns in Aurora's 41-7 win against Adams Central.

Area football roundup Week 7

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Aurora and Hampton put on offensive shows Friday night.  The Huskies won a battle of unbeatens against Adams Central with 35 first half points while the Hawks won its third game in a row with 52 first half points over Heartland Lutheran.