Hampton football

Aurora's defense dominated once again, holding Central City to seven points in the first three quarters during a 42-21 win over the Bison Friday.

Aurora's defense dominated once again, holding Central City to seven points in the first three quarters during a 42-21 win over the Bison Friday.

Hawks, Huskies begin playoffs

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 31, 2025
It was two sides of the coin for Aurora and Hampton football in the opening round of the football playoffs Friday night.The Huskies picked up its second win over Central City in seven days while the Hawks hosted its first playoff game since 2009, but couldn't find that elusive win over Wallace.
Hampton kicks off the D6 playoffs at home on Halloween, hosting Wallace.

Hampton kicks off the D6 playoffs at home on Halloween, hosting Wallace.

Hawks, Huskies playoff bound

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 25, 2025
The Hampton Hawks and Aurora Huskies have officially clinched playoff spots and begin the road to the championship on Halloween.The Hawks (7-1) have qualified for the playoffs the past four seasons but for the first time in that stretch will host an opening round game. Hampton earned the No.
Hampton's Kyler Rojewski makes a diving save with an assist from Mason Wiens.

Hampton's Kyler Rojewski makes a diving save with an assist from Mason Wiens.

Hampton tough

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 26, 2025
“Biggest win in 20 years!”While the last four years since coach Jereme Jones arrived have been quite the improvement, the Hawks have had plenty of struggles on the football field since its last playoff victory in 2009.
Hampton's Mason Wiens has rushed for 131 yards and four TDs through two games so far this season.

Hampton's Mason Wiens has rushed for 131 yards and four TDs through two games so far this season.

Hawks set for first big test Friday

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Hampton's first big test of the 2025 season comes Friday night.The Hawks (2-0) are set to host ranked Pawnee City (2-0) in a test for both sides that could go a long way to determining playoff positioning at the end of the regular season.
High Plains held on for a 22-20 win over Lawrence-Nelson in the first round of the D2 playoffs Thursday night.

High Plains held on for a 22-20 win over Lawrence-Nelson in the first round of the D2 playoffs Thursday night.

Friday night roundup week 9

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 25, 2024
The High Plains defensive unit stood tall, handing the Storm its first playoff win in nearly a decade.The Storm got a stop late to pick up a 22-20 win over Lawrence-Nelson Thursday night in Clarks during the opening round of the Class D2 playoffs.
Aurora's Ian Jensen finds space during the Huskies' 56-14 win over Milford. Jensen scored three TDs, including the game's opening kickoff.

Aurora's Ian Jensen finds space during the Huskies' 56-14 win over Milford. Jensen scored three TDs, including the game's opening kickoff.

Friday night roundup week 8

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 18, 2024
Aurora and High Plains rolled to big wins Friday night behind big offensive numbers. The Huskies totaled over 350 yards in its biggest offensive output of the season, defeating Milford 56-14.Aurora ran for over 200 yards while adding nearly 150 through the air, scoring 35 points before half.
Gage Friesen rushed for three TDs and added a pick six as HPC defeated Lawrence-Nelson, 47-20 Friday.

Gage Friesen rushed for three TDs and added a pick six as HPC defeated Lawrence-Nelson, 47-20 Friday.

Friday night roundup week 7

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 11, 2024
The High Plains football team fell behind early, but left no doubt in the end.Powered by three Gage Friesen rushing touchdowns as well as a pick six, the Storm turned a 14-3 deficit into a 47-20 win at home Friday night.The win moves HPC to a 5-2 record with one game left in the regular season.
Hampton's defense swarms to the football during a 45-34 win at Shelton Thursday.

Hampton's defense swarms to the football during a 45-34 win at Shelton Thursday.

Friday night roundup week 6

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Aurora made it two in a row Friday night, going 1-0 in the district at the same time.The Huskies put out a stout defensive effort, holding Adams Central scoreless in the second half of a 21-7 win at home Friday.
Booker Scheierman (2) and Keegan Chaney celebrate after keeping the Hammer home, defeating GINW 36-35 Friday.

Booker Scheierman (2) and Keegan Chaney celebrate after keeping the Hammer home, defeating GINW 36-35 Friday.

Friday night roundup week 5

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 27, 2024
Homecoming night across Hamilton County provided plenty of fireworks.The loud ovation just short of 10 p.m. Friday was the Huskies getting into the win column, rallying from a 28-0 deficit to defeat Grand Island Northwest, 36-35.
Canon Allen explodes through the hole for the Huskies during a 42-28 loss at Scotus Friday.

Canon Allen explodes through the hole for the Huskies during a 42-28 loss at Scotus Friday.

Friday night roundup week 4

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 20, 2024
It was a tough night on the gridiron as all four Hamilton County teams faced road trips near the halfway point of the 2024 season.Aurora falls to 0-4 on the season as Columbus Scotus scored four second half touchdowns to down the Huskies, 42-28.