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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’s defense held Scottsbluff to 206 total yards Friday night, highlighted by multiple defenders to the ball, like Jack Allen (middle) and Kellen Peterson (54).

Huskies have date with Skutt

Richard Rhoden

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

A smile came across Aurora coach Kyle Peterson’s face Friday night when he heard of the Huskies’ opponent in the Class B semifinals. Omaha Skutt is coming west. Aurora will host Omaha Skutt Friday with a trip to Memorial Stadium in the Class B finals on the line starting with a 7 p.m. kick.

File Photo// Aurora earned the No. 5 seed in the Class B playoffs, hosting No. 12 Scottsbluff Friday. It’s a rematch from a week three matchup where Aurora defeated the Bearcats 36-14.

Aurora-Scottsbluff II to open Class B playoffs Friday

Kurt Johnson

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

The Huskies face a familiar foe in Friday’s opening round of the Class B football playoffs, with Scottsbluff coming to town hoping to flip the script on a Sept. 11 battle which Aurora won 36-14.