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High Plains will host an opening round playoff game, welcoming Lawrence-Nelson to Clarks Thursday for a 6 p.m. kick.

High Plains will host an opening round playoff game, welcoming Lawrence-Nelson to Clarks Thursday for a 6 p.m. kick.

Storm set for playoff rematch

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
For the first time since 2019, the High Plains football team will host playoff football in Clarks.The Storm earned the No. 7 seed in the opening round of the D2 playoffs and will play host to a very familiar foe, Lawrence-Nelson.
Lexi Ericksen whipped the field at Thursday’s C-4 district meet in Minden, winning the race with a time of 20:09.83, 30 seconds ahead of the field. The Lady Huskies finished as district-runner up as a team and are headed to state for an 11th consecutive year.

Lexi Ericksen whipped the field at Thursday’s C-4 district meet in Minden, winning the race with a time of 20:09.83, 30 seconds ahead of the field. The Lady Huskies finished as district-runner up as a team and are headed to state for an 11th consecutive year.

Ericksen claims district title

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Led by the individual district champion, the Lady Huskies returned home from the 2024 C-4 District Cross Country Meet as runner-up finishers Thursday evening at Minden.
Evan Hermanson was one of three top 10 finishers for the Huskies at Thursday’s C-4 district meet, placing 10th and helping Aurora to its first district title since 2020.

Evan Hermanson was one of three top 10 finishers for the Huskies at Thursday’s C-4 district meet, placing 10th and helping Aurora to its first district title since 2020.

Huskies focused on the prize after district championship

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The Aurora boys cross country team reigned supreme as district champions at the 2024 C-4 competition in Minden on Thursday.Aurora coach Tony Sigler stated the success of the team came from their laser-focused mindset to win.
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.
The Aurora boys cross country team claimed the C-4 district championship in Minden Thursday, qualifying for state an 11th consecutive year.

The Aurora boys cross country team claimed the C-4 district championship in Minden Thursday, qualifying for state an 11th consecutive year.

Aurora claims district title

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Aurora boys and girls cross country teams brought home plenty of hardware from Thursday's C-4 district meet.
Charlie Evans (left) and Jayden Slagle race side by side throughout the Crete course at Doane University. Evans ran second in the boys race with Slagle placing fourth.

Charlie Evans (left) and Jayden Slagle race side by side throughout the Crete course at Doane University. Evans ran second in the boys race with Slagle placing fourth.

Huskies race to 2nd at conference

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Huskies brought the dogfight to Crete Thursday, coming home as runner-up finishers at the Central Conference race behind one of Class B’s finest.Aurora scored 27 points, just five points behind Lexington, who won the team title with 22. Seward was a distant third with 59 points.
Gage Friesen had another huge night on the ground for HPC in a 47-20 win over Lawrence-Nelson Friday, including 196 yards on 18 carries with three TDs. Friesen added 20 tackles defensively and a pick six.

Gage Friesen had another huge night on the ground for HPC in a 47-20 win over Lawrence-Nelson Friday, including 196 yards on 18 carries with three TDs. Friesen added 20 tackles defensively and a pick six.

Friesen, Storm race past Lawrence-Nelson

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
High Plains coach Greg Wood shouldered the blame on what was a difficult quarter and a half of football. According to Wood, the Storm got too far away from “what we do best.” Once HPC got back to Storm football, the floodgates opened.
Elizabeth Luebbe sails an attack past two Hastings defenders during Aurora’s four-set win over the Tigers. Luebbe totaled five kills in the match.

Elizabeth Luebbe sails an attack past two Hastings defenders during Aurora’s four-set win over the Tigers. Luebbe totaled five kills in the match.

Lady Huskies win a grinder in the Hastings jungle

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
It wasn’t always pretty, but when it mattered most, Aurora’s hitters came through.After giving up a late lead in set one, the Aurora volleyball team took the next three in a four-set win at Hastings Thursday, 23-15, 25-15, 25-23 and 26-24.
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.
GICC’s game-winning run over Aurora was this close at the plate as the throw down to Londyn Teahon was just a bit late. The Crusaders escaped with a 9-8 win over the Huskies Monday in the opening round of the B-8 subdistrict tournament in York.

GICC’s game-winning run over Aurora was this close at the plate as the throw down to Londyn Teahon was just a bit late. The Crusaders escaped with a 9-8 win over the Huskies Monday in the opening round of the B-8 subdistrict tournament in York.

Aurora’s magical season cut short

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Every time Grand Island Central Catholic threw a haymaker, Aurora answered the bell. Unfortunately for the Huskies, the Crusaders got the final call.