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HPC’s Ayden Hans (81) and Hudson Urkoski signal Storm football after a Lawrence-Nelson fumble early in the game. Urkoski would come up with two turnovers on his own merit -- an interception and fumble recovery.

HPC’s Ayden Hans (81) and Hudson Urkoski signal Storm football after a Lawrence-Nelson fumble early in the game. Urkoski would come up with two turnovers on his own merit -- an interception and fumble recovery.

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HPC survives playoff thriller

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
For three quarters, High Plains and Lawrence-Nelson played a defensive slobberknocker with 12 combined points. An offensive explosion broke out in the fourth quarter before one final defensive stand won the game for the Storm.
Richard Rhoden HPC’s Gahvi Lesiak (middle) celebrates with Courtney Carlstrom (10) after a termination during the Storm’s four-set win over Osceola in Monday’s D1-5 subdistrict semifinal.

Richard Rhoden HPC’s Gahvi Lesiak (middle) celebrates with Courtney Carlstrom (10) after a termination during the Storm’s four-set win over Osceola in Monday’s D1-5 subdistrict semifinal.

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Storm clutch up in postseason victory

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The third time was definitely the charm for the High Plains volleyball team.For the third time in six days, HPC and Osceola met on the volleyball floor with Monday’s match carrying the most weight in terms of season implications. Winner keeps its season alive and the loser turns in their jerseys.
Charlie Evans ended his high school cross country career with a 14th place medal at the Class C state championships in Kearney Friday afternoon.

Charlie Evans ended his high school cross country career with a 14th place medal at the Class C state championships in Kearney Friday afternoon.

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Evans earns elusive state cross country medal in final race

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
It was a tough finish to the 2024 season for the Aurora boys cross country team at the Class C State Championships in Kearney on Friday.Coach Tony Sigler spoke about his team’s effort to finish strong despite the challenging field of competition.
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.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.