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Hampton’s defense rips at the football during one of St. Edward’s fourth quarter possessions as the Hawks held on for a 48-40 win.

Hampton’s defense rips at the football during one of St. Edward’s fourth quarter possessions as the Hawks held on for a 48-40 win.

Hawks survive scare from Beavers

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The blustery winds weren’t the only challenge for the Hampton football team on Homecoming Friday night. In its first home game since August, the Hawks fought off a valiant attempt from St.
Brayden Dose turns around for the handoff during Hampton's 48-40 win over St Edward Friday.

Brayden Dose turns around for the handoff during Hampton's 48-40 win over St Edward Friday.

Area football roundup Week 8

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 13, 2023
For the second time this season, all four area teams won out on the football field.Despite wild wind conditions, Hampton held on late to defeat St. Edward 48-40, moving its record to 6-1 on Homecoming night. Jack Bullis scored four rushing touchdowns in the game while throwing for a fifth.
Hampton’s Bryce Joseph (44) and Tyler Mollevik (52) give chase during the first half of the Hawks’ 77-20 win at Heartland Lutheran Thursday.

Hampton’s Bryce Joseph (44) and Tyler Mollevik (52) give chase during the first half of the Hawks’ 77-20 win at Heartland Lutheran Thursday.

No rust for Hampton in return to football competition

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Hampton coach Jereme Jones was a bit surprised following Hampton’s 77-20 win at Heartland Lutheran Thursday night. Jones’ pleasant revelation was just how efficient and buttoned up the Hawks played, given Hampton’s 27-day hiatus between contests. “That was a great performance,” Jones began.
Aurora junior Reagan Ashby, shown here serving against Seward last week, set a new single match school record in a four-set win over Hastings with 50 digs.

Aurora junior Reagan Ashby, shown here serving against Seward last week, set a new single match school record in a four-set win over Hastings with 50 digs.

Ashby digs path to new single match school record

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Reagan Ashby’s defense was a problem for Hastings Thursday night. The Aurora junior set a new school single-match record with 50 digs as the Huskies picked up a four-set win over the Tigers in its regular season home finale, 16-25, 25-22, 25-23 and 25-23. Ashby was scoring 12.
H&H players are shown in action here during the 8-man league championship game Oct. 1, which the Coyotes won 28-18.

H&H players are shown in action here during the 8-man league championship game Oct. 1, which the Coyotes won 28-18.

Hampton, Henderson youth merge to form H&H cooperative, win league football title

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Hampton and Henderson youth combined efforts and took the field for the first time as a cooperative program in the Farmer’s Valley Youth Football League this fall, capping what coaches said was a positive experience for all by winning the 8-man league championship.
Maddex Egger scored twice in Aurora's 21-19 loss to Adams Central Friday.

Maddex Egger scored twice in Aurora's 21-19 loss to Adams Central Friday.

Area football roundup Week 7

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Friday night was heartbreak for multiple area teams on the gridiron.Both Aurora and High Plains lost single possession games to start the month of October as Aurora fell at Adams Central while HPC lost at home to Osceola.
Aurora celebrates after a point during its three-set win over Lexington Sept. 26. The Huskies are set for its regular season home finale Thursday against Hastings.

Aurora celebrates after a point during its three-set win over Lexington Sept. 26. The Huskies are set for its regular season home finale Thursday against Hastings.

Aurora volleyball rolls past Lexington, North Platte

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
It was a perfect slate for the Aurora volleyball team last week. In two matches, the Huskies picked up a pair of sweeps, one at home over Lexington Sept. 26 before a big road win over Class A North Platte Thursday.
Jayden Smith (21) was a downhill runner for the Hornets all night long, totaling 119 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown. Smith is shown here during a fourth quarter run stiff arming a defender.

Jayden Smith (21) was a downhill runner for the Hornets all night long, totaling 119 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown. Smith is shown here during a fourth quarter run stiff arming a defender.

Giltner ground game stiff arms Knights

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
In a complete contrast of styles, Giltner’s ground and pound mentality won out over Nebraska Lutheran’s aerial attack.With a pair of huge fourth quarter defensive plays, Giltner held on to defeat Nebraska Lutheran 28-16 at home Friday night for its second win of the season.
The Aurora 1st grade flag football team poses for an end-of-season photo.

The Aurora 1st grade flag football team poses for an end-of-season photo.

Flag football fans rejoice

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The 2023 Flag Football League season is now in the books and this week's ANR has all the team photos from Aurora, Hampton, Henderson and Giltner. See the smiling faces of all the young athletes in the B Section of this edition. 
Marshall Humphrey (5) and Blaydon White break up a pass in the end zone during Giltner's 28-16 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Marshall Humphrey (5) and Blaydon White break up a pass in the end zone during Giltner's 28-16 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Area football roundup Week 6

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 29, 2023
The weather was nearly ideal and the ANR's area football teams took advantage.For the first time in 2023, it was a perfect 4-0 week for Aurora, Giltner, High Plains and Hampton during week six of the high school football season in the final Friday before October.