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Aurora is the top seed in the Class C1 playoffs and host Scotus Central Catholic in the opening round Friday night.

Aurora is the top seed in the Class C1 playoffs and host Scotus Central Catholic in the opening round Friday night.

Aurora, Hampton playoff bound

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Aurora and Hampton are headed to the playoffs, one extending a long streak while the other snaps a dry spell.  The Huskies are in the postseason for the 19th consecutive season while the Hawks qualify for its first playoffs in 12 years.  Aurora earns the top seed in Class C1 and will host No.
Hampton's defense nearly forced a safety in a 29-12 loss at Stuart Friday.

Hampton's defense nearly forced a safety in a 29-12 loss at Stuart Friday.

Area football roundup Week 9

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Aurora and Hampton finished the regular season battling for district crowns in its respective classes Friday night.
Kash Majerus (81) comes up with a strip sack that Wyatt Dose (25) picked up and took to the house in Hampton’s 64-32 win over St. Edward Friday.

Kash Majerus (81) comes up with a strip sack that Wyatt Dose (25) picked up and took to the house in Hampton’s 64-32 win over St. Edward Friday.

Hampton set for district title clash Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Hampton passed the first of its two-week test with flying colors. The Hawks entered St. Edward needing a win to stay in contention for a district championship and went home with a 64-32 win over the Beavers Friday night.  The win for coach Jereme Jones was special, beating a St.
Ella Eggleston begins to pass Adams Central runner Catharine Lehn during the last leg of the race. Eggleston finished third in the race as Aurora took runner-up as a team.

Ella Eggleston begins to pass Adams Central runner Catharine Lehn during the last leg of the race. Eggleston finished third in the race as Aurora took runner-up as a team.

Lady Huskies medal four at district cross country

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Aurora’s girls cross country squad had four medalists bolting their way to the top 15, making for a strong finish for the Lady Huskies at the C-4 District championships near Hastings.  The Lady Huskies also took the runner-up position in total team scores, finishing behind Minden, 23 to 28.
Gahvi Lesiak receives a serve during HPC’s three-set loss to Exeter-Milligan in the quarterfinals of the CRC tournament Saturday.

Gahvi Lesiak receives a serve during HPC’s three-set loss to Exeter-Milligan in the quarterfinals of the CRC tournament Saturday.

HPC Storm falls to Exeter-Milligan in CRC quarterfinals

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
High Plains and Exeter-Milligan had one of the matches of the day from the CRC tournament in the quarterfinals Saturday in York.  The two teams traded blows in its second match of the week, this time Exeter-Milligan taking the win in three, 25-22, 18-25 and 25-20. Back on Oct.
Hampton's Evan Pankoke ran all over the St. Edward defense in a 64-32 win Friday night.

Hampton's Evan Pankoke ran all over the St. Edward defense in a 64-32 win Friday night.

Area football roundup Week 8

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Aurora and Hampton continue to be bullies on the gridiron as the regular season enters the final weeks.  The Huskies improved to 8-0 with a convincing win against Fairbury on Homecoming night while Hampton went on the road for a tough win at St.
Lucas Gautier won the C-4 district cross country race, helping the Huskies to a runner-up team finish and a state meet appearance.

Lucas Gautier won the C-4 district cross country race, helping the Huskies to a runner-up team finish and a state meet appearance.

Gautier claims district title

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Aurora's headband bandit put on a heck of a show at Thursday's C-4 district meet at Elks Country Club in Hastings.
Aurora senior Laura Hansen played her final round carrying a Lady Husky golf bag at last week’s B-3 District meet, where she shot her best ever score of 117.

Aurora senior Laura Hansen played her final round carrying a Lady Husky golf bag at last week’s B-3 District meet, where she shot her best ever score of 117.

Golfers end season at districts last week

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
The Aurora girls golf season came to a close in Grand Island last week, as the Lady Huskies ended the 2022 campaign with a sixth place team finish in the B-3 District golf tournament at Jackrabbit Run.
Aurora’s Madisyn Willis celebrates after a point scored during a game earlier this season. The Lady Huskies are riding a four-game win streak after wins against Seward and Hastings.

Aurora’s Madisyn Willis celebrates after a point scored during a game earlier this season. The Lady Huskies are riding a four-game win streak after wins against Seward and Hastings.

Aurora upends Seward, Hastings

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Aurora’s volleyball team has found a new gear as the matches in the coming weeks continue to increase with importance.  The Lady Huskies extended its win streak to four games after a four-set win on the road at Hastings Thursday, 25-12, 23-25, 25-22 and 25-16.