Aurora Huskies

Hampton's Korbin Stump sets the lead block for the Hawk run game in a 35-34 thriller over Sterling.

Hampton's Korbin Stump sets the lead block for the Hawk run game in a 35-34 thriller over Sterling.

Friday night roundup Week 3

Hampton fans had a big road trip Friday night and were smiling all the way home.The Hawks rallied from 12 points down in the second half to defeat Sterling, 35-34 to highlight a wild week three of the area high school football season.
Giltner's Taylor Smith makes the pursuit tackle during Giltner's game against Deshler Friday.

Giltner's Taylor Smith makes the pursuit tackle during Giltner's game against Deshler Friday.

Friday night roundup Week 1

The first full week of the high school football season had just about everything, including a 21-hour marathon.
Natalie Bisbee won her second round consolation match Friday.

Natalie Bisbee won her second round consolation match Friday.

Friday morning state wrestling update

It was an up and down morning session for Aurora at the NSAA state wrestling championships from the CHI Health Center.  The duo of Kellen Peterson and Natalie Bisbee each won their respective matchups in the second round of consolations to stay alive into Friday night.
Britton Kemling secured his 100th career win during Thursday's action at the state wrestling championships.

Britton Kemling secured his 100th career win during Thursday's action at the state wrestling championships.

Aurora state wrestling day 1

Aurora's boys and girls wrestling teams picked up three semifinalists during Thursday afternoon's opening session at the state wrestling championships.  Kehlanee Bengtson along with Britton Kemling and Jack Allen secured spots in Friday night's semifinals with a pair of victories.
Aurora fell to Pierce 42-14 in the Class C1 final Tuesday afternoon.

Aurora fell to Pierce 42-14 in the Class C1 final Tuesday afternoon.

Huskies fall short in C1 final

Aurora’s dominating run through Class C1 football came to a crashing halt Tuesday at Memorial Stadium as the Huskies ran head first into a crushing Pierce attack. The No.
Aurora's Kendrik Owens makes a play in the backfield in Aurora's 40-19 win over Boone Central.

Aurora's Kendrik Owens makes a play in the backfield in Aurora's 40-19 win over Boone Central.

Guess who's back?

It hasn't happened often this season, but the overall outcome was still in question at the half for Aurora.
Drew Knust rushed for five touchdowns in Aurora's 48-28 win over Lincoln Christian.

Drew Knust rushed for five touchdowns in Aurora's 48-28 win over Lincoln Christian.

Knust's drive for five

Drew Knust had himself a night Friday.  The Aurora QB1 rushed for five touchdowns and added a sixth passing score as the Huskies downed Lincoln Christian 48-28 to advance to the Class C1 semifinals.
Drew Knust rushed for over 100 yards and scored three total TDs in Aurora's 43-13 win over Scotus Central Catholic Friday.

Drew Knust rushed for over 100 yards and scored three total TDs in Aurora's 43-13 win over Scotus Central Catholic Friday.

Area football playoffs round one

Aurora and Hampton opened a second football season -- the playoffs -- Friday night with varying results.  The top-seeded Huskies in Class C1 took care of business in the opening round, defeating Scotus Central Catholic 43-13 at home.
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

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

Aurora and Hampton finished the regular season battling for district crowns in its respective classes Friday night.