Hampton football

Giltner's Blaydon White scored on a strip sack as part of the Hornets' effort Friday, a 58-34 loss to Blue Hill.

Giltner's Blaydon White scored on a strip sack as part of the Hornets' effort Friday, a 58-34 loss to Blue Hill.

Friday night roundup week 3

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 13, 2024
Friday the 13th wasn't a good night on the gridiron for most of our area football teams.Just one of the four area teams picked up a win during week three action, that being the Hampton Hawks with a shutout in its home opener.
HPC's Gage Friesen rushed for four touchdowns in a 51-8 win over Palmer Friday night.

HPC's Gage Friesen rushed for four touchdowns in a 51-8 win over Palmer Friday night.

Friday night roundup week 2

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 6, 2024
Gage Friesen ran like he was mad at the grass Friday night. The High Plains senior scored four rushing touchdowns as HPC defeated Palmer 51-8 in its home opener. Friesen tallied more than 100 rushing yards for the second straight week with two of his touchdown rushes going for 40-plus yards.
Hampton's Jack Bullis scored eight times in a 72-28 win at Parkview Christian Friday.

Hampton's Jack Bullis scored eight times in a 72-28 win at Parkview Christian Friday.

Friday night roundup week 1

Richard Rhoden
Friday, August 30, 2024
Hampton scored, and scored, and scored to open the 2024 season Friday night.Hawk senior Jack Bullis found pay dirt eight times as Hampton picked up a 72-28 win at Parkview Christian, highlighting the area's efforts to start the 2024 fall football season.
Aurora's defense held Adams Central to 9 points, but couldn't score late in a 9-7 loss Friday.

Aurora's defense held Adams Central to 9 points, but couldn't score late in a 9-7 loss Friday.

Hawks, Huskies fall in playoff openers

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 28, 2023
It was a tough travel day for Hamilton County fans as Hampton headed way west to Hay Springs while Aurora had a much shorter trip to Hastings for a rematch with Adams Central.Neither game fared well for the area teams as Hampton lost 66-26 while Aurora dropped a tight 9-7 contest to the Patriots.
Maddex Egger rushed for unofficially 297 yards on 41 carries to lead Aurora to a 41-27 win at home over Central City.

Maddex Egger rushed for unofficially 297 yards on 41 carries to lead Aurora to a 41-27 win at home over Central City.

Area football roundup Week 9

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 20, 2023
Maddex Egger had a huge night for the Huskies to solidify Aurora's standing in the Class C1 playoffs.The senior running back was unofficially credited with 297 yards on 41 carries to lead Aurora to a 41-27 win at home over Central City in the regular season finale.
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.
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.
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.
Kellen Peterson (54) high fives Canon Allen during Aurora's 42-6 Homecoming win over St. Paul.

Kellen Peterson (54) high fives Canon Allen during Aurora's 42-6 Homecoming win over St. Paul.

Friday night roundup Week 5

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 22, 2023
Two area football teams won by a combined score of 97-6 as the second half of the Nebraska high school football season began on a wet, soggy evening.Aurora and High Plains both picked up convincing wins Friday. The Huskies took care of business on Homecoming night, defeating St.
The High Plains defense stuffs the Giltner rushing attack Friday night.

The High Plains defense stuffs the Giltner rushing attack Friday night.

Friday night roundup Week 4

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 15, 2023
An area matchup on the gridiron was a big focus Friday night as HPC defended its home field.The Storm dominated in the second half to pick up a 65-26 win over Giltner on its Homecoming night. HPC led the game 30-20 at the half, holding the Hornets to a single touchdown in the fourth quarter.