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.
The Hawks move on to the final week of the regular season for a highly anticipated matchup against Stuart for a district championship. Stuart comes into the game with a 5-2 record.
Aurora made quick work of Fairbury on the road, 42-6 and will finish out the regular season at home next week against Central City.
High Plains held off a sporty Fullerton squad, 32-20 and finishes the 8-man regular season with a 5-3 record. The Storm are going back to the playoffs for the first time as a non-cooperative since 2016. The 8-man brackets will be posted Saturday morning and begin next week.
Giltner finished the regular season on a high note, defeating Palmer 36-24 and end the year with a 3-5 mark.
Listed are all area teams and the scores of those games with the winning team in bold:
Hampton vs St Edward, 48-40
Aurora @ Fairbury, 42-6
High Plains vs Fullerton, 32-20
Giltner vs Palmer, 36-24
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