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Aurora senior Maddex Egger ran wild Friday in the regular season finale against Central City, racking up 297 yards on 41 carries, second most in school history behind Carlos Collazo’s 310 a year ago versus Minden.

Aurora senior Maddex Egger ran wild Friday in the regular season finale against Central City, racking up 297 yards on 41 carries, second most in school history behind Carlos Collazo’s 310 a year ago versus Minden.

Egger ground game dominates visiting Bison

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
A first half defensive shutout and a running game in overdrive proved to be the difference in this year’s budding Aurora/Central City rivalry, as the Huskies held on to an early lead to win the regular season finale, 41-27.That was the margin after a low-scoring first half, with Aurora up 14-0.
Gahvi Lesiak sets up her teammates offensively during HPC’s four-set win over Nebraska Lutheran Monday night in the D2-4 subdistrict.

Gahvi Lesiak sets up her teammates offensively during HPC’s four-set win over Nebraska Lutheran Monday night in the D2-4 subdistrict.

Storm defeat Knights in four

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
High Plains extended its season Monday night despite a slow start offensively.The Storm rallied after a first set loss to Nebraska Lutheran to defeat the Knights in four, 19-25, 25-11, 25-16 and 25-13 in the D2-4 subdistrict semifinals played at Meridian.
Teammates give HPC senior Wyatt Urkoski a final salute on Thursday night.

Teammates give HPC senior Wyatt Urkoski a final salute on Thursday night.

The final send-off

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
In what has become an emotional tradition for the High Plains Community football team, all of its underclassmen lined up and held their helmets high in the air for Storm seniors to walk off the gridiron for the final time.
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.
Ella Eggleston (front) and Lexi Ericksen make their way through the C4 district race, each finishing in the top 10.

Ella Eggleston (front) and Lexi Ericksen make their way through the C4 district race, each finishing in the top 10.

Lady Huskies set for run at state

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Lady Huskies finished yet another meet in 2023 with a runner-up effort at the C4 district last week.
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.