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Giltner’s Hailey Eastman gets tied up with HPC’s Allie Howell on the baseline.

Giltner’s Hailey Eastman gets tied up with HPC’s Allie Howell on the baseline.

Hornets sweep Harvard Thursday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Both Hornet teams kicked off its 2022-23 seasons with huge starts, both defeating Harvard on the road Thursday.  The girls team shot the ball over 70 times on the night, picking up a 43-18 win while the boys team rolled to a 50-21 win.
Giltner’s Addison Wilson attempts to drive between the HPC duo of Peyton Hofmann (left) and Hailey Lindburg.

Giltner’s Addison Wilson attempts to drive between the HPC duo of Peyton Hofmann (left) and Hailey Lindburg.

HPC holds Giltner in check during early season contest

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
It was quite the debut for HPC’s freshmen.  The Lady Storm’s two leading scorers were playing in their first-ever high school basketball game and played well enough to carry HPC to a 41-29 win over area-rival Giltner in Polk Friday.
New Hampton basketball coach Dalton Miller runs through practice drills during preseason workouts earlier this month as the Hawks ready for the 2022-23 season, which opens Thursday.

New Hampton basketball coach Dalton Miller runs through practice drills during preseason workouts earlier this month as the Hawks ready for the 2022-23 season, which opens Thursday.

Dalton Miller brings energy to Hampton bench

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Dalton Miller called himself a “high-energy guy,” and he sure wasn’t kidding.  In a conversation at his desk in Hampton, the new Hawk boys basketball coach was leaned forward and intense, but in a good way.
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

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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.
The Boerkirchers gathered for a family photo, including Sherry, Nate, Matt and Ian.

The Boerkirchers gathered for a family photo, including Sherry, Nate, Matt and Ian.

Ian Boerkircher relishes Big Red Senior Day experience

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Saturday morning’s chill brought a swell of bittersweet emotions for Ian Boerkircher.  The fourth-year Husker walk-on knew going in that everything he did that day would be the last time doing so in front of the greatest fans in college football.
Captains chosen for the Huskies’ first-year ALPHA program include, front from left: Garrett Bellis, Drew Knust, Britton Kemling, Wade Ohlson. Back from left: Kellen Peterson, Jack Allen, Carsen Staehr, Carlos Collazo.

Captains chosen for the Huskies’ first-year ALPHA program include, front from left: Garrett Bellis, Drew Knust, Britton Kemling, Wade Ohlson. Back from left: Kellen Peterson, Jack Allen, Carsen Staehr, Carlos Collazo.

ALPHA program challenges Huskies to become leaders

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Calling eight young men on the Aurora football team alpha dogs, or leaders of the pack, isn’t just a metaphor. It’s a title, in fact a badge of honor, earned as part of a new leadership development program Coach Kyle Peterson said has exceeded his expectations in its debut year.
Jack Allen (50) was a menace to Boone Central, blocking a third quarter punt that was recovered for a Husky touchdown.

Jack Allen (50) was a menace to Boone Central, blocking a third quarter punt that was recovered for a Husky touchdown.

Huskies set for anticipated finals matchup vs Pierce

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
For the third year in a row, Aurora is one of the final 14 teams in the state left standing, set to compete for a state championship next week.  The Huskies will play in its third consecutive state football championship Tuesday at 2:45 p.m., taking on Pierce in the C1 finals from Memorial Stadium.
Former Husky Baylor Scheierman has begun the 2022-23 college basketball season with Creighton, noted as one of the nation’s top returning players.

Former Husky Baylor Scheierman has begun the 2022-23 college basketball season with Creighton, noted as one of the nation’s top returning players.

Scheierman brings his headband to Creighton

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Baylor Scheierman’s best chance to reach the ultimate goal of the NBA was to “come home.” The former Husky participated in NBA draft workouts last spring before ultimately deciding to come back to college one more year and transfer to Creighton for the opportunity to play major college basketball.
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?

Richard Rhoden
Friday, November 11, 2022
It hasn't happened often this season, but the overall outcome was still in question at the half for Aurora.
Carsen Staehr returned a Lincoln Christian kick to the plus side of the field, leading to an eventual Aurora touchdown.

Carsen Staehr returned a Lincoln Christian kick to the plus side of the field, leading to an eventual Aurora touchdown.

Aurora set for Boone Central rematch

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
With a third consecutive trip to the state finals on the line, the last obstacle in Aurora’s path is a familiar foe.  The Huskies will host Boone Central Friday night in the Class C1 semifinals in the top half of the bracket with Pierce hosting Adams Central in the other semifinal.