boys basketball

HPC’s Chase Owens dribbles past BDS’s Easton Weber during the Storm’s 53-40 loss to the Eagles Saturday.

HPC’s Chase Owens dribbles past BDS’s Easton Weber during the Storm’s 53-40 loss to the Eagles Saturday.

HPC Storm can’t pull CRC upset of BDS

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The High Plains boys were prime for a trendy 5-12 upset given its success in recent weeks, but the higher seed BDS squad didn’t leave without a fight.
Hampton’s Jack Bullis (middle) tries to go between three East Butler defenders while trying to get the ball to teammate Korbin Stump in the Hawks’ 57-33 loss to the Tigers Saturday.

Hampton’s Jack Bullis (middle) tries to go between three East Butler defenders while trying to get the ball to teammate Korbin Stump in the Hawks’ 57-33 loss to the Tigers Saturday.

Hampton struggles in CRC opener against East Butler

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
A third quarter scoring drought all but doomed Hampton’s CRC hopes Saturday night.  The Hawks were held to just two third quarter points as East Butler ran away with a 57-33 win over Hampton in the 7-10 first round CRC matchup from the iconic York City Auditorium.
Aurora High School counselor Jake Willems (left) helps senior Husky Vincent DeBord as he fills out a scholarship application during scholarship night Jan. 10.

Aurora High School counselor Jake Willems (left) helps senior Husky Vincent DeBord as he fills out a scholarship application during scholarship night Jan. 10.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
AHS starting up scholarship nights for seniors Aurora High School’s counseling office staff is now holding weekly scholarship nights for seniors. Every Tuesday night through the end of February, the office will be open for any senior seeking assistance.
A new year is almost here, but before we close the book for good on 2022 here is a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front. What follows is a week-by-week capsule summary of the top news stories from January through June 2022.

A new year is almost here, but before we close the book for good on 2022 here is a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front. What follows is a week-by-week capsule summary of the top news stories from January through June 2022.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
'22 in review A new year is almost here, but before we close the book for good on 2022 here is a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front. What follows is a week-by-week capsule summary of the top news stories from January through June 2022. * Jan.
Dawn and Rusty Ogden stand by an RV with sewer pipe and skeletal Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” as well as the “Hanging with my Gnomies” sign won last year Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest. A second place winner this year in the Hampton Christmas decorating contest, Rusty enjoys the work and community appreciation that comes with his decorations.

Dawn and Rusty Ogden stand by an RV with sewer pipe and skeletal Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” as well as the “Hanging with my Gnomies” sign won last year Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest. A second place winner this year in the Hampton Christmas decorating contest, Rusty enjoys the work and community appreciation that comes with his decorations.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
‘Land of Misfit Decorations:’ Ogden shares Christmas wonderland It’s that time, Christmas time is here, and everybody knows there is no better time of year!
Giltner’s Cooper Reeson splits the defense on a drive during a 49-27 loss to Nebraska Lutheran Dec. 13.

Giltner’s Cooper Reeson splits the defense on a drive during a 49-27 loss to Nebraska Lutheran Dec. 13.

Hornets ride roller coaster in pair of contests

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The Giltner boys basketball team had a great start to the season, but shooting woes have killed the momentum the team started with.  Those offensive struggles continued Dec. 9 as Nebraska Lutheran visited Giltner and left with a 49-27 win.
Hampton’s Brayden Dose drives the lane between two Osceola defenders during the Hawks’ 64-47 loss to the Bulldogs at home Friday.

Hampton’s Brayden Dose drives the lane between two Osceola defenders during the Hawks’ 64-47 loss to the Bulldogs at home Friday.

Bulldogs bite Hampton at home

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Hampton’s boys basketball team has faced a different level of competition since the season began.  Two of its opponents have come from the D1 level and its third, Osceola Friday night, is still unbeaten.
Booker Scheierman puts a jolt into his home bench after a made three-pointer cut the Beatrice lead to one possession in the second half of Aurora’s 39-30 overtime loss at home Saturday.

Booker Scheierman puts a jolt into his home bench after a made three-pointer cut the Beatrice lead to one possession in the second half of Aurora’s 39-30 overtime loss at home Saturday.

Aurora rally falls short in overtime

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
After the slowest of slow starts offensively, the Huskies kept things interesting in the second half against a grinder Beatrice squad.
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.
Aurora’s Cayden Phillips fights to retain possession with defenders coming from all angles during the Huskies’ 58-34 loss at home Thursday.

Aurora’s Cayden Phillips fights to retain possession with defenders coming from all angles during the Huskies’ 58-34 loss at home Thursday.

Second half effort helps Kearney Catholic to win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
In the end, a salty Kearney Catholic squad overwhelmed Aurora on both ends of the floor.  The Stars outscored the Huskies 32-11 in the second half on its way to a 58-34 win over Aurora Thursday night.