Boys

Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal battles near the bucket during the Huskies’ 53-38 loss to Adams Central in the CC finals.

Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal battles near the bucket during the Huskies’ 53-38 loss to Adams Central in the CC finals.

Huskies fall short in conference title

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Saturday’s Central Conference championship bout between Aurora and Adams Central had all the makings for a heavyweight fight.  In the end, Adams Central delivered several knockout blows in a winning effort.
Tyrone Capek drives the lane during Hampton’s 53-31 loss to Osceola.

Tyrone Capek drives the lane during Hampton’s 53-31 loss to Osceola.

Hawks continue search for elusive first win of season

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Hampton continues its search for the first win of the year after falling to taller teams from Osceola and Heartland over the weekend.  Coach Kyle Ediger said he’s seen bursts of solid play from his young team and is pleased with the attitude on game night as well as during practice.
Giltner’s Jacob Smith calls for the ball over HPC’s Lane Urkoski. Smith led the team with 10 points and seven boards, five of which on the offensive glass.

Giltner’s Jacob Smith calls for the ball over HPC’s Lane Urkoski. Smith led the team with 10 points and seven boards, five of which on the offensive glass.

Smith, Hornets begin season 2-0

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Giltner’s offense scored more points in the opening half against High Plains than it did the entire game the night before at Harvard.  Nevertheless, the Hornets began the season 2-0 with a pair of road victories.