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High Plains Community Schools

High Plains Community Schools

HPC establishes girls wrestling

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
The High Plains Community School (HPC) Board of Education met Monday night to discuss changes to their activity programs. First on the table was whether or not to establish girl’s wrestling as its own sport, separate from the boy’s.
Aurora’s Zayden Roberts battles for possession in the second half of Aurora’s 3-1 overtime loss to Lexington Thursday.

Aurora’s Zayden Roberts battles for possession in the second half of Aurora’s 3-1 overtime loss to Lexington Thursday.

Aurora loses late lead to Lexington

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
It was quite the up and down week for the Aurora girls soccer team.  The Lady Huskies went 2-2 over a four-game stretch, but there was also a feeling of “what could have been.” Aurora began the week April 20 with a 4-0 road win at Seward before dropping an overtime contest at home against Lexington.
Aurora’s Raina Cattau plays tough defense on the backline during Aurora’s 5-0 win over Seward Thursday

Aurora’s Raina Cattau plays tough defense on the backline during Aurora’s 5-0 win over Seward Thursday

Lady Huskies finish 3rd in conference tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
What a weekend for Ellie Hutsell and her soccer teammates.  The Aurora junior tallied seven goals during the Central Conference tournament played at Streeter Park.
Hampton senior Lexi Wolinski hustles the ball up court in transition, while Giltner senior Alice Wiles (left) follows the play.

Hampton senior Lexi Wolinski hustles the ball up court in transition, while Giltner senior Alice Wiles (left) follows the play.

Lady Hawks use pressure to overpower Hornets

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Hampton and Giltner squared off for a good old fashioned cross-county CRC showdown in the regular season finale Friday, with the visiting Lady Hawks claiming a 45-30 victory.
Cassidy Knust scored 20 points, but it wasn’t enough in Aurora’s 55-49 loss to GINW in Monday’s B-6 subdistrict game.

Cassidy Knust scored 20 points, but it wasn’t enough in Aurora’s 55-49 loss to GINW in Monday’s B-6 subdistrict game.

Lady Huskies lose late lead Monday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
A 20-point effort from Cassidy Knust wasn’t enough for the Lady Huskies to pull a potential upset.  A huge rally from No. 2 Grand Island Northwest in the fourth quarter catapulted the Vikings to a 55-49 win over No. 3 Aurora in the semifinals of the B-6 subdistrict tournament played Monday at York.
Aurora’s Cassidy Knust was flawless at the free throw line -- 15 of 15 -- in a 56-52 overtime win against Waverly.

Aurora’s Cassidy Knust was flawless at the free throw line -- 15 of 15 -- in a 56-52 overtime win against Waverly.

Knust ices OT win at the line

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Cassidy Knust proved once again to have ice water pumping through her veins with her impressive statline Friday night.  The Aurora senior had a game-high 22 points, including a perfect 15 of 15 from the free throw line in the Lady Huskies’ 56-52 overtime win at home over Waverly.
A battle for a loose ball gets intense as Aurora’s Raina Cattau (middle) holds on for dear life as teammate Cassidy Knust comes in to assist.

A battle for a loose ball gets intense as Aurora’s Raina Cattau (middle) holds on for dear life as teammate Cassidy Knust comes in to assist.

Duke attack too much for Lady Huskies in CC tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Aurora put together a solid Central Conference tournament run, finishing with a 2-1 record heading to the final third of the year.  The Lady Huskies posted wins over Seward and Schuyler while ending up on the wrong end of a road contest at York.
Brooklyn Moody battles for the basketball between two Grand Island Northwest defenders during Aurora’s 50-31 loss to the Vikings.

Brooklyn Moody battles for the basketball between two Grand Island Northwest defenders during Aurora’s 50-31 loss to the Vikings.

Lady Huskies come up short against area foes

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Aurora’s first home game of the season didn’t quite go to plan.  The Lady Huskies struggled to stay consistent on offense and didn’t have enough in the tank to chase down Grand Island Northwest in a 50-31 loss Saturday.