High Plains football

Aurora will return to Class B football for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, one of 23 schools in the classification.

Aurora will return to Class B football for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, one of 23 schools in the classification.

Area football schedules released

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Nebraska Schools Activities Association released the 2026-2027 high school football schedules Wednesday.Aurora makes a return to Class B football for the next two-year cycle and sees a return of several familiar opponents and rivalries from past memory.
High Plains held on for a 22-20 win over Lawrence-Nelson in the first round of the D2 playoffs Thursday night.

High Plains held on for a 22-20 win over Lawrence-Nelson in the first round of the D2 playoffs Thursday night.

Friday night roundup week 9

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 25, 2024
The High Plains defensive unit stood tall, handing the Storm its first playoff win in nearly a decade.The Storm got a stop late to pick up a 22-20 win over Lawrence-Nelson Thursday night in Clarks during the opening round of the Class D2 playoffs.
Aurora's Ian Jensen finds space during the Huskies' 56-14 win over Milford. Jensen scored three TDs, including the game's opening kickoff.

Aurora's Ian Jensen finds space during the Huskies' 56-14 win over Milford. Jensen scored three TDs, including the game's opening kickoff.

Friday night roundup week 8

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 18, 2024
Aurora and High Plains rolled to big wins Friday night behind big offensive numbers. The Huskies totaled over 350 yards in its biggest offensive output of the season, defeating Milford 56-14.Aurora ran for over 200 yards while adding nearly 150 through the air, scoring 35 points before half.
Gage Friesen rushed for three TDs and added a pick six as HPC defeated Lawrence-Nelson, 47-20 Friday.

Gage Friesen rushed for three TDs and added a pick six as HPC defeated Lawrence-Nelson, 47-20 Friday.

Friday night roundup week 7

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 11, 2024
The High Plains football team fell behind early, but left no doubt in the end.Powered by three Gage Friesen rushing touchdowns as well as a pick six, the Storm turned a 14-3 deficit into a 47-20 win at home Friday night.The win moves HPC to a 5-2 record with one game left in the regular season.
Hampton's defense swarms to the football during a 45-34 win at Shelton Thursday.

Hampton's defense swarms to the football during a 45-34 win at Shelton Thursday.

Friday night roundup week 6

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Aurora made it two in a row Friday night, going 1-0 in the district at the same time.The Huskies put out a stout defensive effort, holding Adams Central scoreless in the second half of a 21-7 win at home Friday.
Booker Scheierman (2) and Keegan Chaney celebrate after keeping the Hammer home, defeating GINW 36-35 Friday.

Booker Scheierman (2) and Keegan Chaney celebrate after keeping the Hammer home, defeating GINW 36-35 Friday.

Friday night roundup week 5

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 27, 2024
Homecoming night across Hamilton County provided plenty of fireworks.The loud ovation just short of 10 p.m. Friday was the Huskies getting into the win column, rallying from a 28-0 deficit to defeat Grand Island Northwest, 36-35.
Canon Allen explodes through the hole for the Huskies during a 42-28 loss at Scotus Friday.

Canon Allen explodes through the hole for the Huskies during a 42-28 loss at Scotus Friday.

Friday night roundup week 4

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 20, 2024
It was a tough night on the gridiron as all four Hamilton County teams faced road trips near the halfway point of the 2024 season.Aurora falls to 0-4 on the season as Columbus Scotus scored four second half touchdowns to down the Huskies, 42-28.
Giltner's Blaydon White scored on a strip sack as part of the Hornets' effort Friday, a 58-34 loss to Blue Hill.

Giltner's Blaydon White scored on a strip sack as part of the Hornets' effort Friday, a 58-34 loss to Blue Hill.

Friday night roundup week 3

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 13, 2024
Friday the 13th wasn't a good night on the gridiron for most of our area football teams.Just one of the four area teams picked up a win during week three action, that being the Hampton Hawks with a shutout in its home opener.
HPC's Gage Friesen rushed for four touchdowns in a 51-8 win over Palmer Friday night.

HPC's Gage Friesen rushed for four touchdowns in a 51-8 win over Palmer Friday night.

Friday night roundup week 2

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 6, 2024
Gage Friesen ran like he was mad at the grass Friday night. The High Plains senior scored four rushing touchdowns as HPC defeated Palmer 51-8 in its home opener. Friesen tallied more than 100 rushing yards for the second straight week with two of his touchdown rushes going for 40-plus yards.
Hampton's Jack Bullis scored eight times in a 72-28 win at Parkview Christian Friday.

Hampton's Jack Bullis scored eight times in a 72-28 win at Parkview Christian Friday.

Friday night roundup week 1

Richard Rhoden
Friday, August 30, 2024
Hampton scored, and scored, and scored to open the 2024 season Friday night.Hawk senior Jack Bullis found pay dirt eight times as Hampton picked up a 72-28 win at Parkview Christian, highlighting the area's efforts to start the 2024 fall football season.