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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

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

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.
Maddex Egger rushed for unofficially 297 yards on 41 carries to lead Aurora to a 41-27 win at home over Central City.

Maddex Egger rushed for unofficially 297 yards on 41 carries to lead Aurora to a 41-27 win at home over Central City.

Area football roundup Week 9

Maddex Egger had a huge night for the Huskies to solidify Aurora's standing in the Class C1 playoffs.The senior running back was unofficially credited with 297 yards on 41 carries to lead Aurora to a 41-27 win at home over Central City in the regular season finale.
Brayden Dose turns around for the handoff during Hampton's 48-40 win over St Edward Friday.

Brayden Dose turns around for the handoff during Hampton's 48-40 win over St Edward Friday.

Area football roundup Week 8

For the second time this season, all four area teams won out on the football field.Despite wild wind conditions, Hampton held on late to defeat St. Edward 48-40, moving its record to 6-1 on Homecoming night. Jack Bullis scored four rushing touchdowns in the game while throwing for a fifth.
Maddex Egger scored twice in Aurora's 21-19 loss to Adams Central Friday.

Maddex Egger scored twice in Aurora's 21-19 loss to Adams Central Friday.

Area football roundup Week 7

Friday night was heartbreak for multiple area teams on the gridiron.Both Aurora and High Plains lost single possession games to start the month of October as Aurora fell at Adams Central while HPC lost at home to Osceola.
Marshall Humphrey (5) and Blaydon White break up a pass in the end zone during Giltner's 28-16 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Marshall Humphrey (5) and Blaydon White break up a pass in the end zone during Giltner's 28-16 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Area football roundup Week 6

The weather was nearly ideal and the ANR's area football teams took advantage.For the first time in 2023, it was a perfect 4-0 week for Aurora, Giltner, High Plains and Hampton during week six of the high school football season in the final Friday before October.
Kellen Peterson (54) high fives Canon Allen during Aurora's 42-6 Homecoming win over St. Paul.

Kellen Peterson (54) high fives Canon Allen during Aurora's 42-6 Homecoming win over St. Paul.

Friday night roundup Week 5

Two area football teams won by a combined score of 97-6 as the second half of the Nebraska high school football season began on a wet, soggy evening.Aurora and High Plains both picked up convincing wins Friday. The Huskies took care of business on Homecoming night, defeating St.
The High Plains defense stuffs the Giltner rushing attack Friday night.

The High Plains defense stuffs the Giltner rushing attack Friday night.

Friday night roundup Week 4

An area matchup on the gridiron was a big focus Friday night as HPC defended its home field.The Storm dominated in the second half to pick up a 65-26 win over Giltner on its Homecoming night. HPC led the game 30-20 at the half, holding the Hornets to a single touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Hampton's Korbin Stump sets the lead block for the Hawk run game in a 35-34 thriller over Sterling.

Hampton's Korbin Stump sets the lead block for the Hawk run game in a 35-34 thriller over Sterling.

Friday night roundup Week 3

Hampton fans had a big road trip Friday night and were smiling all the way home.The Hawks rallied from 12 points down in the second half to defeat Sterling, 35-34 to highlight a wild week three of the area high school football season.
Giltner's Taylor Smith makes the pursuit tackle during Giltner's game against Deshler Friday.

Giltner's Taylor Smith makes the pursuit tackle during Giltner's game against Deshler Friday.

Friday night roundup Week 1

The first full week of the high school football season had just about everything, including a 21-hour marathon.