High Plains Storm

High Plains celebrates a point during its quarterfinal matchup with Meridian in the CRC tournament Saturday.

High Plains celebrates a point during its quarterfinal matchup with Meridian in the CRC tournament Saturday.

CRC tournament update

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, October 16, 2021
All three area teams were in action at Saturday's start to the Crossroads Conference volleyball tournament in York.  The most success of the three area teams came from No. 4 seeded High Plains, who defeated No. 13 McCool Junction in the opening round, 25-12 and 25-8.
Carsen Staehr recorded 7 receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown in Aurora's 41-27 win over GINW Friday night.

Carsen Staehr recorded 7 receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown in Aurora's 41-27 win over GINW Friday night.

Friday night roundup week 8

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 15, 2021
Playoff football weather was in the air Friday night, giving a preview of what's to come during week eight of the high school football season.  All four area teams were on the road Friday with Aurora picking up the lone win.
HPC's Javier Marino and Lane Urkoski combined for 8 scores in the Storm's 86-34 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

HPC's Javier Marino and Lane Urkoski combined for 8 scores in the Storm's 86-34 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Friday night roundup week 7

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 8, 2021
The High Plains scoreboard operator was busy Friday night as the Storm's 86 points highlighted the area's performance in week seven.  The Storm won its third game this season in second in a row over Nebraska Lutheran 86-34 Friday, using eight total touchdowns from Javier Marino and Lane Urkoski.
Hampton's defense held a shutout through three-plus quarters in a 58-18 win over Heartland Lutheran.

Hampton's defense held a shutout through three-plus quarters in a 58-18 win over Heartland Lutheran.

Friday night roundup week 6

Richard Rhoden
Friday, October 1, 2021
Scoring points and a lot of them was big around the Hamilton County area as three of the four teams picked up wins Friday night.  Aurora won its fourth game in a row on the season over McCook at home while Hampton and HPC each picked up road victories.
Giltner's Taylor Smith had four rushing touchdowns in a 59-20 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Giltner's Taylor Smith had four rushing touchdowns in a 59-20 win over Nebraska Lutheran.

Friday night roundup week 5

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 24, 2021
Week five of the high school football season was easily the best for Hamilton County teams in 2021 to date.  Three of the four teams picked up wins, including a first win for Giltner on Homecoming night.
Carlos Collazo rushed for 250 yards on 31 carries and a pair of touchdowns in Aurora's 30-20 win vs Omaha Gross.

Carlos Collazo rushed for 250 yards on 31 carries and a pair of touchdowns in Aurora's 30-20 win vs Omaha Gross.

Friday night roundup week 4

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 17, 2021
Another solid night in the rush game carried Aurora to its second win in a row, highlighting the area's performance in week four.  Carlos Collazo carried the ball 31 times tonight for the Huskies, rushing for 250 yards and two scores in Aurora's 30-20 win against Omaha Gross.