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Hampton coach Jereme Jones (right) celebrates with his assistant coach and son, Noah, after the Hawks picked up a ranked win over Pawnee City at home Friday, 27-24.

Hampton coach Jereme Jones (right) celebrates with his assistant coach and son, Noah, after the Hawks picked up a ranked win over Pawnee City at home Friday, 27-24.

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A statement made

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Hampton’s football team earned its biggest win in a generation Friday. On a soggy Friday under the lights, the Hawks earned its first ranked victory of the Jereme Jones era, a 27-24 win over previously No. 4 Pawnee City.
Aurora seniors Ella Eggleston (left) and Lexi Ericksen celebrate after not only a team win in Central City, but an individual gold medal for Eggleston.

Aurora seniors Ella Eggleston (left) and Lexi Ericksen celebrate after not only a team win in Central City, but an individual gold medal for Eggleston.

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Eggleston scrambles to victory

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Lady Huskies brought home plenty of hardware from Thursday’s Central City Invite. Piloted by Ella Eggleston’s gold medal effort, the Aurora girls cross country team took top honors at Valley View with 31 points.
Aurora’s Ian Jensen gets that little bit of extra yardage, part of his 108 yards on 17 carries in the Huskies’ 41-21 win over Columbus Scotus Friday.

Aurora’s Ian Jensen gets that little bit of extra yardage, part of his 108 yards on 17 carries in the Huskies’ 41-21 win over Columbus Scotus Friday.

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Huskies rush past Shamrocks Friday

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Aurora needed a win and got it Friday against Columbus Scotus, controlling the game for all but a few minutes in the second quarter to go 1-0 with a 41-21 victory in what coach Kyle Peterson called a whole new season.
Hampton's defense was stout Friday, handing Pawnee City its first loss, 27-24.

Hampton's defense was stout Friday, handing Pawnee City its first loss, 27-24.

Friday night roundup week 4

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 19, 2025
Some are calling it Hampton's biggest win in two decades. Regardless, the Hawks are rolling.Hampton outlasted No. 4 Pawnee City 27-24 at home Friday night, highlighting the area on the gridiron.
Hampton's Mason Wiens has rushed for 131 yards and four TDs through two games so far this season.

Hampton's Mason Wiens has rushed for 131 yards and four TDs through two games so far this season.

Hawks set for first big test Friday

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Hampton's first big test of the 2025 season comes Friday night.The Hawks (2-0) are set to host ranked Pawnee City (2-0) in a test for both sides that could go a long way to determining playoff positioning at the end of the regular season.
Carson Krejci finished in 17th for the Huskies at the Aurora Invite Friday afternoon with a time of 18:50.

Carson Krejci finished in 17th for the Huskies at the Aurora Invite Friday afternoon with a time of 18:50.

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Aurora races to 4th at home invite

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The Aurora boys cross country team gave their all against several highly competitive teams eager to showcase their speed to friends and family at Friday’s Aurora Invite.
Giltner’s Peyton Schutt (behind) celebrates with Avery Reeson after one of Schutt’s 12 kills in a 3-0 win over Blue Hill Friday night.

Giltner’s Peyton Schutt (behind) celebrates with Avery Reeson after one of Schutt’s 12 kills in a 3-0 win over Blue Hill Friday night.

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Schutt, Hornets sting Blue Hill

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Peyton Schutt and the Hornet volleyball team continued a strong start to the 2025 season on the road Friday night.The Giltner sophomore tallied 12 of the team’s 26 attacks as the Hornets swept Blue Hill, 25-19, 25-20 and 25-20.
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‘It just appeared’

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
“Does Lil Bork have any catches?”It was a message from the boss man I let hang in the air for 29 minutes because, well, Nate Boerkircher didn’t have any yet. Until he did.
Giltner QB Brody Rudy throws a pass from his goal line during an 82-6 loss to Blue Hill Friday.

Giltner QB Brody Rudy throws a pass from his goal line during an 82-6 loss to Blue Hill Friday.

Friday night roundup week 3

Richard Rhoden
Friday, September 12, 2025
Another tough night for area football teams with only one of the four squads picking up a win on week three of the high school season.The Huskies faced a daunting challenge, taking on Class C1 No. 1 Wahoo on its Homecoming night.
Aurora senior Julia Messere takes a swing at the Lakeview Invite Thursday at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus.

Aurora senior Julia Messere takes a swing at the Lakeview Invite Thursday at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus.

Messere wins Lakeview Invite

Kurt Johnson
Friday, September 12, 2025
Aurora senior Julia Messere posted the low round of the day Thursday on a soggy Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus, winning the Lakeview Invitational by a single stroke.