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Giltner’s Addison Wilson attempts to drive between the HPC duo of Peyton Hofmann (left) and Hailey Lindburg.

Giltner’s Addison Wilson attempts to drive between the HPC duo of Peyton Hofmann (left) and Hailey Lindburg.

HPC holds Giltner in check during early season contest

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
It was quite the debut for HPC’s freshmen.  The Lady Storm’s two leading scorers were playing in their first-ever high school basketball game and played well enough to carry HPC to a 41-29 win over area-rival Giltner in Polk Friday.
Aurora students and content creators Torri Danhauer (left), Kylie Svoboda, Mady Brown and Camdyn Vermillion learned a lot from their presentation at the ESU9 “Teaching and Learning Conference.”

Aurora students and content creators Torri Danhauer (left), Kylie Svoboda, Mady Brown and Camdyn Vermillion learned a lot from their presentation at the ESU9 “Teaching and Learning Conference.”

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Aurora content creators set the (search) bar The tradition of excellence at Aurora High School often extends past the borders of Hamilton County. This was true and evident Oct.
HPC’s Hailey Lindburg scored a double-double with 17 kills and 25 digs in a four-set loss to Exeter-Milligan in the D2-2 subdistrict final last week.

HPC’s Hailey Lindburg scored a double-double with 17 kills and 25 digs in a four-set loss to Exeter-Milligan in the D2-2 subdistrict final last week.

HPC Storm drop rubber match with Exeter-Milligan

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Despite qualifying for a district final with a wild card, High Plains’ postseason future was on the line Oct. 25 in the D2-2 subdistrict final.
Gahvi Lesiak (1) celebrates match point as High Plains swept Nebraska Lutheran Monday night in the D2-2 subdistrict tournament.

Gahvi Lesiak (1) celebrates match point as High Plains swept Nebraska Lutheran Monday night in the D2-2 subdistrict tournament.

HPC Storm sweep Nebraska Lutheran in D2-2 subdistrict

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
High Plains was victorious Monday night in the D2-2 subdistrict semifinals, but had its home fans sweating it out for a minute or two.  The Lady Storm took down Nebraska Lutheran in three, 25-13, 25-23 and 25-22 in its home gym, setting up a third clash with Exeter-Milligan Tuesday night.
Gahvi Lesiak receives a serve during HPC’s three-set loss to Exeter-Milligan in the quarterfinals of the CRC tournament Saturday.

Gahvi Lesiak receives a serve during HPC’s three-set loss to Exeter-Milligan in the quarterfinals of the CRC tournament Saturday.

HPC Storm falls to Exeter-Milligan in CRC quarterfinals

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
High Plains and Exeter-Milligan had one of the matches of the day from the CRC tournament in the quarterfinals Saturday in York.  The two teams traded blows in its second match of the week, this time Exeter-Milligan taking the win in three, 25-22, 18-25 and 25-20. Back on Oct.
Students Devin Otto (left) and Connor Smith work to cut a board to the right size for a piece of the ag building’s frame.

Students Devin Otto (left) and Connor Smith work to cut a board to the right size for a piece of the ag building’s frame.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Aurora High School construction students get to work Construction on the new animal science learning lab at Aurora High School is fully underway, set to provide a host of new educational experiences to future generations of Huskies.
HPC’s Hailey Lindburg powers an attack through the East Butler defense during a three-set win over the Tigers Saturday.

HPC’s Hailey Lindburg powers an attack through the East Butler defense during a three-set win over the Tigers Saturday.

Storm split action at Cross County

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
The High Plains volleyball team found itself in a slugfest Saturday morning only to come out the other side winners.  The Storm went 2-2 at Saturday’s Cross County tournament, defeating East Butler and Nebraska Lutheran while dropping games to Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family and the host Cougars.
Eva Fahrnbruch struck out a total of 26 batters last week, 13 in each contest, pitching complete game winners against Centennial and York.

Eva Fahrnbruch struck out a total of 26 batters last week, 13 in each contest, pitching complete game winners against Centennial and York.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Eva’s lucky 13 Eva Fahrnbruch has the golden arm.  The Aurora senior was masterful on the mound in two games last week, collecting 26 strikeouts -- 13 in each game -- as Aurora picked up two victories.  The Lady Huskies picked up an 8-0 win at Centennial Aug.
High Plains’ Ayden Hans was a fingertip away from knocking down this Central Valley past during first half action.

High Plains’ Ayden Hans was a fingertip away from knocking down this Central Valley past during first half action.

High Plains can’t keep pace with Central Valley attack

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
A young High Plains team learned a lot of lessons in its first home contest Friday night.  The Storm held pace for a moment, but not enough went right for High Plains in a 50-26 loss to Central Valley in Clarks.
This corn field three miles north of Hampton sustained heavy damage in the June 7 storm which swept through the area. Many area farmers are now contemplating whether to replant or try to get as much out of the damaged crop as possible.

This corn field three miles north of Hampton sustained heavy damage in the June 7 storm which swept through the area. Many area farmers are now contemplating whether to replant or try to get as much out of the damaged crop as possible.

Hail damage leaves farmers with decision

News Staff
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Severe weather struck Hamilton County with back-to-back storms three days apart last week, with the bulk of the damage reported in area fields hit hard by hail stones as big as golf balls.