The Hiawatha High School Red Hawk football team traveled to Holton to take on its Wildcats football team during Holton’s homecoming on Friday, Oct. 17. After competing against Wildcats on their home turf, they ended up losing at 13-21 despite Hiawatha’s best efforts.
The Hiawatha Red Hawks hosted the powerful Hayden Wildcats at Memorial Stadium on Friday night, facing a tough test against one of Class 3A’s top-ranked teams. The Wildcats arrived with an undefeated 4-0 record and the confidence of being ranked No. 2 in the state by MaxPreps.
The Hiawatha Lady Red Hawks made their way to Sabetha on Thursday evening. The Sabetha Lady Bluejays hosted a Triangular that also included the Rossville Lady Bulldogs.
The Hiawatha High School Red Hawk cross country team traveled over to the Horton Invitational on Thursday, Oct. 2. The Red Hawks came out with winning five individual medals.
The Hiawatha Lady Red Hawks gave their fans plenty to cheer about Tuesday evening as they hosted a triangular with the Sabetha Lady Bluejays and the St. Marys Lady Bears. With a blend of aggressive offense, gritty defense, and unmatched hustle, the Red Hawks played some of their best volleyball of the season and walked away with a clean 2-0 record on the night. The Hiawatha Lady Red Hawks displayed excellent passing, setting, spiking, digging, blocking and spent a lot of time on the floor diving for balls. Those in attendance, especially the student section, were extremely enthusiastic.
The Hiawatha High School cross country team competed at the Rim Rock event in Lawrence on Saturday, Sept. 27.
The Hiawatha High School Red Hawk football team traveled to Jefferson West High School on Friday, Sept. 26. The Jeff West Tigers were hosting their own homecoming during the event. After the homecoming ceremonies, both teams clashed into each other. Unfortunately for the Red Hawks, they lost on Jeff West’s own turf at 7-12 despite doing their best and matching the rival team’s strength and resilience until the very end.
The Hiawatha High School Lady Red Hawk volleyball team traveled to Riley County High School to take on the Nemaha Central’s Thunder and Riley County’s own team, the Falcons. Despite Hiawatha’s best efforts and even coming close to winning some sets, it was defeated by both schools; Nemaha Central defeated the Red Hawks at sets of 17-25 and 22-25 and Riley County narrowly won with sets of 22-25 and 23-25.
In picture-perfect late-summer weather, Memorial Stadium was packed and roaring as the Hiawatha Red Hawks seized their first win of the season, a 35-16 decision over the Marysville Bulldogs in the season’s second home football game. The crowd stayed loud from kickoff to the final horn, feeding a night that delivered crisp offense, gritty defense, and alert special-teams play from both squads. Temperatures were ideal with clear skies and almost no wind, perfect for a fast track and clean execution throughout.
The Hiawatha Red Hawks (5-9, 2-5) won at home on Friday night by a score of 73-58. They defeated the Riley County Falcons (4-10, 2-6).