HCHS Red Out 2019

Here is a video about the HCHS Red Out football game. Thanks to Madi Schumacher and Brock Bruns for the video!

HCHS Students Road Trip to Glenwood Football Game

Here is a HCHS News video about road tripping it to the Glenwood football game. The video was made by Brock Bruns and Madi Schumacher.

The Great Football Interview For HCHS!!!!!!!

This is the interview with both coach Bladts. The video is made by Kevin Kline, Trace Timmerman, and Trenton Timmerman. We have a correction on the credits. The name of the Drowning Pool song is "Bodies".

The Great Football Interview For HCHS!!!!!!! from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCHS Fall 2010 Activities Pep Assembly

pep from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Video courtesy of Kevin Kline and Trenton Timmerman.

Harlan's 12 State Championships

As most of Iowa knows Harlan has one of the best football teams in Iowa, and 12 State Championship titles. People ask all the time what Harlans secret to having such a good team "Is it the water?" is one that you might hear. The answer to Harlans success is teamwork among the players and the coaches. Not to metion the support of the students, parents, and other residents of Shelby County. 11 of those titles were won by Harlans head football Curt Bladt. He has a been a coach for all 12 titles Harlan has earned for football. As coach Bladt once said to his team "I didn't earn those titles you players did, I didn't tackle anyone, I didn't make one pass, I didn't make touchdown you players did and you deserve that title you earned it!". No one player or coach can form a team it takes everybody to create a working team, which is how Harlan has been to the state championship game 20 times since 1972, only two teams in Iowa have been to the playoffs more then Harlan, Emmetsburg and Dowling Catholic, Harlan also has the best record in the play-offs with 81 wins and 18 lodses, Harlan has never lost in the first round play-offs with 30 appearances, Harlan has also had the most state runner ups, 8, also the most consecutive years in the state championship game, 6, 81-86. Harlan also has the best win loss record since 1972 (365-45). By Aaron Sondag

The Blindside - Alex Gettys

Do any of you know of someone in your life who you think deep down is a good person, but he/she just needs some help to find where that good is? Well, I certainly know someone like this, and I’m sure all of you do as well. The 2009 hit movie The Blindside definitely illustrates the power of one ordinary person stepping out of their way to help reach the good in one lost person.

The Blindside tells the story of a boy by the name of Michael Oher. Before I get into the movie, I’ll talk a little bit about his background story. Michael was born to a woman of the name Denise Oher, who was a crack cocaine addict. Because of her addiction, Michael received very little attention. In elementary school, he repeated both first and second grade, and in his first nine years of education, Michael attended around 11 different schools. Michael also spent time in foster homes throughout his early life.

Now that you know Michael’s background story, I’ll get into the movie. The Blindside starts off with Michael just being a lost soul that lives on the streets, but after he is luckily accepted into Briarcrest Christian School because of his big size and the football coach’s fascination with him, his life takes a turn for the better.

Walking through the freezing cold streets of Memphis one night, Michael runs into an acquaintance of four known as the Tuohy Family. The Tuohy Family consists of Leigh Anne and Sean, along with their son and daughter. Because of the freezing cold weather, the Tuohy’s were nice enough to let Michael stay at their home for one night.

What was originally supposed to be one night ended up turning into a permanent arrangement for Michael and the Tuohy’s. The Tuohy family fell in love with Michael’s unique personality and continued to care for him. Leigh Anne eventually talked Michael into going out for football because of his size, and at first Michael didn’t do much good for the team. Through a lot of hard work with Sean and Leigh Anne’s son, SJ, being his “coach”, Michael improves his strength and agility immensely.

In The Blindside, I really love when Leigh Anne talks to Michael about improving his blocking in the game. Michael’s position is right tackle on offense, and his job is to protect the quarterback, running back, etc. Leigh Anne tells Michael that he needs to protect his team mates like they’re his family, and that he has to do whatever he can to make sure they’re safe. I love this part because it really emphasizes how superb Michael’s protective instincts are and it shows how much love and compassion he has for his new family.

After a successful season, Michael faces the tough decision of deciding where to attend college. Everyone wants him because he’s so good at what he does, but he has trouble keeping his grades up and has to work hard to do so. Michael eventually decides to become a Rebel and play for the University of Mississippi, where his new “father”, Sean played basketball.

After college, Michael was a first round pick in the NFL draft and became a new member of the Baltimore Ravens. Michael still plays today for the Ravens and is still extremely good at what he does. Another really cool thing is that Harlan native, Billy Cundiff, also plays for the Ravens. How cool would that be?! Playing with Michael Oher!


To me, the movie The Blindside displays how one person’s love and compassion can save another person’s life, and bring out the greatness that is deep down inside them. Michael Oher is definitely a role-model in my life now; because of the factors in his life he had to overcome to be successful. He did this through hard work and determination, which are two qualities I think are the most important to possess.

Now that you know what I think about the movie The Blindside, here’s what some other people said about the movie: Sarah Konz, sophomore, said, “It’s the best movie I’ve ever seen in my life!” And freshman Minden Brix stated, “I loved it. It was great. SJ was my favorite character.” Now, what does everyone else think? Leave a comment!

Cyclone's State Champs

preview of the state game

Cyclone's State Champs from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

So Fresh and So Clean

So Fresh And So Clean from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

HCHS football team tradition of crazy haircuts. It also includes an interview with the lady that cut their hair. Please watch, you will enjoy.

Third Time's a Charm

After the last two years being upset in the third round play-offs by the Heelan Crusaders, the Harlan Cyclones have made it to the Uni-Dome. After beating Heelan in the third round play-off game, Harlan students ran out onto the field to congratulate the Cyclones on their victory because they now know that this means the trip to the Uni-Dome has finally arrived. “Why is it such a big deal to go the Uni-Dome,” you might ask. Well, the first trip to the dome is semi-finals in the championship, which was played against Carroll last Monday. Upon winning that game, Harlan will be making their second trip to the dome tomorrow to play Pella in the finals. If we win that game, we’ll be declared Sate Champions!

Earlier today, the Cyclone boys got a send-off assembly in the gym as a farewell and good luck kind of thing. They left today to go practice at the ISU campus to prepare themselves for tomorrow’s game. They will practice, eat, relax, and head out for the dome around nine o’clock tomorrow morning. The pep-bus will leave Harlan around 11:15-11:30 to go to the dome. The team has worked very hard all season to get to this point, and want to come out on top with the championship. If we don’t come out with the win, we should still all be grateful that we made it that far, and keep a good positive attitude.

In conclusion, based on our record and the determination of our young Cyclones, I strongly believe that this game will be a win for us. Again, if it’s not, I will still be happy that they made it this far. I know I’ll be going to cheer them on, will you? It’s said that Pella’s defensive line is pretty big, but I think that won’t slow us down much at all. They have a record of 10-3 going against our record of 13-0, so let’s hope we can make that, Pella, 10-4 and Harlan, 14-0 State Champions! Who do you think will come out with the overall victory?

Crazy Hair or Tradition?

Three... Two... One... The Cyclones win. They now qualify to compete for the state football championship. They will have to practice hard, get alot of sleep, eat right, and cut their hair as crazy as possible?!

This is Kelsey McDaniel with HCHS school news. You read right, a crazy hair cut. That's how tradition goes. When HCHS qualifies for the State Championship the football team will go to the local hair salon and get a haircut. Now we aren't talking a trim and a clean shave. I mean a crazy, colorful, and original hairstyle. The football team on November 18th, 2009 came to school sporting their new hairstyles. But this isn't just a hairstyle; it's a tradition. How did it get started though?



In 1989, Harlan Community football team qualified for the state championship game. The team was excited and proud that they made it that far. Then senior, Taco Tim Miller (Tim gained his nickname "Taco Tim" because his parents owned Border Fare), showed up to school with the shape of the Uni-Dome shaved in the back of his hair. The students couldn't believe that Taco Tim had gone as far with his school spirit to shave his hair in such an unique way. The team loved it, the teachers loved it, and the student body loved it. That's when it became a tradition to do something crazy to your hair right before the big game. It seems that this tradition will never die but continue to grow even bigger. Over the years the hairstyles that have been chosen have become more drastic and unique.



It seems though that some people in the school and community think that the hairstyles is no longer a tradition but a way for the the football team to brag. I personally do not believe this, but that is how some feel. So I pose the question to the HCHS School News readers... Do you think that this is a tradition or the football team rubbing it in that once again they have won?

Well, either way this years popular choice seemed to be a blond Mohawk or bright colored hair dye. The team has definitely enjoyed getting a chance to stand out. The football team deserves it to. They have worked hard to reach their spot in the high school championship game. I wish them all good luck and a final statement of "Hey, nice hair!"

Dome Sweet Dome

This is a recap on the semi-finals football game vs. the Carroll Tigers at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. Enjoy!

Dome Sweet Dome from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

"DOME"INATION

"DOME"INATION from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

This is Kelsey McDaniel and Danielle Hernandez showing you the deep down dirty world of FOOTBALL. Interviews with the coaches, players, and even a how to play by Mason Fah and Mitch Anderson.

Halfway Home And The Hawkeyes Look Strong by Michael Stein

Over the past few years the Iowa football team has had its ups and downs. They've produced suprising Cinderella seasons and major disappointments. This year the boys have played well and are a Big Ten best 6-0 with a lofty 11 rank in the polls. A second straight year with a victory over a then top 5 Penn State squad. The Hawkeyes can thank a number of players for their success. QB Ricky Stanzi has shown major improvement in his decision making and freshman Tailback Brenden Wehger has stepped up. Many Harlan citizens may remember Wehger thrashing the Cyclone defense in his days at Sioux City Heelan. This year Wehger has continued his dominance especially over teams with mascots of the tornatic persuation as he racked up over a hundred yards in one half against Iowa State. Next on the slate for The Hawks is Wisconsin fresh off their first loss of the season, a game at the horseshoe against juggernaut Ohio State. My opinion is Iowa will have to play at their very best to move on to 7-0. The Badgers have a potent offense and will give the Hawks all they can handle. Good luck boys I will be pulling for you.

Mr. Broomfield addresses problem at Merrill by Alex Gettys

Do you remember going to Cyclone football games when you were in elementary school? Were you the kid that was always seated with your parents, contently watching the game, or were you one of the kids always running around, playing a game?

Recently, Bob Broomfield, Superintendent of Harlan Community Schools, sent out an informative letter to the parents of New Park and West Ridge Elementary students concerning the running around taking place mainly on the south end of the football stadium. While Mr. Broomfield was very pleased with the outcome of the first home football game against Cyclone rival Sioux City Heelan, he wasn’t overly happy with the “free-for-all” on the south end of the football stadium.

A view of the south end of the stadium where kids often gather to play games.

You may ask, what is wrong with the kids just running around, playing football, and having a good time? One of Mr. Broomfield’s responsibilities as superintendent of the schools is to take precautions to ensure the safety of our students. Playing football and other potentially dangerous games isn’t exactly safe alone, but playing these games without any adult supervision is another story.

As you can see above, the south end of the stadium isn't very visible from the stands, which makes it even more difficult to monitor.

Often times, elementary parents just drop their kids off at the door, expecting them to be supervised by others at public events, but according to Mr. Broomfield, “We don’t have the manpower or desire.”

Above, an example the the running around going on at football games.

At the request of Mr. Broomfield, he asks all parents with children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade to please “be seated in the stands any time the football team is on the field.” He also understands that “trips to the restroom or concession stand may need to occur, but those trips need to be rare as possible.”

“We are fortunate to attract large crowds to our games, and those who are there to watch the game do not appreciate lots of little Cyclones continuously running around during the game,” Mr. Broomfield states, “It would be better if the children stayed with their parents, but if that is not the parent’s preference, we do ask that they be seated when the team is on the field.”

Below, a view of the beautiful Merrill Field.

At the next home game, which is Friday the 18th, Mr. Broomfield and other members of the community are hoping to see improvement upon this issue. Now that it has been addressed, it will hopefully become less of a hazard and disturbance to those trying to enjoy the game.

Harlan Vs. Heelan

Listen as i talk to Coach Bladt, Luke Lansman, Jon Kaufman, Micheal Kaufmann, Matt Hoch, and Mark Langenfield. We will talk about how our team is and how we think we will do against Heelan. There will also be a couple of pics of the past scores against Heelan, and a little about Brandon Wegher.

Untitled from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Super Bowl XLIII

This is a breif preview of Super Bowl XLIII between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals. By Jeffrey White and Reid Hundt

Rugby

This is a recruiting video for a rugby team in Harlan, Iowa. Contact Derek Schwery at 402-981-9650 for more information. By Reid and Jeffrey

HCHS Football-First Round Playoffs

The cyclones had a rough start to the game on November 3rd, but with some determination and help from cheerleaders and fans, they ended up pulling out a win. This video is brought to you by Ali and Cristin.


HCHS Football First Round Playoffs from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

Fall Sports Post-Season Pep Assembly 2008

The Wonderful World of Harlan Football

The Cyclones work their magic on the not-so-sunny Merrill Field against the Atlantic Trojans. Brought to you with love from Taysha (Peter Pan) and Megan (Tinker Bell).