2010 HCHS Volleyball Preview

Are you ready for another exciting season of Cyclone Volleyball? Here is a preview of this year's Varsity team. Go Cyclones!

2010 HCHS Volleyball Preview 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.

Volerama 2009

HCHS Volerama 2009 from Chad Bruns on Vimeo.

A look at the 2009 HCHS volermama tournament. INcluding interviews, game footage, and iterviews.

Fall Sports Post-Season Pep Assembly 2008

Cyclones vs. Monarchs Volleyball Game

Megan and Taysha cover the Cyclones' varsity volleyball game against the Denison Monarchs. Includes an inside-look on their pre-game.

HCHS Volleyball Crushes the Rams

This is a volleyball game preview showing the Glenwood Rams how Harlan plays volleyball. Cyclones roll the Rams in 3 games. Brought to you by Reid Hundt and Jeffrey White.

HCHS Daily Announcements--Monday, August 25

Video includes a preview of the 2008 HCHS volleyball team.

2008 HCHS Volleyball Preview

5th Grade Girls AAU Volleyball Team Play in Ankeny Tournament

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March 1st, the fifth grade girls AAU volleyball team from Harlan placed second in a tournament in Ankeny, Iowa. Coaches Carrie Schaben(for the day Lisa Swanson due to Carrie being on a trip) and Lori Stitz lead a team of nine girls: Megan Euchner, Elle Kloewer, Asia Kloewer, Teresa Arkfeld, Jess Schaben, Kylie Stitz, Mackenzie Swanson, Macy Bartley and Brooke Decker. The tournament consisted of eight teams. Harlan played five teams, each team being played twice in a row. The girls first played Grundy Center White followed by the Ankeny Dominators--then a by for whcih they officiated (line judged, kept score, exc.)--and then the DC-G Fillies. Losing just a single match (2nd match to the Ankeny Dominators), the girls placed second seed in their pool, determining the actual tournament line up. The Harlan girls began by playing Ankeny Showtime and then the Spikers.Each game in the championship was played best two out of three games. Harlan was undefeated for these. The Championship game was between Harlan and the Ankeny Dominators, playing for the second time that day. After two grueling matches Ankeny and Harlan each had one win, Ankeny won by a single point in the third game, giving them first place. Harlan received second overall. After such a long day, the girls were tired and ready to go. Jennifer managed to speak with Elle Kloewer after the finals. Here is their interview.

Jennifer A- How do you, personally, think the team did?
Elle K- Great! We had good day.
JA- How did your team acctually do?
EK- We placed second seed in our pool and got second out of tournament
JA- Which team do you think was the toughest match?
EK- The Ankeny Dominators.
JA- Why were they such a tough team?
EK- They made most of their serves and were really good.
JA- How well did you as an individual do?
EK- Really good.
JA- Does your team participate in many tournaments?
EK- Yes, almost every weekend!
JA- How often does your team practice?
EK- Every wednesday
JA- What is the best part about your team?
EK- We all get along like good teammates.
JA- Whats your favorite part about volleyball?
EK- Its a lot of fun.


Well girls, from all of us, congratulations. Keep up the good work!

"Th-th-th-that all folks" --Porky Pig

Respectfully Submitted-
Andrew6 and Jennifer6

Reactions to us Losing the Volleyball and Football Games

Hello this is croghan2 reporting for hchs news about the students reactions to losing the football game and the volleyball game. I interviewed a variety of students regarding this matter.The students wish to remain nameless but if you participated I would like to thank you.


Question 1-What was your immediate reaction to us losing the football game?

- shocked , but I wasn't totally angry, my anger got worse after the game when I was thinking about the loss.

-I was mad

-I was disappointed but after I cooled down I thought well we cant win everything.I just hope we do better in basketball.

-I didn't really know what to think, but i was kind of disappointed

Question 2-Are you mad about us not winning state volleyball?

-not as mad as I was about football, volleyball almost has no effect on me.

-nope

-yes

-disappointed, but I'm glad we got as far as we got

Question 3-Do you expect us to win state football next year?

-If no other team beats us then yes, ha ha.

-ya I think we will

-ya I really hope so

Question 4-Do you think we will win state volleyball next year?

- I don't know its to early to tell

-I don't really fallow volleyball

-yes i really hope we do

-If we do as good as we did at the end of this year next year i expect so.

Question 5- Are you happy with how far we got in football this year?

-ya but I wish we would have gotten farther.

-ya

-no I wish we would have gotten it all

-yes

Question 6- Are you happy with how far we got in volleyball?
-ya

-sure

-yes

-yes

In my opinion I'm happy with how far we got in everything, so congrats to everyone who played in those games and i hope we do good in all the sports for the rest of the year and for next year.

Road to State Volleyball

We took a big red bus to state volleyball. We road tripped all the way to Cedar Rapids. It was a long ride but a lot of fun. There was about 27 people who road with us. The girls played West Deleware. They played very well but lost in three matches. All in all it was a blast and I think everyone had a great time.
Brooke2 & Sadie2

Volleyball

I interviewed two of the freshman volleyball players and asked about the volleyball session so far. The first person I interviewed was Bailey McGrath.

Interview with Bailey McGrath
Q. How do you think the volleyball session has been so far?

A. The volleyball session has been fun.

Q. How do you think you have done?

A. I think I have done good except for rolling my ankles.

Q. Do you think you improved this year? If so, how or in what skill.

A. I think my diving has improved alot and so has my transitioning.

Q. Do you think the team has done well?

A. The team has done will this season and we have improved alot since the beginning of the season


Interview with Brooke Schaben
Q. How do you think the volleyball session has been so far?

A. I think that our volleyball season has been really well even though we have lost some matches.

Q. How do you think you have done?

A. I think I am doing good

Q. Do you think you have improved this year? If so, how or in what skill.

A. I am doing alot better now than the beginning on mentalilty about the game rather then the physical part. coach Schaben taught us how to forget all of the bad stuff and focus on the next ball that is coming.

Q. Do you think the team has done well?

A. I think that the team is doing really well and I can see that there is alot of potential and we will get even better because we have alot of chemistry and get along well.

A Day in the Life of A Line Judge

I'm here with line judge extraordinaire Chad Bruns interviewing him on his mad line judging skills.

Q: Why are you a line judge?

Bruns: Well, the long time line judge, Tony Beach, moved out of town and Mitch Osborn asked me to take his spot this year.

Q: Do you like line judging?

Bruns: It's fine, especially when it goes three games(with us winning). It's fun to watch the team play especially when they are playing well.

Q: What's the toughest part of being a line judge?

Bruns: Their is always at least one controversial call every match. Making those calls is the toughest part. We need that slow mo camera like pro tennis matches have now. Standing can also get a bit tiring, especially volunteer standing.

Q: What's the most controversial call you have made this year?

Bruns: On Tuesday, Abby was on the very back line and I called that she hit it. I was the only one that saw it and so I called it. I'm not sure if it was my call to make but it was obvious to me that she hit it.

Q: Are you sure she hit it?

Bruns: I am. The ball went past her and then changed direction. I asked her the next day or so if she had hit it and Abby said she wasn't sure.

Q: So what do you think?

Bruns: She hit it no doubt. I could tell how she looked at me that she hit it. And she never said she didn't hit it.

Q: Can you tell us what's happening in the picture I'm including in the story?

Bruns: May I see it? Oh, yea this was a big point as you can tell by how focused I am. Of course I am always focused.

Q: How do you prepare for line judging?

Bruns: Blood, sweat and tears. Tears I say! No really, I stretch a bit before going on the floor as it is a lot of standing. If I'm feeling crazy, I might down a pop before I come to up the energy level and focus.

Q: What advice do you give to all those fledgling line judges out there?

Bruns: Stay focused on the point, watch the lines and tips very close and when you make a controversial call, call it quick and with confidence!! Don't let the coaches or fans get to you.

Q: Who is your favorite player?

Bruns: That's a loaded question! Anyway, while watching big spikes is really fun, I appreciate the work the setters and passers do. Without them, spikes don't happen. I won't name names. Sorry!

Q: Anything else you would like to say?

Bruns: Yes. I'd like to give a shout out to my partner Mr. John Connell who does an outstanding job calling the lines as well! Go Cyclone Volleyball!!!

Once again, I would like to thank HCHS line judge Chad Bruns for his time and his service.

HCHS News Special Report

Freshman Show Promise With Second Place Finish

The Harlan Cyclone freshman volleyball team earned second place in the tournament held in Harlan on Thursday, September 19. They won three of four matches, losing only to the Kuemper Knights. The Cyclones showed great enthusiasm as they nearly took the tournament title. They passed incredibly well with timely blocks by Trisha Nowatzke and some stellar spikes by the entire team. Congratulations to the Cyclones and good luck this season! We're sure it'll be a great one! This video is by Tori1 (playing during games) and jordanb1.

Jv Volleyball Game vs. Glenwood

Our group did an interview on the volleyball team. The members of our group were; Sadie, Jandy, and Brooke.,We interviewed Coach Connel and Amanda Petersen a member of the junior varsity volleyball team. It concluded of the Harlan Cyclones vs. Glenwood Rams junior varsity volleyball game on the previous Tuesday, September 4.

2007 Volleyball Preview

This our volleyball interview with Coach Julie Duval and Mary Kaufman. The girls volleyball team started off the season with a victory against Clarinda. Returning letterman are: Shannon Green, Amber Leinen, Michelle Berndt, Abby Svendsen, and Ashley Doran. Coach DuVal and the girls hope to play a great season this year!

-Shane , Lucas , Marissa

3rd Degree Girls Finish Second at Regionals

Three Harlan volleyball players compete for a regional title with their 15U Third Degree team. Unfortunately Mary Kaufmann, Danielle Stewart, and Amanda Petersen came home just a little short of the first place trophy. We have an exclusive interview with the libero for the team; Mary Kaufmann.

1. How did you think your team would do going into this tournament?
I knew the teams there would be tough, so I was just hoping that we wouldn’t get get demolished.


2. Was the compatition what you expected it would be?
Not really. I expected girls 6 feet tall, but they seemed to be average teams.


3. What did you feel was the best part of the whole tournament?
Well…during one point, the other teams back-left did an illegal attack in the front row, so I called it for the referee…just in case he didn’t see it.


4. How did you feel going into the last game knowing you could win regionals?
Confident. The team that had beaten us the day before didn’t make it to the campionship, so we thought we had it in the bag.


5. How did you feel after losing?
Dissappointed…we should’ve won it. They didn’t beat us, we beat ourselves.


6. Are you sad the season is over, why or why not>?
No, I’m ready for free weekends again!


7. Do you believe you have improved as the season went on?
I’d like to think so.


8. How many games did you guys play all together?
I don’t know…a million.


9. Do you think we are a better team than the team that ended up beating us in the championship?
I do indeed.

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