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Sophomore Avery Manz serves the ball in the back court during Monday’s volleyball practice.
The HCHS Cyclones volleyball team finished their 2023 season going 9-24, including losing their final eight matches. However, with a new year and roster in front of them, they are ready to get back to work and play hard. “I’m excited to start this upcoming volleyball season to see what we can, do...
Sophomore Kendra Hansen prepares for her sophomore season of volleyball with the Vikings.
After a 2023 campaign in which the AHSTW Vikings volleyball team finished 11-22, including losing their final two matches of the season, they are ready to dig deep and play strong this season. “We are extremely excited to get things started this year,” said Vikings Head Coach Kelsey Fraher. “We...
Sophomore Colton Schneider gets ready to throw a pass during football camp at Merrill Field.
After a season in which the HCHS Cyclones football team dealt with injuries and an uncharacteristic 35-27 playoff loss in the first round, the Cyclones are ready to get back to business. “Last year, we didn’t go out where we wanted to be,” said Cyclone Head Coach Todd Bladt. “I think we had high...
Carroll takes on one of the four legs of a relay race at the state championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.
Incoming IKM-Manning Junior Grace Carroll is excited to open the volleyball season starting with a scrimmage at Atlantic High School where they will be one of 16 schools in attendance. “I’m very excited,” Carroll said. “I think our team is going to do really well this year. I think we’re more...
Aubree Wegner (center) competes in the 100m dash event during a track and field meet for the HCHS Cyclones at Atlantic High School.
HCHS’s multi-sport athlete Aubree Wegner just wrapped up her freshman year with the biggest smile on her face, starting off slow with volleyball and basketball, but finishing strong with track and field and softball. “I think freshman year is a lot of learning the ropes and kind of learning from...
HCHS’s Macy Mueller serves the volleyball in the back court during a home match for the Cyclones.
HCHS’s multi-sport athlete Macy Mueller is only steps away from her senior season getting underway. “Being a senior is your last of firsts,” Mueller said. “It’s a different perspective, but I’m super excited to step out and be a leader this season.” Mueller will start her season with volleyball in...
Alikxa McGinn takes home honorable mention in the Western Iowa All Conference list for the IKM-Manning Wolves.
IKM-Manning Wolves Junior Alikxa McGinn and Sophomore Anna Stangl took home awards in the Western Iowa All Conference list for their efforts in softball. McGinn received honorable mention, while Stangl took home 2nd Team. “I just saw it today actually, and I was surprised,” McGinn said. “I didn’t...
Bella Lamp takes home 2nd Team honors in the Western Iowa All Conference for the AHSTW Vikings.
Recently, six members of the AHSTW Vikings softball team were recognized for their efforts. Etta Partlow and Graycen Partlow made 1st Team, Bella Lamp got 2nd Team, and Loralei Wahling, Clara Pace, and Kennedy Wyman received honorable mention in the Western Iowa All Conference list. “It was great...
Caleb Schleis takes home honorable mention for the Cyclones during the 2024 baseball season, helping his team to their second consecutive state tournament berth.
Eight Cyclones recently received awards in the Hawkeye Ten All Conference for their efforts in baseball, where they won 27 games as a team, including making an appearance at their second consecutive state tournament berth. Quinn Koesters and Braydon Ernst made 1st Team, Colton Schneider, Brett...
HCHS Alumni Brett Sears recently got drafted by the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball, selected in the seventh round as the 221st overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft
Harlan 2019 alum and current University of Nebraska starting pitcher Brett Sears recently got drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the seventh round as the 221st overall pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. “It’s exciting,” Sears said. “ I knew a little bit before. I got a call at the end of...

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