Mustangs Commit

Five Hempstead football players have signed on to play college football this year.  This puts the current number of college football players at 15 from Hempstead.  A major goal of the program is that players develop the passion to continue playing at the college level.

• Brock Haas  Truman State University
• Tyler McAtee  Iowa Central
• TJ Houselog  University of Dubuque
• Dan Riedl  Wisconsin Platteville
• Matt Ehlers  Wartburg College

Brock Haas pulls the defense along as he gains yards against CR Kennedy.

Tyler McAtee forces a fumble as he brings down the Little Hawks offensive runner.

TJ Houselog speeds past the Cedar Falls defender to make yards for the Mustangs.

Dan Riedl keeps Wahlert defenseman at bay.

Matt Ehlers dives for the end zone against Cedar Falls.

Shrine Bowl Game

Hempstead All-Stater Matt Ehlers will be playing in the Shrine Bowl Football Game at Iowa State University this July.  The game is a major fund raiser for the Shriner sponsored hospitals that help children around the country.  Players practice for one week and then play in the the game against other all-stars from across Iowa.  Matt is the 10th consecutive Shrine Bowl player from Hempstead High School.  Other Dubuque area players are Mike Meyer(Wahlert), NickCarolan(Senior), Evan Ressler(Cascade) and Tyler Rutenbeck(Maquoketa).  The game is played on July 24th and shown on cable TV the next day on Channel 22.

Kennedy and Waddick Named Captains

Jordan Waddick and Adam Kennedy have been named captains for the 2010 football season.  They both have shown excellent leadership skills this off-season and both are prime examples of positive student athletes.  Other captains will be named as the season approaches.  Being a captain is an important responsilbility in our program.  Congratulations to these first two captains who have accepted their role as team leaders.

Haas Awarded Academic All-State

Brock Haas was recently named to the Academic All-State Football Team by the Iowa Football Coaches Association. This prestigious award goes to athletes who excel in the classroom and on the field. This is the 10th straight time a Hempstead player has been named to this team.


Congratulations Brock!